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.