The team won four medals
He further revealed that a formal meeting between the Olympic team and Minister Ramson Jr will ensue and that all matters relating to the development of the sport can and will be ventilated to move the discipline forward.
“To the team, heartfelt congratulations,” Ninvalle concluded.
On the other hand, Head of the Delegation Spencer thanked the welcoming committee for the unexpected but overwhelming and appreciative reception, noting that the team worked assiduously to be able to compete at a “world-class activity” despite being only afforded a preparatory phase of seven months.
According to Spencer, though the team was unable to train on the requisite surface for the discipline, a reality only afforded upon arrival in Berlin, he is delighted with the group’s performance.
He explained, “Even though better could have been done. We made a few mistakes which cost us a few more gold medals, but never the less we rallied through and returned to Guyana with one gold, three silvers, and a bronze.”
Spencer further declared that the Special Olympics team has never departed local shores to compete at this strata and returned empty-handed, affirming that not only financial support is required but facilities conducive to developing this sporting fraternity.
Meanwhile, the soft-spoken athletic trio of Rachel Mortley, Stephanie Ramotar, and Daniel Samsundar stated that the event was a fantastic experience and that they are delighted to have represented their country and secured silverware.
The team won four medals
