A U.S based Guyanese group called Guyana’s Ex-Athletes Friends Association is set to run off three events from today, Guyana’s Independence weekend.
The body which is working in collaboration with the AAG, will run off a 5k/10k road race, a relay championship and for the first-time a Plaisance/Sparendaam area under – 18 one-mile road-race.
President of the body, Mrs. Burgette Williams-Ford, a former National athlete, spoke to Stabroek Sports about the initiative. She explained that the Plaisance/Sparendaam area under – 18 road-race will be the first of the three events.
“The event is basically for the school kids in Plaisance… it’s the first time for this event and we will be giving away prizes and we are hoping that it is successful… we are calling the parents and kids to come out and support the event even those who won’t be participating,” she noted.
Later in the evening, from 17:00h, the body will stage the 5K/10K race, which will begin at the GNS Ground on Carifesta Avenue and make its way to the University of Guyana (UG) turn, before making its way back to the starting point.
Meanwhile, Kenrick Smith who is the vice president of the body and sponsor of the relay championships, noted that the 16 relay events will run off tomorrow at theLeonora Track and Field Stadium on the West Coast Demerara.
Williams-Ford pointed out that 14 tablets, eight bicycles, a number of bag-packs, 65 pairs of running shoes and US $2500 in cash are up for grabs. —
