GUYANA’s President, Dr Irfaan Ali discussed basketball development with President of the Toronto Raptors and Co-Founder of Giants of Africa, Masai Michael Ujiri OC, during a visit to the OVO Athletic Centre, the team’s state-of-the-art training facility on Saturday.

During the meeting, President Ali and Mr Ujiri explored avenues through which the 2019 NBA champions can contribute to the growth of basketball in Guyana.
Key areas of focus included the development of sports facilities, the organisation of coaching clinics, talent identification programmes, and the promotion of grassroots basketball initiatives in the country.

In addition to the discussions on Guyana, both leaders also delved into a broader Caribbean initiative aimed at boosting basketball across the region, leveraging the Raptors’ expertise and experience to inspire and nurture young talent.

As part of the collaboration, Mr Ujiri is expected to lead a delegation to Guyana later this year to kickstart these initiatives, marking a significant step in strengthening sport development ties between Guyana and Canada.