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SUNDAY CHRONICLE October 16, 2016
WADA instructs cancellation of Greaves cycle race
THE much anticipated Alonzo Greaves birth anniversary 30-lap cycle race which was scheduled for the inner circuit of the National Park yesterday was called off,according to the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF). According to a GCF source, the reason for the cancellation is the fact that Greaves is still serving a one year ban in accordance to the Union of Cycling International (UCI) rules. Speaking to Chronicle Sport yesterday, Greaves said he feels very depressed because the two previous events which were organized in his name,the local cyclists were very happy and enthusiastic to be a part of the activity. “I am not staging this event to make money, rather, I’m am putting money into the cyclist’s pockets as a reward for their hard work and dedication” Greaves stated, adding “I just want to give back to the sport and assist with the development of the
sport local. It’s not that I want to party or anything like that for my birth anniversary.” Greaves said the sus-
ALONZO GREAVES pension will end on November 1 and he will either stage the event just after or probably wait until next year. Once a cyclist has been served with a ban, that cyclist cannot in any way be associated with the sport until that
ban is over.However, he/she can train in isolation but not alongside any cyclist/s. The much talked about event, carried in all the dailies over a three-week period,had attracted great support from the cycling fraternity and other persons right up to yesterday morning,just prior to the scheduled 11:00hrs start Guyana’s leading wheelmen,including defending champion Geron Williams, Raynauth Jeffrey, Raul Leal, Orville Hinds, Michael Anthony, Mark Harris, Jamal John, Andrew Hicks, Romello Crawford and Akeem Wilkinson,were among the attendees. Greaves was suspended for one year by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), after he failed a doping test. He was one of 10 identified by the Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organisation (RADO) for random testing at the conclusion of the Tour of Guyana Five-Stage race in
November 2015. The Disciplinary Panel noted that Greaves admitted to the charge, but stated that the infraction was not intentional. This is his first violation and he waived his right to have the “B” sample analyzed. It was decided that Greaves shall be disqualified in respect of the Tour of Guyana Five-Stage Cycle Race and any prize money and ranking points obtained therein shall be forfeited. The 12-month period of ineligibility started on November 1, 2015 and ends on November 1, 2016. During this period, Greaves would be barred from participating in any capacity in any event or activity or competition authorized, organized or sanctioned by the Guyana Olympic Association, and is ineligible to participate in any capacity in any national, regional or international sport activity for a period of 12 months.
ICC approves USACA proposed governance structure (ICC)- THE ICC Board meeting concluded in Cape Town on Friday with ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar wrapping up the week of committee meetings with a full ICC Board meeting. He said: “We have had a productive week working with our Members for the long-term benefit of cricket. We are continuing our work on the whole ICC governance structure, including the revenue share model, and I expect a proposal to go to our board next year. “A number of decisions have been taken, particularly around the governance of cricket in the USA, women’s cricket and funding of associate cricket to drive up playing standards.” USACA The ICC Board considered a proposed governance structure prepared by the USA Sustainable Foundation Advisory Group, together with USACA’s comments and approved a modified version for incorporation by USACA. The proposed governance structure, which also includes a new board structure with representation from across the cricket community, independent directors and elite players, is aimed at unifying the sport in the USA. The governance structure and underlying constitution will now be shared with USACA who will be requested to approve its implementation by 15 December 2016. ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar said: “We have spent considerable time working towards the unification of the USA cricket community and making USACA compliant with the reinstatement conditions imposed by the ICC Board in June 2015. ICC Women’s World Twenty20 2020 Cricket Australia, hosts for the men’s and women’s ICC World Twenty20 in 2020, proposed holding the women’s tournament as a stand-alone event six months ahead of the men’s edition. The ICC Board approved this request considering it a big step forward for the women’s game in a market where there is a clear appetite for women’s cricket given the success of the WBBL.
NSC, GOA lend support to Kaysan Ninvalle THE National Sports Commission and the Guyana Olympic Association are the latest entities to support Guyana’s National Table Tennis 11-13 years champion Kaysan Ninvalle. Ninvalle will be attending the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Hopes Training and Selection Camp in Lima, Peru.
The young prodigy, also the Caribbean 11 and under Table Tennis Cadet Champion, departed Guyana yesterday for the camp which runs from October 17 to 23. The Director of Sport,Christopher Jones, indicated that his organization and by extension the Guyana Government, is committed to sports development and
supporting young talents like Ninvalle,with the view of helping them to realize their potential in both sports and academics. He also added that he was happy in addition to being compelled to have the NSC support Ninvalle upon receiving the request for support from the Guyana Table Tennis Association
L-R Linden Johnson, Kaysan Ninvalle, Garfield Wiltshire and Juman Yassin
L-R Coach Linden Johnson, Christopher Jones, Kaysan Ninvalle and GTTA President Godfrey Munroe.
(GTTA),since he was aware of the exploits of young table tennis talents who brought Guyana regional honors. GOA President,K. Juman Yassin,also indicated his pleasure in supporting Ninvalle at a small presentation ceremony at the GOA Headquarters in High Street. Ninvalle and his coach Linden Johnson were presented with cheques by Yassin and GOA Treasurer Garfield Wiltshire. Yassin also spoke on the
implementation of the National Athlete Development Program-Table Tennis for Schools Project. The project is a collaborative effort soon to be implemented. The program will see a structured platform with programs which would aid in producing and developing a greater nucleus of Guyanese athletes. The World Hopes is one of the new projects of the ITTF Education & Training Program for young talent-
ed players in the U-11 age group that have already showcased their abilities and skills in international arenas,and are aspiring candidates in the route toward excellence. Once selected and under the ITTF preview ,the program offers a comprehensive and continuous pathway for players’ development from the age of 11 until they become Olympic candidates, while still under 21.