Second Day of Interaction set for Port Mourant ground this Sunday PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 08 August 2012 22:14
THE second Day of Interaction for 2012 organiszed by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport/National Sports Commission in partnership with the Regional Democratic Council Region #6, Municipalities and Neighborhood Democratic Councils is scheduled for Port Mourant Community Centre Ground, Corentyne for this Sunday. An anticipated one thousand athletes and officials from across the region will take to the venue to compete in a number of sports disciplines including softball cricket, football, table tennis, volleyball, domino, circle tennis, chess, draughts, track and field, cycling, basketball, boxing and karate.
Port Mourant Community Centre Ground is the home for outstanding Guyanese cricketers,  the likes of RohanKanhai, Basil Butcher, Alvin Kallicharan, Joe Solomon, the Nagamootoo brothers among many others of the present generation.
The day’s activities will commence with an Opening Ceremony which will include a March Past of athletes and officials.  Remarks will be made by the Regional Chairman,  PermaulArmogan, Director of Sport . Neil Kumar and Dr. Frank Anthony, Hon. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport who will declare the proceedings open.  Special prizes will be awarded for the largest contingent, the best banner and the best uniformed group.
To complement the programme, there will be an Information Corner which will include activities from the Ministry of Health, the Youth Department (Achievement Booth) and from NGOs.
The Day of Interaction is expected to be non-alcoholic.  There will be no selling/consumption of alcohol beverages during the activities, in or around the venue.
At the completion of the activities, trophies will be awarded to the winners and runners-up for their outstanding performances.
To encourage the further development of sports in the region, sports gears and equipment will be presented to individuals, clubs, schools and various communities.
It is expected that Regional and Political Officials and a few sports Personalities of Berbice will grace the activity with their presence.
 

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