The Ministry of Education and the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) officially launched the 61st edition of the National Schools’ Cycling, Swimming, and Track and Field Championships yesterday at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora.
This year’s annual event will be held at the Edinburgh edifice from November 26 to December 1.
According to a press release, Deputy Chief Education Officer (Tech), Dr. Ritesh Tularam, stated that the Ministry has prioritised sports development in the education system. He explained that sports are part of the ministry’s agenda to produce well-rounded students.
In an overview of the upcoming event, Second Vice President of GTU Julian Cambridge stated that during the course of the six days, the nation’s best student-athletes and teachers from the 15 districts will compete for medals and bragging rights in swimming at the National Aquatic Centre, cycling at the National Park, and athletics at the National Track and Field Centre.
On Monday, November 27, the National Park and the National Aquatic Centre will be packed with cyclists and swimmers, while all roads will lead to the National Track and Field Centre from November 28 to December 1 for the athletics segment of the championships.
During the launch, the audience was treated to a physical display performance by the North Georgetown Secondary School and a steel-pan interlude by students from the West Demerara Secondary School. This year, the championships are sponsored by Banks DIH Limited, Digicel Guyana, Massy Guyana, and Impressions Inc.
