Winfield Braithwaite Schoolboys and Juniors: St Lucia reveal 10-member team
St Lucia has officially announced a 10-member fight contingent for the prestigious Winfield Braithwaite Caribbean Schoolboys/Juniors Championship slated for August 18-20 at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue. This has increased the total number of visiting countries to four.
Herve CharlemagneJeannan Gaspard
The Windward Islands nation officially submitted its roster Wednesday to the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA). The travelling delegation comprises Joshua Rene – Schoolboys [Heavyweight – 86-92kg]; Jack Surage – Schoolboys [Light Middleweight – 63.5-67kg]; Denzel Stephen – Schoolboys [Lightweight – 57- 60kg]; Jeannan Gaspard – Schoolboys [Super Heavyweight – 92+kg]; Herve Charlemagne – Schoolboys [Light Welterweight – 60-63.5kg]; John Didier – Youth [Light Heavyweight – 75-80kg]; and Kyle Marcel – Youth [Middleweight – 71-75kg].
Jack SurageJoshua Rene
Meanwhile, the technical staff features Coaches Yunior Quintero and Conrad Fredericks, while Stanislaus Bishop will serve as Team Manager.
To date, Barbados, Grenada, and Trinidad and Tobago have officially confirmed their participation. The GBA is awaiting word from The Bahamas.
Kyle Marcel
GBA President Steve Ninvalle stated his organisation was thrilled to confirm the announcement of St Lucia which adds to the expanding international flavour of the championship. Ninvalle said that every nation that has confirmed its involvement innately brings its own style and characteristics to the event, which only underscores the cultural melting pot that is the Caribbean region. ”
The list of participants, which is expected to grow, as the battle draws near, signals, and underscores that the championship has evolved into a measure of regional importance that cannot be denied. This is an accomplishment that the GBA is not only proud of but will work assiduously to build on,” the GBA President said.
St Lucia Boxing Team
Technical Team
Coach – Yunior Quintero
Coach – Conrad Fredericks
Manager – Stanislaus Bishop
