German’s Restaurant has thrown its support behind the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG).
Yesterday, CEO of the entity, Clinton Urling handed over a cheque worth $100,000 to Team Manager, Amanda Hermonstine to aid with offsetting the expenses of the 15 shortlisted athletes scheduled to represent Guyana at the Games in Grenada on Easter Weekend.
Urling told the media that this year, his company will focus primarily on sponsoring athletes and sports disciplines and reminded that in January he injected the same amount into Beach Football.
Urling then encouraged other corporate entities to do their part in helping our local sportsmen and women to bring glory to the nation.
President of the AAG, Aubrey Hutson was thankful and stated that in excess of $4M is estimated to cover the cost of the expenses of the athletes and officials. He also disclosed that the government of Guyana, the Guyana Olympic Association and other corporate sponsors have also thrown their support behind the athletes. However, the target is still to be met.
The 45th CARIFTA Games scheduled for March 26-28 at the National Athletic Stadium in St. George’s.
Team composition is:
Running Brave Athletic Club
Avon Samuels (200m and 400m Girls U18), Claudrice McKoy (1500m and 3000m Girls U18), Samuel Lynch (400m and 800m Boys U 18), Natricia Hooper (Triple Jump and 400m Girls U 20), Jeremy Garette (800m and 1500m Boys U 18) and Matthew McKenzie (1500m and 5000m Boys U 20).
Guyana Defense Force
Kenisha Phillips (100m and 200m Girls U18), Andrea Foster (800m and 1500m Girls U 20) and Odwin Tudor (5000m Boys U 20).
Upper Demerara Schools
Chantoba Bright (Triple and Long Jump Girls U 18) and Daniel Williams (High Jump, 200m and 400m Boys U18).
Christianburg Wismar Secondary School
Compton Ceasar (100m and 200m Boys U 20).
Super Up-coming Runners
Tyrell Peters (100m and 200m Boys U 18).
Mercury Fast Laners
Joshua Jones (Shot Put and Discus Boys U 18).
United States of America
Alyssa Sandy (100m and 400m Hurdles Girls U 20).
The officials are: Sheryl Hermonstine (Team Manager), Robert Chisolm (Head Coach) and Rawle Griffith (Assistant Coach).
