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Apr 04, 2014 Sports
Now in its second year of existence, the Milo / Petra Organisation Schools Football Competition has grown in stature both at the administrative and competitive levels and these two aspects are irrefutable.
Yesterday, Kaieteur Sport solicited a conversation with Co-Director of Petra Organisation Troy Mendonca to get his thoughts about the strides the tournament has made and about projections if any for future editions.
First, Mendonca spoke of the genesis of the Organisation’s idea to host the event which he revealed was borne out of witnessing the poor performances of Georgetown-based teams that participated in the Digicel Nationwide Tournament.
“What we saw was an absence of talent whether raw or honed among the players from Georgetown-based schools and this was a far cry from what it used to be, especially in my time of playing and witnessing football in the Capital City. So I along with fellow Director Marlan Cole decided to do something to lift the standard of play since we felt that it was due mainly to the absence of football within the City,” Mendonca said.
According to Mendonca, they decided to approach Beepat Ltd., agent of Nestle products and their application found favour with them and the Milo Tournament was the result.
He added too that what might have also helped their mission was the fact that the Georgetown Football Association and the Guyana Football Federation were locked in a bitter struggle thereby affecting football being played at the junior level so it was a good opportunity for them to grasp which they did and the rest is history.
To emphasise the growth the tournament has experienced, Mendonca referred to how well the teams are preparing now and the turnout and eagerness being shown by the teachers and coaches.
He pointed out that while the skill level at this age group does not measure up to the norms, they have detected seriousness among the teams to be better prepared all round.
Mendonca said it is the hope of the stakeholders that within two years from now the tournament will achieve the heights that they envisioned it could meet in terms of standard and administration.
The Petra Organisation Director urged the scouts and coaches to come out tomorrow and witness the abundant talent that will be on display in both matches.
He closed by thanking the sponsor Nestle under its Milo brand for assisting in the development of the sport and the Ministry of Health and the Centre for Disease Control for their part in disseminating information to stop the spread of Gender-based Violence.
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