GUYANA’S National Women’s champion Chelsea Edghill departed the USA for Portugal, to participate in a training and internships programme.

The talented racquet-wielder who plays on the intercollegiate circuit in the USA went to Portugal on May 13 in a bid to improve her skills.

As part of her quest to explore professional engagement which will last for 6-7 weeks, she will play and train with high-level players and coaches and will campaign under the club’s banner.

Edghill will take a break to represent Guyana at the 2018 South America Games in Cochabamba Bolivia from May 28 to June 8 as a member of the women’s team along with Natalie Cummings and Trenace Lowe.

Her stint will continue after she travels back to Portugal to continue training and internship duties until July 2, 2018 then will depart in preparation for participation at the Central America and Caribbean Games Barranquilla Colombia.

She was invited by Mrs Celeste Araujo, the Director of Sports at Club Ponta Do Pargo Madeira Portugal. Araujo will also serve as trainer along with Mr Gilberto Garrido, the Club Manager who saw her play in the nationals of the inter-collegiate championships.

Club Ponta Do Cargo Madeira Portugal are the 2018 division two league champions in Portugal.