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Concept of daily exercise enforced at ‘Challenge Day’ activities
Regular exercise is good for the body and it curtails chronic diseases.
Showing them how it’s done: Minister Anthony (3rd left) is joined by other officials, school children and other fitness enthusiasts in a rigorous workout
This has always been the view of Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCY&S), Frank Anthony, and he reinforced this sentiment when sports officials, school children and exercise gurus among others convened at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence Wednesday morning last to engage in a series of sport activities to commemorate ‘Challenge Day,’ organized with the general objective of encouraging citizens to adopt new attitudes towards active and healthy living.
The action got underway shortly after the playing of the National Anthem when Mr. Anthony addressed the gathering. He complimented the hard work of Director of Youth and Sports, Neil Kumar and his staff in making the occasion a reality even as he reiterated the importance of a daily exercise routine. The Minister noted that citizens are not exercising and playing enough and pointed out that such lax behavior in turn precludes them from enjoying a wholesome life. “So I urge you to engage in at least 30 minutes of daily exercise to increase your chances of a healthy life,” Minister Anthony said.
The Sports Minister further beseeched those present to take the message back to their respective schools and communities to encourage wider participation. “Exercising must not be a one off activity but a daily endeavour,” he concluded.
Several other sports officials and government functionaries added their voice to the cause including Permanent Secretary (MCY&S), Alfred King and Director of Youth and Sports, Neil Kumar.
Shortly after Mr. Anthony’s address, fitness guru, Curtis McKenzie engaged officials of the Sports Ministry and school children in a rigorous 15 minutes exercise session. Those in attendance were also treated to a martial arts display by students of the Guyana Amateur Karate Federation, a dance exhibition by reps of the National School of Dance while national boxing coach, Wensel Thomas took his charges through a session that highlighted the fundamentals of the sport. Members of the Guyana Police Force were also in attendance and engaged in a physical display session under the guidance of Mr. Bookie.
During this period also, Minister Anthony joined Mr. Kumar, Mr. Alfred, Ms DeSouza and other sports officials in fifteen minutes of hectic calisthenics under the guidance of Curtis. The day’s activities culminated with a parachute display by troopers of the Guyana Defense Force. In all, 8 troopers exhibited their skills after exiting the aircraft at 5000 feet. Six of them opened their ‘chutes’ at 4000 feet while the other two catapulted a further 500 feet before releasing the apparatus.
The general objective the occasion is to encourage citizens to adopt new attitudes towards active and healthy living; achieved by persuading individuals to encompass at least 15 minutes of physical activity into their daily routine towards a healthy lifestyle. More importantly, the event is a fun day that creates awareness and enthusiasm for fitness and active living in participating communities.
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