The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, on securing a second term as the Head of State.<\/p>\n
In his message on behalf of the Federation, GBF president Michael Singh lauded President Ali\u2019s leadership as \u201ctranscending,\u201d particularly in the area of sport, which has seen unprecedented investment and growth over the last five years.<\/p>\n
Since assuming office in 2020, President Ali and his administration have overseen a record allocation of G$21.61 billion toward sports development, an unmatched level of investment in Guyana\u2019s history.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport\u2019s budget, Singh noted, has grown from $805.3 million in 2020 to a record $8 billion in 2025, underscoring the government\u2019s commitment to building a strong sporting foundation.<\/p>\n
\u201cSuch investment reflects a deep understanding of sport\u2019s power to unify communities, empower youth, and elevate Guyana\u2019s international presence,\u201d Singh said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The GBF president added, \u201cUnder President Ali\u2019s guidance, sport has not only received its rightful place on the national agenda, but it has also become a vehicle for transformation and nation-building.\u201d<\/p>\n
The GBF, Singh highlighted, has been a direct beneficiary of this vision, pointing to the successful launch of the One Guyana Premier Basketball League, fully funded by the Government of Guyana, as well as significant support for the Federation\u2019s national team programmes.<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, Singh said the Federation is eager to continue working alongside President Ali and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport as Guyana prepares to host the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Women\u2019s Championship.<\/p>\n
The proposed ten-team tournament is scheduled for November 9 \u2013 17 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, marking the long-awaited return of the prestigious event to Guyana after decades.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe CBC Women\u2019s Championship will be a historic moment for our country,\u201d Singh emphasized. \u201cWe are looking forward to once again partnering with President Ali\u2019s government to execute a tournament that will showcase not only our talent but also Guyana\u2019s capacity to host world-class events.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Singh reaffirmed the GBF\u2019s readiness to support President Ali\u2019s overarching vision for sport, noting that the government\u2019s long-term strategy could position Guyana as a regional hub for sports tourism.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe GBF stands firmly with President Ali as he begins his second term,\u201d Singh concluded. \u201cWe remain committed to working hand-in-hand with his administration to ensure that basketball, and sport as a whole, continues to play its role in shaping a stronger, more unified Guyana.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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