Guyana’s national women’s basketball team has received a pledge of support from Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, ahead of their upcoming Georgetown Women’s Classic against Suriname.
The two-match series will be played on August 10 and 11 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Jagdeo met with the team at Freedom House and expressed his commitment to encouraging more female participation in sport.
Among those he met were the Ramlall sisters—Ashna, Arshia, and Amisha—who are making their national team debut on home soil.
Jagdeo, a former track and field athlete and cricketer, noted his personal connection to the family, having grown up and played sports with their father, Sunil Ramlall.
Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) President Michael Singh welcomed the support, stating, “It’s always encouraging to see strong support for women’s basketball. It sends a message to the players and to the country that the sport matters.”
Europe-based professional Joy Adams will captain the Guyanese squad.
While Adams has represented Guyana in the FIBA 3×3 format, this tournament will mark her first appearance in the traditional five-on-five game for the national team.
Guyana Women’s National Team Roster: Joy Adams (Captain), Amisha Ramlall, Ashna Ramlall, Arshia Ramlall, Jamaicy Ogle, Junelly Paddy, Keisha Copperfield, Kassidy Woolford, Malia Samuels, Akeelah Campbell, Brean Ritchie and Keane Andrews
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