Dear Editor,
The press has reported that it might not be possible for Kadecia Baird to represent Guyana at the U23 South American Championships slated for Sao Paulo, Brazil, because of clashes with her schooling, and the fact that two months’ prior notice is required. It is evident that Guyana has just failed to cross the first hurdle towards Rio 2016 for this upcoming track athlete to represent the Golden Arrowhead. It is absolutely no fault of Miss Baird‘s.
The fact of the matter is, that it does not matter how many sporting events Guyana has slated, we have to accept that the final word on when she is available will come from her current US coach and other responsible persons in her camp looking after her welfare.
That’s a crystal clear indication to me that Guyana is more-or-less powerless. I am once again saying that only when Ms Baird becomes a citizen of the USA and an avenue opens up for her to compete under the US flag, global status and stardom could be achieved. It is also my belief that there are responsible persons surrounding her in the US camp and only with the guidance of those persons will she grow healthier.
Yours faithfully,
T Pemberton
