Beharry supports Hong Kong Sevens-bound rugby team
National Sevens team captain Ryan Gonsalves receives the cheque for an undisclosed sum from a Beharry Group of Companies representative.
National Sevens team captain Ryan Gonsalves receives the cheque for an undisclosed sum from a Beharry Group of Companies representative.

THE Beharry Group of Companies yesterday handed over a cheque for a substantial amount to the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) to aid in the National rugby team’s preparation for the April 7-9 IRB Hong Kong Sevens.
Peter Green, GRFU president, highlighted that despite receiving travel and accommodation for the tournament in Hong Kong, ensuring that the team is properly prepared for the competition ahead has been a ‘headache’.
Green said that Beharry’s contribution comes at a time when only the National Sports Commission (NSC) had stepped forward to help the team, noting “although we have received travel and accommodation in Hong Kong, we have to nevertheless procure our own funding for preparation work, not only locally, but the fact that we are travelling one week in advance”.
He added, “It’s very important that the union and the players recognise Beharry’s effort towards helping Guyana Rugby in every way possible.”
According to Green, Guyana, by virtue of being the region’s most dominant Sevens Rugby-playing nation have proved that the time has come for them to have a steady feel of competing against teams/countries that regularly feature at the IRB’s World Series.
“We need to have the government fully involved and have them invest and match our sponsors dollar for dollar if not more. The goal of this year is out of the Hong Kong Sevens we show that we belong. This year (in November), is an important year for us because from the Caribbean Championships, we are looking to qualify for the Commonwealth Games and a number of other championships,” said Green.
Beharry Group of Companies, through one of its brand representative, stated that the entity is proud of the GRFU and team and wishes them well as they embark at competing on the World stage once again.

 

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