AT the launching of the 52nd annual National Schools’ Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships it was discovered that more recognised sponsors are playing a part in the development of Guyana’s

youth.
Yesterday officially began the partnership between the Ministry of Education (MoE) and partners such as Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), Giftland OfficeMax and Courts Guyana Inc. while Digicel is in the second year of a current four-year contract with the MoE.
Present at the launching were Minister of Education Priya Manickchand and president of the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) Colin Bynoe.
The Minister said that the ministry is really happy to be a part of this event which has been recognised to act as an extremely useful way to develop not only the youths but the nation and its people.
“This also teaches discipline, develops talent and self-confidence and many more reasons so this is why we are happy that the Schools’ Championship is being staged. Much has been done thus far and much more can be done to make this event better,” she said.
She went on to thank the sponsors for coming on board with the MoE and GTU and urged the children participating to do the best they can on this stage which is a stepping stone to larger things.
Bynoe echoed the remarks of the minister adding that with Digicel’s interest, numerous other businesses came on board. He said that as the years progress the event gets better with the help of these businesses and they are quite thankful for the support.
Digicel’s PRO Shonnet Moore said that her company knows the importance of sports in schools and is always for the development of youth. Moore hoped that with their input there can be full participation from the schools throughout the championships.
DDL’s Alexis Langhorne disclosed that her company is on board through their Gatorade brand because it’s a beverage around the world that energises athletes so they would want full rehydration throughout the five days of competition.
Giftland OfficeMax brought something different to the table. They came on board through the Asics Sport brand which according to Marketing Manager Compton Babb will give the Championships a professional look.
All these sponsors had one thing in common and it was their pledge for continued support for the Championships.
The competition will run from November 19 to 23 at the Guyana National Stadium.