THE Parliamentary Committee of Supply has approved $75 million for the President’s Youth Advisory Council, of which $23 million will go towards national athletes.

The council is expected to commence programmes to support youth nationwide in 2024.

The council will select and sponsor 23 national athletes, Minister of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs, Gail Teixeira, said on Tuesday.

“23 sports athletes will be sponsored by the Youth Advisory Council… the investment is for gears and other materials so that they can excel at the games in which they represent Guyana.

“Each athlete will receive $1 million and the selection will be done by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport,” Teixeira explained.

The athletes will be chosen from several disciplines including cross fit, boxing, cricket, football, track and field, bodybuilding and basketball.

It was also disclosed that all youth council members receive a monthly $ 40,000 stipend.

The Council was launched in August 2022, and Dr. Josh Kanhai is serving as its Chairman.