Former head of the football Normalization Committee (NC), Clinton Urling, says that the recently concluded inquiry into the sexual harassment of female referees is a reminder of the issues affecting the football landscape, and that a zero tolerance policy must be endorsed against offenders.
In an exclusive interview with Stabroek Sport, Urling said, “Football in Guyana is still plagued by many challenges and the final report of the COI (Commission of Inquiry) only serves as a reminder that there is much to be done to clean up the sport and to institute changes at all levels so as to prevent actions from individuals that are detrimental to the sport.”
According to Urling, “My overall view is that the GFF (Guyana Football Federation) should have a zero tolerance policy against offenders where the evidence is clear that they committed an egregious act. And the sanctions meted out should be appropriate to offence committed. This, in my view, would send the right message to the entire fraternity that that sort of behaviour is not condoned.”
