Dear Editor,

I hope all of Guyana is taking note of the Beijing Games and what is necessary for success. We need to embrace sports from the kindergarten level all the way to the national level. Gone are the days when parents use to say, “A din sen yuh to school fuh run, a sen yuh fuh learn.” Well they both go hand in hand. Parents need to support their kids by attending their games across the country. And the government along with the private sector need to support them 100%. It’s a small sacrifice that pays huge dividends.

We need to invest in a turf track stadium where athletes can train and compete for stardom. I think we are the only nation on earth without a turf track. If the government could set up a national sports fund account at the bank, with donation links on all possible websites and even a collection box at the bank for locals who may not have internet access, I can assure you that Guyanese the world over would gladly contribute to this national cause.

We can use these funds to build a stadium and provide continued financial support to our athletes whereever they may be.

We can do it!

Yours faithfully,
Gavin Bailey