Trojans set to defend title at University Games in Colombia

– urge UG administration to build better sports policy

The University of Guyana Trojans have recorded many wins over the 2018 period in many of its sporting activities – more importantly, earning the right to be called the Under-23 Rainforest Water/Malta Supreme/Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) League champions.
Having won the League in emphatic fashion, the Trojans are currently preparing for the University Games in Colombia in May 2019. In 2018, the Trojans won the University Games in Curaçao. As defending champions, they are now faced with the uphill task of keeping their title and hope to come out successful in the 2019

season.
Speaking with Guyana Times Sport, UG Trojans Coach Warren Wilson said, “While winning the GABA League was an excellent boost to our morale, the teams we will have to face off against are on a whole different level, so we don’t want to overestimate our chances. We will not take any of the teams for granted and continue to train as per norm; therefore, we are incorporating fitness into our team preparation at the moment”.
According to Wilson, his team promote togetherness thus it is reflected as fruits of their hard work, but the team will require the experience of their senior players such as Kadeem Peterkin and Jonathan Browne, who will be integral to the team’s energy, as the younger players will emulate their style of play.
Wilson also stated that in terms of difficulties faced, he was waiting to see the improvements when the University reopens as to what kind of relationship the administration will foster with the team as they are in need of assistance, with regard to them having new equipment. In closing, Wilson said, “I think the administration needs to seriously consider building a stronger sport policy that will encompass full-time coaches, more logistical support and incorporating sports as a part of students’ curriculum.” (Timothy Jaikarran)