With Olympic-size pool, Guyana to dive into swimming big time

Swimmers celebrate the opening of the 50m pool yesterday at Liliendaal. (Orlando Charles photo)

The National Aquatic Centre opened yesterday at Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara, as plans were disclosed for developing the sport and marketing  it to potential sponsors and athletes and  hosting showpiece events after a warm-up/warm-down facility becomes a reality.

The commissioning was attended by President Bharrat Jagdeo, who delivered the feature address, members of the diplomatic corps, ministers of government and other officials,