Nicolette Fernandes appointed Chair of Women in Sport Commission

The Executive Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) recently appointed and ratified the Women in Sport Commission, which will serve from September 2024 to September 2026.

This was done pursuant to a nomination process.

The newly appointed members of the Women in Sport Commission are:

Chair: Nicolette Fernandes

Vice-Chair: Denise Jeffrey

General Secretary: Dacia Cummings

Members: Sileena Arjune, Ashley Khalil and Ayanna Wickham-Watson

The GOA, in a press release, highlighted that in order to create a system which facilitates and enables the efficient functioning, support and communication of the work of this key Commission, the Executive Committee would be grateful for the nomination of one person from each Federation to serve, support and sit on the council of this important Commission.

Submission must be made on or before Friday October 11, 2024.

The appointed commission members in collaboration and under guidance and support of the Executive Committee of the GOA will guide, direct and support the work of this commission.

The Women in Sport Commission is a key body within the GOA, mandated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to promote and enhance girls’ and women’s access to sports across all levels.

The Commission will focus on increasing female participation as athletes, coaches, leaders and volunteers, while ensuring gender parity and empowerment throughout Guyana’s sporting landscape.