Dear Editor,
There will be times when our sports’ ambassadors suffer mixed fortunes at overseas meetings, but we must continue to give our full support at all times. The mere fact that Guyana is being represented means a lot, and we should always continue to be very optimistic that our moment to shine at the top will some day become a reality.
I extend my congratulations to the two returning youth ambassadors from the just concluded 2009 World Youth Championship in Italy, and hope that they would be able to make adjustments to their technique, speed and qualifying times, and that they would keep focused as they continue their journey in future competitions.
I couldn’t help, but notice the photos of two other junior track and field athlethes from the six-member team in a recent daily, who are heading for the 2009 Pan Am Games in Trinidad in a matter of days. I have seen them in action; they are very impressive and I often wish that Guyana had a high-tech track facility.
We have just got to make do with what’s available and try not to let it deter us. As they make their final preparations before daparture, they should not feel fearful of or intimidated by the competition.
Win or lose, Guyana will soon be one of the toughest competitors on the track.
Yours faithfully,
T Pemberton
