Track and field centre launched

Preparing for the elections? A former athlete, President Donald Ramotar (centre), and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony (right) in the starting blocks on the synthetic track (GINA photo)

President Donald Ramotar has expressed optimism that the new National Track and Field Center, at Leonora, West Demerara will bring sports glory to Guyana, GINA said.

Before a capacity crowd yesterday of sports officials, athletes, students and other stakeholders, the president said that “mega events” are now possible, as no such facility existed previously.

Preparing for the elections? A former athlete, President Donald Ramotar (centre), and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony (right) in the starting blocks on the synthetic track (GINA photo)
Preparing for the elections? A former athlete, President Donald Ramotar (centre), and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony (right) in the starting blocks on the synthetic track (GINA photo)