THE Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) on Wednesday held “a simple but significant ceremony to recognise the contributions that would’ve been made at the last Caribbean Schoolboys & Juniors tournament”.
The event was held at the Mirage Banquet Hall at the corner of Third and Albert Streets Alberttown.

Noting that it is a record sixth time that Guyana is accomplishing such a feat, GBA President Steve Ninvalle said during his address, that Guyana did not emerge as the overall winner in all six editions of this marquee junior boxing championship based on luck, but because of the effort of several individuals and organisations, among them the referee’s commission, coaches, boxers, and GBA Executive Members.

Besides announcing that 2023 has been a rather good year for Guyana on the international scene, thanks to Desmond Amsterdam and Keevin Allicock securing medals at the AMBC tournament, thereby qualifying for the PanAm Games in Chile next month, Ninvalle said that on the local front, boxing has shown “a gradual progression”, particularly at the school level, of which he is rather proud.

Coach Sebert Blake, who was also present at the presentation, said: “I want to thank the parents who have been involved over the years, ensuring that the kids attend the camps, and have everything. They play a critical role. Kudos to the youngsters who have been involved, and stuck with it as well.”

In Closing, GBA Technical Director, Terrence Poole, M.S., said: “I want the world to see the improvement of amateur boxing in Guyana.
“This prizegiving ceremony is a great gesture by the executive of the GBA; it will serve as motivation, and help attract even more boxers, based on this incentive.”