Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, yesterday morning in his Ministry’s Conference room, delivered the charge to Guyana’s Commonwealth Youth Games team before they departed Guyana.
The games are scheduled from 4th – 11th August in Trinidad and Tobago.
Ramson remarked, “On behalf of the government and people of Guyana, I wish you every success and we are grateful for your service.

“Congratulations on being selected as national representatives. It is an honour and privilege to represent one’s country, and do so with honour, pride, distinction and to the best of your abilities.”

He further emphasised the government’s commitment to developing sport in Guyana. “As a government we are working and making the strategic investment in developing the sporting landscape and industry.”

Reflecting on his own life experiences, Minister Ramson referenced the potential and positive impact sports has on molding one’s life. He outlined to the selected student-athletes to use the experience of sports to expand their horizon, growth and development.
“In your young and budding careers filled with so much potential, you are on the pathway to excellence and it’s critical that you remain disciplined as students of your sport and life.

Minister Ramson implored the athletes to use the opportunity of the games and the current position they are in to inculcate the right habits, create the attributes, attitudes and mindset that would see them maximising and realising their fullest potential in future sporting careers and in life.

The team comprises five track and field athletes, three swimmers, two physiotherapists, swimming and athletics coaches, and Chef-de-Mission, Nalini Mc Koy.
The swimmers will commence competition on August 6, while the athletics team will get into action on August 7th.