Track and field centre launched

Female athletes in an exhibition 100-metre race on the National Track at Leonora, West Coast Demerara (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.

Female athletes in an exhibition 100-metre race on the  National Track at Leonora, West Coast Demerara (GINA photo)
Female athletes in an exhibition 100-metre race on the National Track at Leonora, West Coast Demerara (GINA photo)