A five-member strong national Track and Field team departed yesterday for the South American Association of PanAm Youth Athletics Championships in Cali, Colombia.
The championships take place this weekend with the best youth athletes on the continent vying for medals and a chance to compete at the World Youth Championships
Coach of the sojourn, Sham Johnny said “Cali is a good opportunity for these talented young athletes to record their personal bests and medal and also qualify for World Youth.
“The team is well prepared and I expect them to give a good account of themselves.”
Before departure yesterday Johnny added:“Most of the athletes are coming off a previous championship event and this meet is an added bonus for them to gauge their improvements.”
Athletes and events.
Compton Caesar (100m and 200m)
Natricia Hooper (400m and triple jump)
Avon Samuels (200m and 400m)
Matthew (1500m and 3000m)
Casey George (800m and 1500m)
Coach-Sham Johnny
Manager-Carla Rodney
The seven member contingent is scheduled to return on Monday. (Emmerson Campbell)
