-Director James Bovell passionate over development of well-rounded students
By Kizan Brumell
Director of the Business School James Bovell yesterday called for a closer relationship with the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) whilst stressing the importance of sports and education to student development.
Bovell made the statements at the launch of the second GTTA/NSC organized mini cadet, cadet and junior teams tournament at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
This is the second such tournament that is being sponsored by the Business School following the inaugural tournament in 2007.
Bovell had earlier opened his remarks on an apologetic note saying that he had promised since the first tournament, that the partnership between the Business School and the association would be an annual one.
He, however, said that the Business School had been unable to fulfill that promise for a number of reasons.
“We want this partnership with the association and the sports commission to be annual because we recognize the importance of sports in schools and we are happy to support sports and table tennis in particular,” said Bovell, a former bank manager.
“A well-rounded education includes both sports and academics,” he added.
Bovell said that he was impressed with the organization of the tournament as he was in constant contact with the partners.
He also encouraged his partners to maintain the excellence.
“Playing in this
tournament is not only about winning, it’s about camaraderie and communication because it is a learning process,” the Business School director said in closing. General secretary of the GTTA, Godfrey Munroe, in brief comments stated that he was very enthused at the turn out of players.
“The GTTA has a lot planned for you, the young players, which include developmental programmes and this is so because we realize that the future lies within you,” Munroe said.
He commended Bovell for being supportive of this venture and also thanked the NSC for the part they played.
Director of Sports, Neil Kumar, declared the tournament open after sharing words of encouragement to the participants and his appreciation of the partnership that has developed among them. The tournament began with three matches in the 13-years-and-under category and will continue tomorrow and conclude on Sunday. The three-category tournament will serve off at 9:00hrs on those two days.
