NSC mourns the death of former national cyclist Alanzo Greaves
The National Sports Commission (NSC) in a press release this morning expressed “deep sorrow” with the passing of former National Cyclists, Alanzo Greaves who lost his life tragically in a motorcycle accident late Wednesday evening (September 3).
Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Commission, the Government of Guyana, and the wider sporting fraternity via the press statement.
“On behalf of the National Sports Commission, I extend our deepest sympathy to his family, especially his three children, and to everyone whose lives he touched. The cycling community, and indeed all of sport in Guyana, will feel his absence profoundly,” Ninvalle said.
“May his soul rest in peace,” Ninvalle concluded via the press release.
Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle
Greaves, via numerous reports, was pronounced dead on the scene of the accident after losing control of his motorcycle and colliding with a heap of mud that was on the extreme eastern edge of the road on Mandela Avenue behind the Botanical Gardens.
Full press statement below:
NSC mourns the passing of former national cyclist Alonzo Greaves
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed deep sorrow at the sudden passing of former National Cyclist, Alanzo Greaves, who tragically lost his life on Wednesday evening in a motorcycle accident along Mandella Avenue.
Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Commission, the Government of Guyana, and the wider sporting fraternity.
“I recently saw, and spoke to Alanzo, and he was usual self; always happy, always smiling,” Ninvalle pointed out.
“Alanzo spent many years as a distinguished national cyclist. He proudly represented Guyana at numerous regional, international, and continental championships and games, and in doing so, etched his name among the finest athletes this country has ever produced,” the Director of Sport stated.
Locally, Greaves dominated the cycling circuit, often setting the pace for his peers and leaving spectators in awe of his stamina and tactical brilliance on the saddle.
His career, however, was abruptly altered when he was forced to step away from competitive racing following an accident on Vlissengen Road several years ago.
Despite that setback, he remained a passionate supporter of the sport, rarely missing an event and always cheering on the next generation of cyclists.
The NSC noted that it cherished every moment Greaves donned Guyana’s colours, from his early years as a promising youth rider to his era as one of the most formidable cyclists in the Caribbean.
His presence at cycling meets, even after stepping back from competition, spoke to his lifelong love for the sport and his unwavering connection to the cycling fraternity.
“On behalf of the National Sports Commission, I extend our deepest sympathy to his family, especially his three children, and to everyone whose lives he touched. The cycling community, and indeed all of sport in Guyana, will feel his absence profoundly,” Ninvalle said.
According to Ninvalle, Greaves will be remembered for his remarkable contributions to cycling, his resilience in the face of challenges, and his enduring support for the sport he loved.
His legacy, Ninvalle noted, will live on in the memories of fans, fellow athletes, and the many young cyclists who looked up to him.
“May his soul rest in peace,” Ninvalle concluded.
