The National Sports Commission (NSC) has agreed to do some heavy lifting for the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) ahead of the 17th FESUPO/NAPF Pan American Powerlifting Championships next month in Uruguay. During a simple but significant ceremony yesterday at the commission’s head office, Director of Sport Christopher Jones presented a significant financial contribution to the tune of $3.6 million to GAPF Treasurer Colin Austin.
The sum, which is half the amount the 13-member outfit needs, will be used to help offset expenses during the September 17th to 22nd event in Piriapolis, Uruguay.
Jones highlighted that local powerlifters have traditionally done the nation proud on the international stage and said that the government is happy to play a role in their imminent success.
