Newly elected President of the Guyana Darts Association (GDA) Sheik Yassin has charged himself and the new executive body to deliver on some illustrious goals as they seek to give more prominence to the sport.
“It has been far too long that persons in Guyana did not recognise the sport and the reason for that is because we have never taken it to different places which I am now hoping to do,” the President stated.
He added, “I promise to take the association to new heights, we have been facing
GDA Committee Member Victorine Chandro (left) and Marketing Manager of Roraima Group of Companies Dellon Murray at a ceremonial presentation for Saturday’s East competition at the Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC), Thomas Lands
financial issues so we will be embarking on funding rising activities and I [am hoping] for other assistance from the Sports Ministry and the National Sports Commission.”
Attracting financial support is not the only thing on the agenda for the new president as he is also hopeful for darts to finally get a home of its own since they are currently using the Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) on Thomas Land to host their activities.
Among the plan, Yassin intends to establish local dart clubs with emphasis on youth since he has received overwhelming interest from areas near and far including Berbice, Linden and Lethem.
The president also spoke highly of Sudesh Fitzgerlad who is the reigning singles and doubles Americas/Caribbean Cup Champion after an outstanding outing in Barbados in 2016 where he also copped the Most Valuable Player award.
The first order of business will be the hosting of Saturday’s Easter Tournament which was given a major boost by the Roraima Group of Companies who have committed to trips to the Majestic Kaietuer and the Arrow Point Nature Resort for the outstanding players this Saturday at Malteenoes Sports Club.
Also trophies were donated by New Airport Grill and Bar, K and V Construction Company and PFI Distribution.
In May, there are plans to host an Independence Cup, inviting countries from Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Suriname.
