President Ali commits to supporting hockey

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has pledged full government support for the development of hockey across Guyana.
During a recent meeting with national players, he outlined a vision to make sports a cornerstone of the country’s tourism and youth development agenda over the next five years, emphasising the need for world-class infrastructure and the cultivation of local talent.
A major announcement was the commitment to construct an international-standard hockey facility at Saints Stanislaus College in Durban Park—a school known for its strong youth hockey programme.
While the investment is estimated at US$500,000, President Ali affirmed the government’s intention to collaborate with partners to bring the project to fruition.
The new artificial pitch is expected to boost Guyana’s performance in international hockey competitions, as the sport is typically played on faster synthetic surfaces rather than natural grass.