The Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) is expected to encamp eight of the top junior swimmers in Peru.
This is according to the Association’s President, Dwayne Scott who made this disclosure to Stabroek Sport Monday.
Scott disclosed that there was a swim meet August 22 which was used to select the swimmers.
The swimmers selected are Leon Seaton Jr., Paul Mahaica Jr., Daniel Claxton, Elliott Gonsalves, Sekhel Tzedeq, Aleka Persaud, Patrice Mahaica and Ariel Rodrigues.
“We hope to have both Coach Sean (Baksh) and Coach Shyka (Gonsalves) accompanying the swimmers on this trip,” Scott stated while pointing out that the camp will run for four weeks prior to the South America Junior swimming championship which is also expected to be in Peru.
“For now we are hoping to do camp in Peru,” he noted, but reckoned, “COVID-19 may affect that. We may resort to hosting it here in Guyana.”
According to Scott, “Due to COVID and the restraints I am only hoping that the athletes can be able to attend the event. We believe that our programmes are bearing fruit since we continue to see improvements from all the swimmers. We are pushing for an Olympic qualification and expect to see some personal best in the upcoming events.”
Scott reasoned that the more swimmers competing for spots, it will change the landscape of swimming in Guyana will all vying for a place on the national team.
He pointed out that the message of GASA is that they believe in the athletes and make sure they can represent Guyana at the highest level.
