Latest update December 4th, 2024 2:40 AM
AAG launches 13th South American 10km Road Race
Banks DIH Water Brand Manager Errol Nelson (third, left) hands over the sponsorship deal to AAG President, Aubrey Hutson yesterday in the presence of other AAG officials at his office in Alberttown.
– Banks DIH aboard, athletes Under-16 debarred
The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) launched the 13th Edition of the South American 10km Road Race yesterday at the Office of Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) President, Aubrey Hutson, which is also the Secretariat for the race.
It was disclosed that Banks DIH is aboard under its Rainforest Water and Powerade brands for a massive improvement in participation and prestige. The race will be held on November 8 and the AAG President has committed to hosting all 12 South American countries.
“We expect greater participation. We have received commitments from all 12 of South American countries, as well as calls from the United Arab Emirates, as well as an increase in the number of Caribbean countries,” Hutson revealed.
In addition, he disclosed that the event was restructured with an overall winner being crowned at the conclusion of the three stages in Suriname (October 31), Guyana (second stage) and Panama, respectively. It is hoped that this initiative creates more participation.
However, in a shocking revelation and seeming contradiction to encouraging increased participation, there will be no age categories in the event this year, with each athlete entering in the Open Category. Athletes 16 and under are debarred from participating.
According to Hutson, a points system will be introduced where the athlete accumulating the most points after competing in the three stages will receive the overall prize as well as an extra US$1500. He thanked Banks DIH for their continued support.
“We are appreciative and grateful to Banks for answering the call as our first sponsor,” Huston stated. Banks DIH Water Brand Manager, Errol Nelson stressed the major beverage company’s commitment to sport.
“Our sponsorship of this South American 10k race demonstrates our steadfast involvement in the development of sports in Guyana and in particular athletics. Our involvement in the event will be in the form of creating awareness of the brand, along with providing refreshments for the athletes and ground staff,” Nelson informed.
The final leg of the 10k race series will be held on November 16 in Panama. Guyana’s Cleveland Forde won the Suriname and Guyana stages last year and was fourth in Panama; with much more at stake this year, Forde will be aiming to win all three stages.
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