Recently the GOA assisted the AAG with their expenses for CARIFTA. In photo: President Godfrey Munroe in centre hands over the sponsorship cheque to Aubrey Hutson, flanked by Executive Members of the Guyana Olympic Association. From left to right: Michael Singh, Philip Fernandes, Emily Ramdhani, Aubrey Hutson, Godfrey Munroe, Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, Cristy Campbell and Steve Ninvalle
It was further explained that the CAC organisers indicated that due to the short timeframe before the games, there would be no extension of deadlines for submissions of athletes’ and officials’ long list information since they are battling logistical issues.
“The GOA is still exploring ways to seek compliance from the AAG, in view of ensuring members of Guyana’s athletics team participate at the prestigious games”, the release added.
With the qualification positions of the respective disciplines being outlined, the GOA is currently working with the respective national federations to ensure that all the coordination elements are aligned for Guyana’s successful participation in the 2023 edition of the games.
The final names and compositions of the respective sports disciplines will be revealed on the finalization of their respective teams.
Nine disciplines qualify
Nine sports disciplines have qualified to represent Guyana at the multisport Olympic cycle event that will see 37 nations from the CAC region competing in over 54 sporting disciplines.
Guyana is slated to see representation in Boxing, Squash, Badminton, Swimming, Table Tennis, Archery, 3×3 Basketball, Hockey, and Track and Field.
The newly-elected executive committee of the GOA has confirmed that experienced sports administrator Dr. Karen Pilgrim will serve as Guyana’s Chef de Mission.
The disciplines of squash, badminton, and table tennis have all qualified their male and female teams while basketball qualified their female 3×3 team.
Hockey, which will be played in the Dominican Republic, has qualified their male team.
In contrast, boxing has qualified on the basis of its elite boxers’ rankings and performance in regional competitions.
With the qualification positions of the respective disciplines being outlined, the Guyana Olympic Association is currently working with the respective national federations to ensure that all the coordination elements are aligned for Guyana’s successful participation at the 2023 edition of the games.
The final names and compositions of the respective sports disciplines will be revealed on finalization of their respective teams.
Recently the GOA assisted the AAG with their expenses for CARIFTA. In photo: President Godfrey Munroe in centre hands over the sponsorship cheque to Aubrey Hutson, flanked by Executive Members of the Guyana Olympic Association. From left to right: Michael Singh, Philip Fernandes, Emily Ramdhani, Aubrey Hutson, Godfrey Munroe, Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, Cristy Campbell and Steve Ninvalle
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