A podium chasing Track and Field outfit departed for Colombia last evening to compete in the South American Athletics U-20 Championships.
Spearheaded by this year’s CARIFTA Games 400m gold medalist, Tianna Springer, the contingent comprises seven athletes and three officials.
Prior to departure to the May 19-21 biennial event in Bogota, they met with Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr. and Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle yesterday in the boardroom of the Ministry on Main Street.
The team’s sojourn is being supported by the National Sports Commission (NSC) and by extension the Ministry of Sport.
The courtesy call yesterday is in keeping with the new mandate of the NSC and the Ministry to meet with teams representing the Golden Arrowhead prior to departure and upon their return.
The team comprises Springer, Ezekiel Newton, Wesley Noble, Kareese Lloyd, Jaheel Corvette, Erin Leitch and Isiah Trim.
The unit will be accompanied by Kenisha Headley (Manager), Johnny Greavesande (Coach), and Akeem Stewart (Massage Therapist).
The 10-person contingent is scheduled to return on May 22.
The top brass of the Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sport, the Guyana Olympic Association, the NSC, and sponsors for their continued support to the association and the development of Track and Field.
