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Football attracts young and old in UpperMazaruni
Over three decades separate them, but speaking to them one thing is familiar they both have an unbelievable craving for the sport.
Meet 12 year-old Kimberley Hunter of Imbamadai situated in the Upper Mazaruni and 48 year-old Kathleen Andrews, who hails from Kako, two female footballers who recently participated in the Upper Mazaruni Inter-District Games at Kamarang and Kaieteur Sport caught up with them to have a little conversation about their passion for the sport both as individuals and in their respective communities.
Twelve years old Kimberley Hunter (left) and 48 years old Kathleen Andrews pose foe Kaieteur Sport recently.
The young Hunter, who attends the primary school in her community and was the youngest player in the tournament, said she started playing football after being encouraged by her sister and she has now developed a strong love for the sport.
According to Hunter, her sister Velare was the one who encouraged her to play the sport, but she also have another sister Shannon and all three of them are currently on the team.
Kimberley, who plays in mid-field revealed that she was playing in her first tournament and even though they did not progress past the quarter-finals she enjoyed every moment of the tournament and hopes to be back playing at the next Games.
She said football is a very popular sport in her community, but mentioned sports such as volleyball and cricket as other disciplines that are played there as well.
She, however, stated that she will continue to be involved in the sport and would like to represent Guyana some day.
Andrews, who was the oldest player in the competition is a true veteran and lover of the sport, having participated in the Games since its inception and according to her if she is still as healthy as she feels now there is no reason why she wouldn’t be competing come next tournament.
A Physical Education teacher by profession, Andrews informed that she started playing the sport at the tender age of 12 and has never stopped since, joining a club in the process to enhance her skills.
“I love football, volleyball and sports in general and where I come from we play many sports including table tennis, circle tennis and cricket,” Andrews said.
Such is her passion for the sport that she informed that she would like to continue playing until she reaches the grave because she sees her presence as part of teaching the younger players the rudiments of the sport, while sharing her vast experience.
Though her team lost to Kaikan, Andres said she was not disappointed because it is all part of the development process for the players who will learn to accept defeat and celebrate in victory.
Andrews hoped that by God’s grace she will be able to return next year for the next set of Games.
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