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Hear this story. In a shocking turn of events, the National Gymnasium was found in a deplorable state during the International Karate Diagaku World Cup events recently. The sight of three half drums, a bucket, and a washing tub strategically placed to catch rainwater leaking through the roof was nothing short of disgraceful. This incident is not only a national embarrassment but also a stark reflection of the gross neglect and mismanagement that plagues our sports infrastructure, particularly under the current Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport, Charles Ramson.
The Minister’s braggadocious and bombastic rhetoric in Parliament often paints a rosy picture of the state of sports in Guyana. However, the reality witnessed at the National Gymnasium tells a different story. Despite the country’s rapidly growing wealth from the oil industry, the conditions of our sports facilities remain appalling and unacceptable. One would expect that the influx of resources would translate into improved facilities for our athletes and international guests. Instead, we are subjected to the shameful spectacle of waterlogged floors and makeshift, ad hoc solutions to basic infrastructural problems.
It is utterly incomprehensible that in an oil-rich nation, our sports facilities are left in such a dilapidated state. This situation clearly indicates the Minister’s failure to prioritize and invest in the development of sports infrastructure. His pompous declarations in Parliament are mere empty promises, creating a façade of progress and competence. The minister’s inability to address these fundamental issues not only tarnishes our national image but also undermines the hard work and dedication of our athletes, who deserve to compete in respectable conditions.
The Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport must be held accountable for this unacceptable situation. The citizens of Guyana deserve better, and our athletes deserve facilities that reflect our nation’s wealth and potential. The embarrassment witnessed at the National Gymnasium should serve as a wake-up call for all of us to demand better governance and accountability in the management of our sports facilities. It is high time that the minister stops hiding behind grandiloquent speeches and takes concrete actions to rectify this dire situation!
