The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) is doing whatever in it can to assist its umbrella bodies and athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to its President, K Juman-Yassin, he received 5000 face masks compliments of DENMOR. The masks are currently being shared to athletes, clubs and associations as a means of stemming the spread of the virus.
The masks can be uplifted at his Lamaha Gardens residence. Juman-Yassin also mentioned yesterday that 200 hampers have been disbursed to associations to assist athletes in need.
The national federations which responded to the GOA’s email and received hampers included Swimming, Weightlifting, Hockey, Tennis, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Boxing, Cycling, Basketball, Judo, Track and Field and Rugby. GOA’S Vice President, Dr. Karen Pilgrim told this publication yesterday that the body as an organization has not been adversely affected by the pandemic, however, the main concern remains on the health and welfare of the athletes. Dr.Pilgrim added that the payments of stipends have continued and that the day-to-day business of GOA is currently being conducted via Emails, Whatsapp and Zoom.
She said that once the COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed, the association will return to business as usual as in 2021.
