Local track and field star, Emanuel Archibald continues to grab headlines for all the positive reasons.
The 24-year-old, who over the weekend earned the 100m and long jump titles at the National Senior Championships, has signed a one-year deal to become a Malta Carib Brand Ambassador.
Archibald, a standout talent from Linden, inked the deal on Tuesday at Ansa McAL’s country headquarters in Beterverwagting.
The contract will make Archibald the face of Malta Carib with the top sprinter and long jumper having a significant chance to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics next month.
In addition, Malta Carib also paid for Archibald’s ticket to The Bahamas where he will compete this weekend.
The national long jump record holder (8.12m) who ran a personal best 10.18s at the National Championship, noted that this was a moment he had dreamt of.
“I am pleased to receive this sponsorship from Malta Carib and I just want to thank God, my parents and the Brusches family for keeping me grounded to this point in my life. This moment is something I wrote down since 2018 as a goal and to receive this is like a dream come through. The belief of betting on yourself and hoping that one day someone sees your hard work to pave the way for such a moment; I am thankful for this sponsorship and looking forward to a long-term partnership with this great company,” Archibald stated at the contract signing.
Country Manager for Carib Brewery Limited (CBL), Kelvin Singh, highlighted the importance of such relationships with athletes. “We are extremely happy to commence this partnership with the very talented Mr. Emanuel Archibald that will span for the next twelve (12) months. Emanuel has been one of the top and most consistent athletes during the past couple of years to represent Guyana. We believe that these strategic relationships are required to support the athletes and provide sustenance during the year rather than a one-off sponsorship. I would like to wish Emanuel all the best during the meet in The Bahamas and the rest of the season,” Singh shared.
Meanwhile, Brand Manager of Malta Carib, Gabriel Lopes mentioned that Malta Carib is proud to associate itself with such a hard-working athlete.
“Emanuel has the heart and focus it takes to become an exceptional athlete. He is already halfway there and Malta Carib is delighted to be partnering with him to assist in making his dreams a reality. Just look at his track record so far, he was able to set the Guyanese record in the long jump and now he aims for bigger and better; we believe that this is just the beginning of greater things to come for him,” Lopes said. Archibald will be heading to The Bahamas today where he will compete in a meet that can possibly raise his ranking in the long jump while trying to qualify for the men’s 100 metres for the Olympic Games.
