Weightlifting association selects three for tournament in Cuba

Following national trials on Sunday at the Michael Parris Fitness Centre, the Guyana Amateur Weightlifting Association (GAWA) has selected three athletes to represent Guyana at the Manuel Suarez Weightlifting tournament in Cuba.

The 36th annual tournament which attracts in excess of 80 athletes from more than 15 territories, is scheduled for March 20-26 in Havana.

Matthew Assing, Jonathan Ford and Krystal Chandraban are the lifters selected to represent the Golden Arrowhead.

The GAWA’s General Secretary, Seon Erskine is the team’s manager while Seon Cozier has been named as the coach.

GAWA’s participation is based on the association’s ability to secure the necessary sponsorship.

The sport of weightlifting which is part of the Olympic Games, consists of 2 lifts: the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk. The goal is to lift more weight than competitors in the same weight class.