Athletes from the Rupununi region are scheduled to participate at the Golden Mile championships billed for March 12th at the National Park Circuit, Thomas Lands.
This is according to a release from event coordinator, Edison Jefford. According to the correspondence, notable indigenous leader Mark Rodrigues, has confirmed the participation of several junior and senior athletes from the region.
Rodrigues stated, “We are waiting on the confirmation of some athletes from the Deep South (of the Rupununi) and once we confirm those, we will be coming out in advance to get some training in at the venue. We are looking forward to this event because we know our athletes can make a big impact.”