The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has joined forces with overseas-based national player Ruth Adams to host a full day of women\u2019s basketball activities on May 3 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall to revitalize the female side of the sport in Guyana.<\/p>\n
Adams, who hails from Plaisance and migrated to the United States at eight, has built a remarkable career playing professional basketball in the USA and Europe.<\/p>\n
Now, she returns home with a mission to give back and inspire the next generation of female players.<\/p>\n
The day\u2019s activities will bounce off at 11:00h with a basketball clinic for girls of various age groups, led by Adams herself.<\/p>\n
The clinic is part of her \u201cWhat About the Girls\u201d campaign- a personal initiative aimed at empowering and encouraging young women to pursue basketball with passion and purpose.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe goal is to re-energise female participation in the game,\u201d Adams said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s no shortage of talent here in Guyana, but girls need opportunities, support, and a system that believes in them. While the sport has grown, there\u2019s still a lot of work to be done on the women\u2019s side.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Following the clinic, fans can look forward to a competitive women\u2019s match-up between the University of Guyana Trojans and the Panthers, set to tip off at 15:00h.<\/p>\n
The game will showcase some of the country\u2019s top female talent.<\/p>\n
GBF President Michael Singh praised Adams\u2019 efforts and stressed the importance of her involvement.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s critical for our young girls to see someone like Ruth, a daughter of the soil, who has lived the dream of playing professional basketball. Her journey is a testament to what\u2019s possible, and we\u2019re grateful for her commitment to giving back,\u201d Singh said.<\/p>\n
He added that the GBF stands fully behind initiatives like Adams\u2019 and welcomes any collaboration that supports the growth and development of basketball in Guyana.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Admission is free, and the public is encouraged to attend and support the movement for greater female participation in basketball.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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