GoG delivers on $47M Boxing Gym in Berbice
The Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport and by extension the Government of Guyana on Thursday, September 11 handed over the site where commencement of construction of a boxing gym at Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice is scheduled to start shortly.
This is according to the Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle who noted that the realization of the gym was a vision of President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali
“This is another promise delivered by the Government of Guyana, and particularly by President Ali, who continues to show his commitment to the development of sport across the country.
“The President understands the importance of sporting facilities and the vital role they play in developing athletes. His support is invaluable, and this project is a clear indication of his vision for sports in Guyana,” Ninvalle stated in a National Sports Commission (NSC) press release.
The project, which carries a price tag of just over $47 million, is being executed by A. Alli Construction Company.
It was first announced earlier this year by President Dr. Irfaan Ali, and according to Ninvalle, the facility should be completed within six months.
The Director of Sport believes the new facility will not only provide a structured environment for young pugilists but also broaden the base of the sport nationwide.
“This gym doesn’t just add depth to boxing in Berbice, it strengthens boxing across Guyana,” he explained. “More young people will now have access to proper facilities, and with that comes the opportunity to pursue the sport seriously.”
Meanwhile, Ninvalle, who also serves as President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), stressed the significance of the facility for Berbice, a region that has steadily become a hotbed for local boxing talent.
“The Angoy’s Avenue gym will be the third of its kind in Berbice, joining the New Amsterdam Boxing Academy and the Rose Hall Jammers Boxing Gym,” Ninvalle noted. “In recent years, most of our up-and-coming fighters have hailed from Berbice. This includes Caribbean champion Terron Wintz, who has already made his mark on the international stage.”
Once completed, the Angoy’s Avenue boxing gym is expected to further cement Berbice’s reputation as a cradle of boxing talent, while giving the next generation of fighters the tools to chase greatness.
