The executive body of the Guyana Boxing Association has remained the same following the electoral congress at the National Racquet Centre on Woolford Avenue, Georgetown, recently.
Incumbent President Steve Ninvalle and his executive committee were elected unopposed to serve for another four-year cycle following a unanimous decision by the clubs under the jurisdiction of the entity.
The other reelected members are: First Vice-President Dr. Marissa Parris, Second Vice-President Lt. Col. Gordon Nedd, Third Vice-President Carl Graham, Secretary Stacy Correia, Treasurer Dexter Patterson, and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Seon Bristol.
In a post-election comment, Ninvalle said, “It’s an honour once again to be elected to serve at the helm of this association. This decision is essentially a mandate by the clubs to continue in the same vein and manner that we have been doing for the past cycle or tenure. By any objective matrix or criteria, 2023 has been a great year for boxing in every aspect. We have established three new clubs, and work is currently being undertaken to establish a fourth before the conclusion of the year.”
“Local competitions and participation in overseas tournaments and seminars for officials and pugilists have also been a feature of our administration in an effort to expose, enhance and build capacity inside and outside the squared circle.”
He further stated, “Notwithstanding, in order for the development of the sport to continue its upward momentum and growth, we have to consolidate our efforts to improve the quality of the discipline. And this can only occur if we are working towards a common goal and vision for the development of the fraternity.”
“Any individuals and officials within the fraternity who are averse to that mandate and decree issued by the clubs, which is central to maintaining our trajectory, should table their resignation. We have to be monolithic in our approach to achieving our vision. It has to be a coordinated and concerted effort by all involved for this purpose to be realised.”
