A LOCAL sporting facility where youths can access training and a recreational space will be built in Victory Valley, Region Ten.
This is according to President Dr. Irfaan Ali, who, during a community engagement with residents disclosed that plans are already underway for the Men on Mission to support the construction of this project.

“The people in Victory Valley would have asked me to look at a community facility, a boxing gym and boxing facility through the Men on Mission and the Ministry of Youth sports and culture,” the President shared.
The President noted that while the government will lend its support, the project will be community-led.

“But, more importantly, we wanted community labour and [the] community to be involved in the construction of that facility. So that is how we must approach a lot of these facilities to ensure that we have full community participation,” President Ali added.
Meanwhile, during his visit, an update was provided on the progress of Mackenzie’s new multipurpose international-standard stadium, formerly known as the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground.

Significant improvements to the facility include raising the outfield, installing a pitch that meets international standards, introducing automated irrigation systems, and adding ICC-approved floodlights.
During the briefing, President Ali was informed that the stadium is expected to be completed and ready to host its inaugural match by mid-year.
Once completed, the facility will be able accommodate 4,000 spectators, featuring two stands and a grassy mound area.

It will also complement the synthetic track recently laid at the Bayroc Community Centre Ground in Wismar, marking a significant investment in local sports infrastructure.
The synthetic track was installed as part of a larger initiative by the PPP/C government to boost Guyana’s sports infrastructure, particularly in the regions outside Georgetown. The track at the Linden Sports Complex features a modern eight-lane design, accommodating multiple events simultaneously, allowing for regional and national competitions to take place without a hitch.

These initiatives are critically and thoroughly thought out, with investments across the region, aiming to have all of the country’s youth and athletes exposed to state-of-the-art sporting facilities.
Sport in Guyana is a major area of interest and investment for the government. In its 2024 budget, Guyana has allocated $4.6 billion towards sports development to elevate athletes’ performance and enhance sports infrastructure countrywide.