RESTAURANT Taco Loco has supported National table tennis player Miguel Wong, who is seeking to attend a three-month training camp from September in the United States of America as he prepares for the Junior Pan American Games in Colombia from November 25 to December 5.
Proprietor Kian Jabour handed over an undisclosed amount of cash to the player yesterday at the Drury Lane, Campbellville location.
Back in May, the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) had requested a proposal from the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) on getting Wong into a high-performance programme ahead of the Games.
It is understood that if Wong gets into the three-month camp, it could cost approximately US$3 000, and Wong explained that this support is extremely welcome as he continues to train intensely for his presence at the inaugural Games.
When the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) revealed the prospectus for the event, Wong was listed as a Caribbean representative for the Men’s Under-21 Singles.
Meanwhile, Jabour indicated he has been monitoring Wong’s progress for quite some time and he was more than happy to support the players since it is “important that we start seeing athletes as professionals”.
Jabour further contended it is important that persons understand sport as critical to a country’s economic growth as it is to its social growth.
The restaurant owner commended Wong for his outstanding work and dedication despite the few facilities locally.
The Games is a forthcoming international multi-sport event for athletes aged 18 to 21 in the Americas, organised by Panam Sports.
