Three prominent members of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) recently paid a courtesy visit on Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, where they briefed him on their recent international accomplishments.
The federation’s plans for the immediate and near future were also discussed with Ninvalle at his Middle Street office by secretary of the body, Roger Rogers who was also accompanied by Vice President, Andrew Austin and Organising Secretary/Public Relations Officer, Mark Seymour.
During the visit, the trio reminded Ninvalle that Team Guyana earned a total of eight (8) medals, six gold, and two silver at the 18th Annual NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Regional Powerlifting Championships which were held in Orlando, Florida mid last month.
Ninvalle congratulated the federation on behalf of Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., and the Government of Guyana.
“I would like to compliment the GAPLF on your recent successes for this nation. Despite the challenges we are facing as a result of COVID-19, you and your athletes have excelled and made yourselves and this nation proud.
“Your athletes did not only medal but they broke records too apart from achieving personal bests which is remarkable. You have certainly displayed real discipline and commitment and for that I commend you,” said Ninvalle.
The DoS also assured the NSC’s continued support for the strength sport.
“You have already felt the real support of the ministry as we backed you and your athletes on your recent assignment. We will continue to be on the platform with you to ensure that you build on these successes and our athletes grow from strength to strength. We would also like to know your plans for the sport and work along with you to execute those plans successfully.”
Rogers expressed the GAPLF’s gratitude on behalf of the federation’s President, Gordon Spencer who was unavoidably absent. He said the meeting was extremely successful and thanked Ninvalle and Minister Ramson for their support.
“The GAPLF was pleased to be able to share its strategic outlook with Mr. Ninvalle and were we even more elated that our outlook accords with the direction of the NSC and by extension the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport. The GAPLF intends to make the best of this engagement and will work assiduously to strengthen the partnership for the benefit of the sport. We would also like to assure the NSC, Ministry and affiliates of the Federation that were are committed to working to make powerlifting stronger and more successful for the benefit of all-inclusive of our athletes and fans.” Rogers also took the opportunity to present Ninvalle with one of the official jerseys of the 18th Annual NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Regional Powerlifting Championships.
