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GOA presents funds to Boxing Association, more still needed

Mar 08, 2016 Sports

The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) has made good on its promise to support the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GBA) in its effort to get a three member team to the Olympic qualifying tournament in Buenos Aires Argentina from March 9 – 20.
President of the GBA Steve Ninvalle had told Kaieteur Sport that they were out over $2,200US to cover accommodation for two of the team members.
Ninvalle had informed that the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) had promised funding for accommodation for one of the team, while the National Sports Commission (NSC) has given the air tickets for all three members.
Yesterday, President of the GOA, K.A. Juman Yassin presented the US$1,100 to Sebert Blake in the presence of Ninvalle.
The team comprises of boxers Desmond Amsterdam and Dennis Thomas, with Sebert Blake as Manager/Coach.
Ninvalle is still hopeful of corporate intervention at this late hour to ensure the team travels to Argentina for this important event.

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