The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) joined forces with overseas-based national player Ruth Adams to host a full day of women’s basketball activities on Saturday last at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall with the
Aim of revitalizing the female side of the sport in Guyana.
Ruth Adams returns to give back
Adams, who hails from Plaisance but migrated to the United States at the age of eight, has built a remarkable career playing professional basketball both in the USA and Europe. Now she has returned home with a mission to give back and inspire the next generation of female players.
Saturday’s activities bounced off at 11:00hrs with a basketball clinic for girls of various age groups led by Adams herself. The clinic is part of her “What About the Girls” campaign — a personal initiative aimed at empowering and encouraging young women to pursue basketball with passion and purpose.
“The goal is to re-energize female participation in the game,” Adams said. “There’s no shortage of talent here in Guyana, but girls need opportunities, support, and a system that believes in them. While the sport has grown, there’s still a lot of work to be done on the women’s side.”
Following the clinic, a competitive women’s matchup between the University of Guyana Trojans and the Panthers took center stage at the Homestretch Avenue venue.
The game showcased some of the country’s top female talent.
GBF President Michael Singh praised Adams’s efforts and stressed the importance of her involvement.
“It’s critical for our young girls to see someone like Ruth, a daughter of the soil, who has lived the dream of playing professional basketball. Her journey is a testament to what’s possible, and we’re grateful for her commitment to giving back,” Singh said.
He added the GBF stands fully behind initiatives like Adams’s, and welcomes any collaboration that supports the growth and development of basketball in Guyana.
