The morning Opening Ceremony on Friday 16th September, 2016, of the Indigenous Heritage Games 2016 at the Everest Sports Ground, Eve Leary, Georgetown, began with a colourful March-Past of the Athletes from nine of the Regions led out by the GDF Drum Corps.
The morning proceedings were chaired by Sports Producer, Mr. John Ramsingh who welcomed everyone and introduced Mr. Joel Fredericks, the NTC Chairperson who said a Prayer for the Gathering followed by the gathering reciting the National Pledge before the Speeches.
President of the Foundation, Ms. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon speaking on behalf of the Guyana Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF) expressed delight at the opportunity to participate in the Indigenous Heritage Games 2016.
