THE fifth Day of Interaction, organised by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport/National Sports Commission, is scheduled for Port Mourant, Corentyne on Sunday.

An anticipated 500 athletes will take to the Port Mourant Community Centre ground to compete in a number of sport disciplines, including softball cricket, football, table tennis, volleyball, dominoes, circle tennis, chess and draughts. Port Mourant ground is known for our cricketers Rohan Kanhai, Basil Butcher, Alvin Kallicharran and the Nagamootoo brothers.

The day’s activities will commence with an Opening Ceremony which will include a March Past by athletes and officials. There will be brief remarks by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Hon. Dr Frank Anthony, Director of Sport Neil Kumar, Regional Chairman Region 6, Zulfikar Mustapha, and other regional and political officials.

There will be an educational exhibition and a medical team will be present throughout the day.

The Day of Interaction is expected to be alcohol-free. No selling/consumption of alcohol will take place during the activities at the venue.

At the completion of the activities, trophies will be awarded to the winners and runners-up.

To encourage the further development of sports, gear and equipment will be presented to individuals, communities and schools.

The theme of the Day of Interaction is: Sports for Combating HIV/AIDS and bringing awareness against violence, crime and drugs.

Some of the best Sport Personalities of Berbice will be gracing the events.