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GABA looks to future programmes
The Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) will be focusing on their future programmes in the coming weeks and months, that’s the word from the association President, Steve Ninvalle.
Steve Ninvalle
Speaking to Kaieteur Sport, Ninvalle disclosed that GABA is looking to encamp at least 15 leading junior boxers who they will target for specialised training to improve their overall skills ahead of future overseas endeavours.
In this vein, Ninvalle said they are looking for closer ties with the Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Defence Force. He noted that efforts are currently in train to resuscitate the Police Force Boxing Gym.
The GABA boss indicated that due to the disciplinary code in the two military organisations, they are hoping to see more numbers coming from the two organisations and to partner with them to enhance the sport in general. The last boxer from Guyana to compete at the Olympic Games was John Douglas of the Police Force.
The services of the National Boxing Coach and the Cuban Coach is also available to all organisations as GABA attempts to have a unified approach to training and ensuring that all boxers benefit from the highest level training to improve the local standard.
Ninvalle further disclosed that the next segment in the DDL collaboration U-16 series heads to Berbice during the month of August. Director of Sport Neil Kumar has thrown his support and will be providing the transportation to ferry the boxers from Georgetown and Linden heading to the Ancient County.
Ninvalle noted the improvements being shown by Berbice, pointing out that it is the largest area producing amateur boxers outside the Georgetown Region 4 area. He noted that the quality of the fighters is improving and GABA is looking forward to helping them further advance their performance and to see more Berbice boxers in overseas outings.
A team of GABA officials is headed to Berbice this week to look at probable venues for the August DDL/GABA U-16 tournament. Rose Hall has been touted as a possible venue as the association looks to take the sport to the people across the country. A decision will be taken after the team would have visited several venues listed as potential host in Berbice.
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