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GCB/Dave West Indian Imports and Exports distribute exercise books to U15 players
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) and Dave West Indian Imports and Exports expanded their support reach for the Under-15 players who participated in this year’s edition of the GCB/Dave West Indian Imports and Exports Inter County Tournament, with the distribution of 700 exercise books to players.
According to GCB Secretary, Anand Sanasie, the talented youth players who participated in the recently played tournament continue to enjoy the opportunities afforded them, by the GCB and partners to transform their lives by becoming future cricket stars.
The Berbice players proudly display their exercise books.
Sanasie, pointed out that a conceptualisation was realised during the recently held U15 Inter County tournament, when the GCB together with Dave West Indian Imports and Exports distributed over 700 exercise books to the student/players.
He opined, that the GCB members have always believed in a good and fair blend of academic and sporting activities and while individual players may have varying strengths, it is essential that the GCB and its partners create the supportive structures for youths in our cricket development pathway to growth in a holistic manner, so that in the end we have not just good players but individuals who are ready for the professional environment.
Mr. Dave Narine of Dave West Indian Imports and Exports also believes that the youths must spend sufficient time in building their academic portfolios, so as to enable them to become marketable individuals in their adult lives.
Mr. Narine believes that while cricket is a great and loving game to commit to, so too should education be embraced. He indicated, that based on the desire to see these youths balance their cricketing and schooling lives, the company, Dave West Indian Imports and Exports have decided to produce and distribute a dozen exercise books to each of the student/players of the four participating teams.
Narine, who has sponsored the GCB Inter County U 15 tournament for the past five years, has during this sponsorship period, expressed his delight and interest in providing a supportive environment for youth players.
He suggested that with the supportive mechanism in place, participating players in the tournament would usually experience a nurturing environment that could help to catapult the game to higher heights.
He indicated that his company’s support to the GCB for the U 15 Inter County over the sponsorship period, was likely to result in talent development, learning team work, ethics, an understanding of the value of commitment and perseverance, and most importantly an overall discipline – which are traits that are destined to help them enhance their capabilities in different areas and facets of their lives.
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