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Chico Junior U-13 Round Robin Football tournament…
Soesdyke, West Ruimveldt Primary Schools commence on winning note
Four schools have notched up convincing victories when the inaugural Chico Junior U-13 Round Robin Football Lien tournament got underway at the Georgetown Football Club Ground yesterday afternoon. However, up to press time only two matches were concluded.
In the first Soesdyke Primary School had inflicted a 9 nil drubbing over Company Road Primary, while West Ruimveldt triumphed over Uitvlugt Primary 5-0. Tevin Marshall (5), Tyrone Khan and Nickozie Hope (2 apiece) were on target for Soesdyke Primary School, while Japheth Singh (2), Daventai Mars, Anton Porter and
The participating teams led by the Chico Mascot during the March Past as Prime Minister Samuel Hinds (4th left) and other officials of the sponsors, Ministry of Education and organisers applaud.
Romel Jaundoo (1 apiece) contributed for the West Ruimveldt Primary School. Two other matches were scheduled to be contested and results will follow in a subsequent edition.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds visited the venue and later took the salute along with head of Physical Education, Nicholas Fraser and members of the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation.
Mr. Hinds lauded the organizers for organizing the event saying that it presents the perfect opportunity for the children to showcase their talents. He further committed to support the venture as well as solicit government support towards the longevity of the tournament. He also thanked the Ministry of Education for coming on board and giving their fullest support to the tournament.
Co-Director of the K&S Organisation, Kashif Muhammad acknowledged the unselfish input of the main sponsors, the Beharry Company, while intimating that the decision by his benefactors to support the tournament is indicative of the quality of their business enterprise and those who manage it.
“Investment in our young people, whether in the field of education, health or sport is an investment in the future of our country and I want to let all those of you who are participating in this event know that we in the Kashif & Shanghai Organization are immensely proud to be associated with this initiative,” he concluded.
The four marksmen of the West Ruimveldt Secondary School pose for a photo op shortly after destroying their opponents. From Devantai Mars, Japheth Mars, Anton Porter and Ronel Jaundoo.
Muhammad is also of the view that such a tournament is imperative towards the continued development of football and the changing image of the game. He assured the gathering that the tournament is merely the beginning of a long journey even as he assured them that the Kashif & Shanghai organization is resolutely focused on youth development through sports.
In brief remarks Mr. Fraser congratulated the organizers for the initiative while noting that the tournament will now force education officials to broaden the calendar of events to facilitate the tournament as the children would now look forward to it during the Christmas season.
He said that officials at the Ministry of Education are extremely delighted to accommodate the tournament even as he extended heartfelt gratitude to the Beharry principals for fulfilling their corporate mandate.
Eight teams are vying for top honours in the tournament which concludes on January 1 next. Apart from the lucrative prizes put up by the main sponsors, the lads will have more reasons to perform at their best after Victoria’s Fashions of Church and Light Streets donated several BMX bicycles which go to the MVP in each team. The tournament is being contested simultaneously with the annual K&S yearly football event which concludes on January 1 next with the finals at the same venue.
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