Rifle Association pays courtesy call on Minister of Sports

The Guyana National Rifle Association (GNRA) recently paid a courtesy call on Honourable Minster Dr. George Norton, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. Honorary Secretary Ryan Sampson, along with Fullbore Captain Mahendra Persaud, paid the courtesy call on behalf of the GNRA, and updated the new Sports Minister on the upcoming 150th Anniversary Shoot in October.
The status of the preparations of the ranges, arrival of participants, and accommodations, along with the intensity of team training were also discussed.
The Minister was also told of the planned Kaieteur Falls’ tour that the participants have booked and will be going on. This formed part of the sports tourism that the Association pushed when initially inviting participants.
The Honorable Secretary stated, “This will contribute directly to the economic aspect of our country’s tourism community.”
Minister Norton has accepted an invitation extended to him by Fullbore Captain Mahendra Persaud to be at the opening ceremony of the Championship and at the presentation and dinner ceremony. The Minister was pleased with the update, and further committed to assisting with transportation for the championship.
The Fullbore Team plans on testing and training with the recently arrived Hornady ammunition today and Sunday in preparation of the Championship.