Hooper wins Big Star Youth and Sports Club’s Emancipation race

Athletes and officials at the conclusion of the race

After Valenzuela took top honours in the 5k male race, Javier Henry had to settle for second, while Joseph Rahaman came third. Amari Gibbs finished fourth.

Leander Bennette, Princes Butcher and Torremica Dick were the other finishers in that order in the female 5k race.

Berty Rahaman took the brave step to run the Over-50 category solo, and he finished in style. Veteran coach Patrick Gray, one of the founding fathers of the club, was presented a special award for his services over the years.

The race was successfully organised by Tyrone Smith and the Big Star Committee members, while corporate support came from A Ally’s and Sons, Courts Guyana, Republic Bank, Banks DIH, Sparkle Supermarket and Athletics Guyana.

In addition to the companies, locals from the area supported the event financially.

Big Star Youth and Sport Club was founded in 1991.

The club is known for producing cricketers, with Melroy Barkley being the club’s first National youth cricketer, while current Guyana Harpy Eagles selectee, Sylus Tyndall started his career at the Ulverston-based club.

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