A TRANSFORMATIVE blueprint for Guyanese sport, mandating every national team will now receive one month of professional conditioning training ahead of international competitions is being touted by Head of State Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali.

According to the President, this forms a core part of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s (PPP/C’s) 2025-2030 agenda as was announced by the President recently.

His vision seeks to bridge the gap between “grassroots participation” and “international podium finishes” by professionalising the preparation of the nation’s athletes.

A central pillar of the newly launched manifesto is establishing a dedicated high-performance conditioning facility. This modern hub will serve as the base for pre-competition preparation, high-intensity training and athlete rehabilitation.

“Every national team representing Guyana will now benefit from one month of condition training,” President Ali stated, emphasising that “upskilling” the nation’s talent is essential for Guyana to compete effectively on the global stage.

The administration also confirmed the new Palmyra Stadium is a priority, alongside other modern sports facilities designed to foster elite-level training.

The President’s high-performance push follows five years of record-breaking expenditure in the sector. Between 2020 and 2025, the government invested an unprecedented $17.6 billion (GYD) in sport.

This funding surge facilitated: Community Impact: Upgrades to 400 community and sports grounds across the country; Regional Milestones: The completion of the Caribbean’s first doubles squash court and Infrastructure; Renovation: Comprehensive upgrades to the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, the National Stadium at Providence, and the National Aquatic Centre.

The physical landscape of Guyanese sport is currently undergoing its most significant expansion in decades. Three major cricket stadiums are currently under construction at Anna Regina (Region Two), Palmyra (Region Six), and McKenzie (Region 10).

The government’s reach is also extending into the hinterland and coastal regions, with several multi-purpose indoor sports halls under construction in Regions One, Three, Seven, Eight, and Nine. Specific projects are already underway in Leonora, Lethem, Mabaruma, Mahdia, and Bartica.