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Boxing Clubs reinstates Steve Ninvalle as GABA President
Local amateur boxers to benefit from largesse of United States Embassy
Steve Ninvalle was reinstated at the helm of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) when that entity held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Olympic House, High Street Kingston, Sunday morning.
He will preside over his first major function on Friday December 7 next when he travels to the Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis Boxing Gym (ALBG) to receive a set of boxing gears donated by officials of the United States Embassy including gloves, punching bags, mittens and mouth guards among others. This was confirmed by Public Affairs Officer of the donating institution, Pabatha Fairslough, by telephone Sunday. She said that officials at the American Embassy were interested in the advancement of the local pugilists and apart from the donation of gears, wished to see the youngsters embark on academic pursuits. To this end the Americans will guide the boxers towards the acquisition of scholarships in the North American country. “We will donate texts that detail the procedure to be followed,” said Ms Fairslough. The volumes that will be donated to the GABA will guide GABA executives on the financial and other requirements of studying in the USA as well as the resource material.
Steve Ninvalle (center) is flanked by Patterson (left) and Richmond (right). Standing left to right Carl Graham, Kesa Chase and Eustace Cuffy.
Eustace Cuffy was also re-elected unopposed as Vice President and is joined by two new faces, Gordon Nedd and Superintendant, Carl Graham, also Vice Presidents. Former Vice President, Maurice Rajkumar did not seek reelection.
Secretary, Sean Richmond retained his position following a unanimous vote of confidence of the electorate as was Treasurer, Dexter Patterson. Kesa Chase is another new face on the executive, clinching the Assistant Secretary Treasurer portfolio at the expense of Keith Campbell who failed to impress the electorate.
Meanwhile, in an invited comment minutes after retaining the position, Mr. Ninvalle thanked the affiliates for their show of confidence. He was also heartened by the show of interest by the Americans and extended deep gratitude to them. The reinstated President said that the gears would be distributed to gyms in region 4, 6 and 10.
Pertaining to the implementation of initiatives during his renewed tenure he said that he will huddle with the other executives to implement strategies towards the boxers’ advancement.
The returning President confirmed that his focus will be on the nursery in an effort to prepare them for future international competitions. He said that sponsorship would form a very integral aspect of developmental projects and he was heartened by the support received during his past tenure. Consequently, the GABA boss is appealing to the corporate community to support the plans and objectives of his executives as they work assiduously towards the advancement of their charges.
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