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Day of Interaction successfully held in Essequibo
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport/ National Sports Commission launched its Annual Days of Interaction at the Anna Regina Community Centre Ground on Sunday last.
The activity was highly successful as hundreds of athletes, officials and spectators converged at the venue and were involved in a number of sports disciplines including Softball Cricket (male and female), Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Circle Tennis and Dominoes.
Amongst the hundreds of athletes, officials and supporters were Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture, Hon. Mr. Alli Baksh, Regional Chairman, Mr. Parmanand Persaud, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Mr. Alfred King, Director of Sport, Mr. Neil Kumar among other regional officials.
Remarks were made by Mr. Parmanand Persaud who welcomed all the officials and athletes, Mr. Alfred King, Mr. Neil Kumar and Hon. Minister Alli Baksh who declared the proceedings open.
They were common in the call for the use of sport for Unity, Peace and Healthy Lifestyle.
At the Closing Ceremony presentations of trophies were made to the winning individuals and teams. Sports gears were also presented to communities to ensure the continuance and development of sports in the region.
RESULTS
Softball Cricket
Male – Sixteen teams participated. In the final Essequibo Technical Institute came up against Guyana School of Agriculture and won by 10 wickets.
Female – Three teams were involved. Essequibo Technical Institute met Charity in the finals. Charity came out victorious by 8 wickets.
Football – Eight teams participated. In the finals Queenstown defeated Police by one goal to nil.
Basketball – Of the four teams participating Suddie and Henrietta played in the final. Henrietta crushed Suddie by 15 points to 4.
Circle Tennis – Three teams participated. In a keenly contested match Charity overwhelmed Pomona.
Dominoes – Eleven teams were involved. In the finals the winning team was Anna Regina Fire Station with 79 points and in second position was Reliance with 73 points.
Volleyball – Eight teams participated. Charity came against Henrietta and defeated them 2 sets to 1.
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