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GASA stages National Independence Championships

May 24, 2016 Sports

The nation’s top swimmers will take to the pool when the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (G.A.S.A) stages its annual National Independence Championships long course meet at the National Aquatic Center, Liliendaal, May 27-29.
Officials said that the competition will be held in collaboration with Guyana’s Golden Jubilee Independence Anniversary.
When activities get underway on Friday, the swimmers will engage in the 1500m Freestyle and shortly afterwards, the 200m Butterfly. The swimmers return on Saturday, May 28 for the 800m Freestyle in the morning sessions while they engage in the 200m Backstroke soon afterwards. There will also be heated rivalry in the 50m Butterfly, 100m Breaststroke, 50m Backstroke and 200m Freestyle among other categories.
Activities would be conducted under the auspices of the governing body, FINA and all rules are in force. The closing ceremony will follow immediately after the championships and an entrance fee of $200 will be charged on Saturday.

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