Following Suriname’s triumphant capture of the overall championship at the 2025 Inter-Guyanese Games (IGS) and its subsequent designation as host nation for the 2026 edition, national sports authorities are shifting focus toward early and targeted preparations. This strategic pivot was emphasized during an evaluation meeting convened by the Foundation School Sport Federation Suriname (SSFS).
The post-competition assessment, held Saturday at the Surinamese Olympic Committee headquarters, featured Enrique Ralim, Director of Sports at the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports, representing Minister Lalinie Gopal. Ralim expressed official appreciation for the Surinamese delegation’s performance during the December 5-7 tournament in Georgetown, Guyana.
Beyond athletic achievements, Ralim specifically commended the athletes for their exceptional discipline, dedication, and sportsmanship throughout the competition. He highlighted that the tournament’s most significant value lay in the personal development of young participants and the strengthened camaraderie forged among neighboring nations.
SSFS President Aniel Ghisaidoobe identified several improvement areas during the evaluation, particularly emphasizing the need for enhanced logistical frameworks. The federation has already developed comprehensive proposals to standardize accommodation and nutrition protocols through clearly defined guidelines.
These structural proposals will shortly be discussed with other participating nations to further professionalize the games’ organization and quality standards. With Suriname poised to host IGS 2026, the ministry is intensifying efforts to bolster school sports programs nationwide.
The overarching objective is to elevate Suriname’s athletic and organizational capabilities to ensure national selections maintain regional leadership in future competitions. As a token of recognition, all participating athletes received compensation during the meeting for their intensive preparation and championship-winning contributions to IGS 2025.