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Oct 28, 2012 Sports
The Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) is the first association to jump on challenges made by several government sports officials to produce a comprehensive plan on the Road to the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil and will present same to Minister of Sport Frank Anthony this week.
Speaking with GABA President Steve Ninvalle, he indicated that the document was completed and it was a very thorough one that touched on every aspect of a team of boxers’ preparations over the next four years in the lead up to the mega event. Guyana’s lone Olympic medal, a bronze, came in boxing in 1980 when Michael Parris clamed same. Ninvalle is of the view that Guyana stands its best bet in securing another medal in boxing at the 2016 Games.
He noted that GABA realised the need for long term and proper preparation of it fighters if they are to either equal or surpass Parris’ feat. He informed, without going into full details, that the document, which will be handed to Minister Anthony sometime this week, touches on everything necessary for the adequate preparation of the local pugilists. It encompasses key tournaments to be attended in the lead up to the games, training, finances etc.
Ninvalle noted that the document was very comprehensive and he gave full credit to GABA Secretary Sean Richmond who was instrumental in its compilation. He indicated that it could be used as a future blue print for preparation of athletes for similar high level events.
The GABA Head promised to make copies of the document available to the media so they can assess their plan.
Once the document is in government’s hands then it’s up to them to follow through and offer tangible assistance to GABA to ensure that Guyana have every chance of medaling in the sport in Brazil in 2016.
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