THE Annual Inter-Guiana Games has been given the full backing of Government. On Tuesday Cabinet approved $13.4M to support Guyana’s participation in the games. Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Dr Rupert Roopnarine made the proposal and Cabinet approved the request.
Speaking to members of the media, at the July 22 post-Cabinet press briefing, Minister of State Joseph Harmon made the announcement, explaining that, “This is in keeping with Government’s overall plan to expose youths to various sport disciplines, thus forming an integral individual by complementing the developmental process.”
Minister Harmon added that “Government’s intention is to develop young people in a holistic manner, by providing opportunities for competing and training athletes in a variety of sport disciplines.”
The Inter-Guiana Games is a tri-nation event featuring Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana.
It brings together top talent for not only the actual competition in the various disciplines, but also for general camaraderie and goodwill among the young and for the fostering of good relations among the three countries.
Last year, the 27th edition, Guyana came out on top overall, gaining triumph mainly because of their powerful showing in athletics, even though their finish was third in swimming and second in basketball.