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Clubs pleaded with me to assist in new transition – Blackmore
Recently elected General Secretary of the Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) Claude Blackmore in a brief exchange with Kaieteur Sport yesterday said that strong urging from certain clubs was the primary reason for his return to an administrative post.
Claude Blackmore
According to Blackmore, it was the decision by the clubs to nominate him led to the rescinding of an earlier posture not to take up any administrative position in local athletics.
The former President of the AAG, who had presided over the much maligned organisation for the past 13 years (1995-2003) disclosed that contrary to what was reported in the press, he really wanted to call it a day in terms of holding any official post at the administrative level in local athletics, but because a few clubs felt that with his vast experience, especially on the international stage, it would not be the right choice to walk away and not provide a new executive with the tools to properly function at the highest level.
“I had a lot of members from various clubs who pleaded with me to assist in the transition of a new executive, before I eventually walk away from local athletics,” Blackmore revealed.
He added that one must not forget that he got the post after defeating his opponents 5-2, meaning five clubs voted in his favour against two.
Colin Boyce
Blackmore also stated that even though it was reported in the media that new President Assistant Superintendent Colin Boyce expressed reservations about him, he is willing to share some of the experience he has accumulated over the years and fully co-operate with the new Body.
The AAG season commences this Sunday with the staging of the cross-country race at Kuru-Kuru, starting from 14:30 hrs.
The event is being sponsored by Woodpecker Trophy and Sports Shop.
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