Mike’s Pharmacy donates equipment to Essequibo

Softball cricket in Essequibo received a boost when a quantity of wickets, bats and balls were presented by the Guyana Softball League (GSL) on behalf of Mike’s Pharmacy to aid in the running off of the Kiddy Care Softball Tournament which is geared to attract the under-15 level.

Essequibo’s Darshan Persaud (right) receives the softball equipment from GSL Organizing Secretary Leonard Harprashad (left).

The tournament will help to attract more youths to be part of this countrywide tournament which has already been received with enthusiasm and will see the top under-15 teams in Essequibo taking on the finalists in the other zones from Berbice and Demerara as well Linden.

A total of eight teams will take part in the Kiddy Care Tourney which is slated to begin this Saturday.

Darshan Persaud received the equipment on behalf of Essequibo and thanked the sponsors and GSL for the initiative. He  remarked that the kind gesture would bring joy to the kids, especially during the holidays, and will serve to keep them active and be a part of the growing sport.

He also indicated that a number of persons are getting their teams together to ensure that a high level of softball cricket is displayed.

This is a golden opportunity for the youths of Essequibo to showcase their talent and gain early recognition in the sport, Persaud  added.