District 10 extends reign at `Nationals’

Athletes and officials of Upper Demerara/Kwakwani celebrating last evening at the National Track and Field Centre with the Champions of Champions trophy with Non-Alcoholic Brand Manager from Banks DIH Limited, Clayton McKenzie. (Orlando Charles photo) 

Add another National Schools Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championship trophy to the cabinet of Upper Demerara/ Kwakwani (District 10).

Led by a sprint treble by star athlete, Deshana Skeete, along with double gold medal performances by middle distance star, Ronell Newton along with the meet’s fastest man, Shane Haynes, the Linden-based outfit was successful in once again defending the ‘Champions of Champions’ trophy…a symbol of supremacy for the longstanding fixture.

The black and gold clad outfit came, saw and conquered to retain the coveted piece of hardware when the curtains came down on the 58th edition of the prestigious championship last evening at the National Track and Field Centre.