‘Believe in yourself’ – U.S. Olympians aim to inspire next generation of Guyanese athletes

Great potential in Track and Field

In May, four coaches from the United States of America are in Guyana as part of a programme sponsored by the Government of Guyana and the National Sports Commission in collaboration with the Athletics Association of Guyana.

The coaches are working with their local counterparts to evaluate Guyana’s Olympic prospects in Track and Field.

On Monday, Minister Charles Ramson Jr. said, “We believe that Track and Field is one of the areas that has one of the biggest potentials for us, especially at global events, not just the Olympics but every global event. Why do we believe that? We have more than enough examples of countries who have done well already.”

He added that the missing link to Guyana’s talent development is elite training and programmes that move “our very good athletes into becoming world-class.”

Sports Envoys are athletes and coaches who travel overseas to lead programmes developed by U.S. embassies and consulates.

These American coaches and athletes hold sports clinics for young people and their coaches, participate in community outreach activities, and engage youth in a dialogue on the importance of leadership and respect for diversity.