Volleyball in the Guyanese context is one of the lesser-known sports; it has a tiny following. Nevertheless, one of the country’s top clubs – Young Achievers – which is based in Goed Fortuin in the Essequibo-West Demerara Region, is making a significant impact on the community.
It all began more than two decades ago when Roffel Bodhoo, a youth in the community, strolled up to Devendra Samaroo and made a simple plea on behalf of his peers to teach the nuances of the sport.
“Roffel, that’s the name I remember, he’s living overseas now… but he’s the kid that approached me and said, “Uncle Deven, teach us to play volleyball,” Samaroo recalled to Stabroek Sports of how the tale began.
