Guyana Beverages Inc. onboard with Petra Organisation to host Upper Mazaruni U18 Football

Jun 07, 2024 Sports

GBI’s Lalita Latchman (second from right) presents a sponsorship cheque to school teacher Niel Henrito; Troy Mendonca, Petra’s co-director, and a representative from Petra also sharing the moment.

Kaieteur Sports – In another effort to grow youth football in the country, the Petra Organisation, well-known for its role in coordinating many youth football tournaments, has once again joined forces with Guyana Beverages Inc. (GBI) to roll off the Upper-Mazaruni Under-18 Boys and Girls Football Tournament. This marks the second consecutive year, Petra has taken on role to oversee this tournament.

The Upper-Mazaruni U18 Football Tournament, conceptualized by DC Caesar Fox Secondary, School Teacher Niel Henrito, has garnered considerable support from GBI to sponsor this event through its Busta and Turbo Energy Drink brands.

During a simple ceremony held at GBI’s conference room in Diamond, East Bank Demerara, Henrito received various sponsorship packages and expressed his gratitude for the continued backing.

“I am grateful to be associated with Petra Organisation. They have been at the forefront of youth football in Guyana, and when I spoke with them previously, they mentioned their interest in expanding into the hinterland. I was pleased to have them as a sponsor last year, and now I am delighted to have Guyana Beverages Inc on board,” Henrito stated. Looking forward, he added, “We want our tournament to grow into something we can be proud of.”

Petra Organisation’s Co-Director, Troy Mendonca, highlighted the significance of their involvement, saying, “We are proud and happy once again to see that the tournament is going to be played. We wish him all the best in the tournament and we hope it is a success.” Additionally, Mendonca lauded Guyana Beverages Inc for stepping up in “giving the youths an opportunity”.

Meanwhile Lalita Latchman of GBI said that, “It is a pleasure for us (GBI) to continue supporting sport activities in the hinterland.” She explained, “At Guyana Beverages Inc. we firmly believe in the power of sports to unite communities, inspire young talents and foster a culture of healthy competition.”

“This tournament holds a special place in our hearts as it not only showcases the incredible talent that thrives in our hinterland communities but also provides a platform for young athletes to excel and pursue their dreams in the world of football,” Latchman declared.

The inaugural tournament saw Paruima Boys emerge as winners, among the six participating villages in the Upper Mazaruni District last year. This year, the tournament will include both male and female teams from various villages competing for top honours starting June 16.

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