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NSC supports Police Youth Group Athletics Competition
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has extended support for the Commander of ‘A’
Director of Sport, Christopher Jones (second, left) hands over the sponsorship cheque to Division ‘A’ Commander, Clifton Hicken in the presence of Banks DIH Water Manager, Errol Nelson and Coordinator, Colin Haynes last week.
Division Inter Youth Group Track and Field Classic, which commenced yesterday and will continue today with the athletics competition at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary.
The competition today starts at 9:30am. The Police Youth Groups will take the names of various ranks assigned to the groups; the teams are Barrington, Timmerman, Pareshram, Persaud, Handy, Beckles, Lewis, Jupiter, Griffith and Vanderhyden.
Director of Sports, Christopher Jones, handed over the sponsorship cheque to Commander ‘A’ of Division, Clifton Hicken. The winning group will receive $100,000 toward a community project while second place pockets $60,000 and third place $40,000 towards a community projects. The NSC sponsored the prizes.
Banks DIH will be providing refreshments for the officials and athletes over the two days period.
Hicken reiterated his Division’s commitment to fostering community relationships with members of the public and the Guyana Police Force.
Meanwhile, Jones stated during the simple presentation ceremony that his ministry is pleased to support such ventures and applauded the organisers for such initiatives, especially within those communities often categorised as “depressed”.
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