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Pan Am Games team to leave Wednesday
– Ministry pledges support
The national athletics team that will compete at the Pan American Games in Trinidad and Tobago from July 28-August 2 departs Guyana on Wednesday following a commitment from the Sports Ministry.
The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) was unable to secure overwhelming support from the corporate community, but AAG President, Colin Boyce told Kaieteur Sport yesterday that the team will nevertheless attend the meet.
“We did not get anything from anyone, but the Ministry is willing to help. I do not foresee a problem. We should be alright before Tuesday. I know for sure that the team will go to the meet. I am not worried about that,” Boyce said.
Lack of adequate funding had prevented two athletics teams from competing at overseas competitions. The sponsorship issue has also affected the Pan Am team, but Boyce stated that he is determined to have them compete.
The AAG is concentrating on Okeme Stewart, Roxanna Rigby and Nadine Rodrigues for sponsorship along with manager Pamela Phillips and coach, Lyndon Wilson, since Triston Joseph and Kevin Bailey are already in Trinidad.
This newspaper understands that Joseph and Bailey are to participate at the Hampton Games in Trinidad this weekend. Rodrigues was down to compete at Hampton, but did not raise the funds to depart in time for the prestigious meet.
(Edison Jefford)
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