DDL-sponsored GBA U16 competition gets underway today

GBA’s Technical Director and President, Terrence Poole (left) and Steve Ninvalle (centre) pose for a photo opportunity with DDL’s Brand Executive for Gatorade and Pepsi, Larry Wills following yesterday’s press briefing at the Ministry of Sport. (Orlando Charles photo)

After partnering with the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) last year to box off three successful tournaments, the Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) will once again brand and sponsor this year’s three upcoming competitions, the first of which will be staged today.

In excess of 40 amateur pugilists will compete for medals in the first two-day DDL under-16 competition from 10:00hrs at the Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis Gym.

The tournament, which is sponsored under DDL’s Gatorade and Pepsi brands, is scheduled to