THE NATIONAL Sport Commission (NSC) confirmed its support for the North American Federation of Martial Arts (NAFMA) Tang Soo Do competition, set for November 20 & 21 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH). 

During a briefing ceremony on Tuesday at COPA Airlines office, Sport Director Christopher Jones indicated that the NSC stands ready and willing to support the event based on the fact that it is family-oriented.
“The National Sports Commission endorses this event being hosted by the Tang Soo do. We know that this event will draw participants from various countries, which is a plus for martial arts generally in Guyana. We note as well the sponsors who have thus far come on board and we would want to commend them and would want to encourage other persons of like mind to lend support to the event.”
Meanwhile the Guyana Red Cross Society will be tasked with providing care in the event of any mishap. The Society’s representative De Vaughn Lewis spoke of their level of participation.
“The Red Cross is pleased to be a part of this event. We will be lending support to this event in terms of safety. It’s a family event and we will be there with our presence and ambulance and medical equipment to lend support to patrons and participants.”
Nadine Oudkerk, Sales manager for COPA Airlines thanked the organisation for offering them the opportunity to sponsor the event and spoke of developing a long-term relationship with Tang Soo Do Guyana.
Sensei Roland Eudoxie, who is responsible for the Guyana Chapter of Tang Soo Do, indicated that the family-themed event will feature teams from Suriname, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, St Lucia, Guadeloupe, Aruba and the United States and Canada.
The first evening, according to sensei Eudoxie, will feature a seminar and dinner with the guests of honour Azim Rizk, the Black and Green Power Ranger in the Power Rangers Super Megaforce on Nickelodeon and Master Jose Torres.
Day two will feature competition at CASH where the various teams will compete. He indicated that a small fee will be charged for participating in the event because the aim of the event is not to make money but to give people a chance to rediscover family bonding.
Sponsors are COPA Airlines, Farfan and Mendes, Banks DIH Ltd, Pegasus Hotel Guyana, Pro Graphics, HFD Mining Supplies, POPEYES and Trophy Stall. (Stephan Sookram)