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“Squash has done so well for this country…”
– Ansa McAl CEO, Beverly Harper says
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ansa McAl Trading Limited, Beverly Harper believes that Squash has repeatedly made Guyana proud. She was speaking at her company’s Reception for the successful Junior Squash team that won the Caribbean title.
“Squash is dear to my heart. Squash has won for 30 years on the principle that if you represent your country, you must go back and raise up the youngsters. Squash has done so well for this country, I am so proud of our junior and senior teams,” Harper said.
“They cleaned up (at the tournament), it was embarrassing. Suffice it to say, that for 30 years our Squash has been at the helm of Caribbean Squash; for 30 years, they have always been on top of their game and it’s because everybody puts back,” she continued.
Harper then announced a bonus of an extra $100,000 on a $200,000 outstanding commitment to the Guyana Squash Association (GSA); “we have a cheque for you for $300,000 because you did so well,” the Ansa McAl CEO told the gathering.
President of GSA, Andrew Arjoon then reiterated that the tradition of giving back to Squash has been going on since he was a teenager.
“I would like to thank Ansa McAl for their generous contribution; I would like to recognise Ms Harper for her contributions over the years. Her support has been unwavering. As a youngster, I was thought values as such as not arguing with referees etc.,” Arjoon noted.
He said the sport benefits from both the moral and practical wisdom from its elders. Ansa McAl Smalta Brand Manager, Anjeta Hinds said that the young team are true Guyanese heroes, stating that Smalta “have your back 110 million percent.” Guyana won its eighth consecutive junior title at the Caribbean Area Squash Association’s (CASA) Junior Squash Championships.
The Girls’ team also became seven-time girls’ team champions; team captain, Mary Fung-A-Fat finished the tournament with an immaculate record, winning all her matches in the Girls Under-19 Singles and the Girls’ team tournament. She was recognised for her efforts along with Under-17 Boys Singles Champion, Nyron Joseph. (Edison Jefford)
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