Latest update March 7th, 2025 7:05 AM
Beach Footballer receive assistance in world cup qualifier bid
Following a successful tournament organized by the executives of the Guyana Beach Football Association (GBFA), twelve players have been selected to represent Guyana at two international games; the CONCACAF beach football world cup qualifiers scheduled for Nassau Bahamas, May 8-12 and the USA Open Virginia tournament scheduled for June 7-10.
Those players are currently engaged in stiff training and General Coordinator of activities (GBFA), Rollin Tappin; in his continuing efforts to prepare the players have been able to procure a supply of Nutrophus tonic from the New Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation (NGPC) to facilitate the team’s preparations.
Mr. Tappin (left) joins Livasti Bhooplall (centre) and Dwayne Lovell to display a part of the gift.
Yesterday afternoon, Mr. Tappin visited the Farm ECD offices of the NGPC where he collected several boxes of the product from International Local Marketing Associate, Livasti Bhooplall, in the presence of company rep, Jason Hoyte and Finance Manager, Dwayne Lovell. The latter individual expressed delight at being able to assist the national team and wished the players well. He also urged them to be of exemplary behavior at all times. Mr. Lovell reminded the players that they will be representing Guyana and urged them to let their behavior reflect love for country.
Mr. Tappin expressed deep gratitude to his benefactor and assured him that the gift would assist greatly in the team’s preparation. He also beseeched similar support from other corporate entities and individuals while explaining that the cost of the trip is somewhat prohibitive.
The twelve players are: Michael Wilson, Darrel George, Travis Bess, Jarmaine Grandison, Claude Dennis, Keon Sears, Ron Fiedtkou, Marmarlaque Davidson, Odil Allicock, Omeion Wills, Colric Beckles and Colwyn Davids.
Mr. Tappin told Kaieteur Sport that the team has been christened ‘Golden Sand Jaguars’ and they will be going all out to win their respective matches and go on to represent Guyana at the World Cup tournament. He also informed that the organizing committee (GBFA) has managed to accrue approximately one million dollars to offset the required four million needed for participation in Nassau Bahamas and consequently, Tahiti. He said that his executives have sent out letters to several corporate entities soliciting their assistance to offset the huge cost of the tournaments. A similar correspondence has also been sent to Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Frank Anthony and Mr. Tappin is confident of a favourable response. The local players and officials are tentatively set to depart Guyana on May 6th next and will play their first game two days later.
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