“What a time to be alive, to see the massive transformation and growth in my country.”
The words of Guyanese Olympian, boxer Keevin Allicock as he endorsed President Irfaan Ali for a second term.
Allicock, who became the first Guyanese boxer to compete at an Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020 since John Douglas in 1996, praised the government for its investment across sectors and noted the administration’s commitment to moving the country forward.
He is the second from the sport of boxing to support President Ali’s second term bid, following on the heels of Guyana’s lone Olympic medalist Michael Parris last week.
“I support His Excellency for a second term. I believe in his leadership,” Allicock, a Commonwealth Youth Games silver medallist affirmed.
“I’ve seen the development. These are not things people sit and tell me, this is not something I have to be advised upon, I’m here and I’m seeing!”
“A couple of years ago it was never like this, but now we’re seeing it and I’m truly honoured and grateful to be a part of the growth.”
Allicock hailed the leadership of President Ali, Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo and Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips for delivering on their promises over the last five years, adding that they have a great vision for the country.
The proud son of Albouystown also highlighted the “tremendous job” of Sport Minister Charles Ramsson Jr. and his team at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport in collaborating with associations and athletes, and placing great emphasis on infrastructure development in sport.
“I know of a lot of athletes who have been getting assistance to further their careers. At this point in time, it’s far better than where we were and I know it will get even better over the next five years,” Allicock asserted.
In 2025, a record G$8 billion was allocated for sport in the national budget, which was a record-high G$1.3 trillion.
From 2020 to 2025, under the stewardship of President Ali, the Government of Guyana has allocated an unprecedented $21.61 billion to sport development, and for Allicock, the result of that investment is very much visible.
“The money that government has been injecting in sports, you’re seeing where it’s going, you’re seeing the development, you’re seeing the changes, you’re seeing young people from those areas that didn’t have opportunities are now getting opportunities.”
Since assuming office in August 2020, President Ali has always touted Guyana as a hub for major sport and entertainment events, and the country’s potential as the go-to eco-tourism destination.
Allicock is excited by that prospect, further underlining his decision to support the incumbent for another term.
With this in mind, the national boxer is encouraging fellow Guyanese to make the right decision on September 1 when they go to the polls.
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