Latest update December 19th, 2024 3:05 AM
Martial Artist Schepmyer cops Gold in T&T
Schepmyer displaying her prizes alongside Master Ramnarine and another
student Zafar Ramnarine yesterday.
Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Karate Association student Portia Schepmyer returned from Trinidad and Tobago yesterday after successfully competing in the Pan Caribbean Martial Arts Association tournament.
The twenty three year old who hails from Timehri and attends Karate classes at the Diamond Community Centre gained first place in the female Self Defence event, second in traditional Kata and Sparring and third in Weapon Form.
She told Kaieteur Sport that the trip was challenging and fruitful. “I learned a lot from the trip and would like to return next year. I would like to thank Master Lloyd Ramnarine for taking time out in preparing me for this tournament”.
Schepmyer, who joined the sport in 2010 and trains three times a week, said that although she represented Guyana, she had to do so at her own expense.
“The fact that I wasn’t supported financially by anyone in Guyana did not prevent me from representing my country, I did so for the love of the sport and want to help in promoting it locally.”
Meanwhile Instructor Lloyd Ramnarine said that he was proud of her achievement and encouraged her to continue training. He stated that the other students could not make the trip because of financial difficulties.
Master Ramnarine, who was ill and could not travel to the Trinidad for the competition, would like to thank Sensei Garfield Newton for supporting Schepmyer during her stay in the twin island Republic. Ramnarine is encouraging others to join the sport and is also calling on the Ministry of Sport as well as the business community for support in the future.
Interested persons can contact Master Ramnarine on 698-6727.
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