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May 14, 2017 Sports
Cable provider E-Networks maintained its association
with the Rising Star / Office of the President / the Guyana Community of Service with a tangible confirmation recently.
The entity added its name on the list of sponsors of the second staging of the Independence Health & Fitness 5K Walk and Run Race which is set to be held on Sunday, May 21.
Staffer Ananja Dukhia handed over a cheque for an undisclosed sum to race representative Avril Black at the entity’s Head office on Camp Street.
According to member of the Organising Committee, Leslie Black, this year’s event will commence in front of the National Sports Commission on Homestretch Avenue proceed east into Vlissingen Road then turn left into Hadfield Street then south into Mandela Avenue, before returning to the starting point for the finish.
Black, who has been involved in the yearly activity since its inauguration last year, told this newspaper that cash and other prizes will be up for grabs in this year’s event.
He revealed that this time around an invitation has been sent out to members of the differently-abled society and so far the feedbnack has been positive.
Black further disclosed that a small entrance fee of $200 will be charged to enter, but this is just for those participating in the run, while the walkers will enter free.
The defending champions are Euleen Josiah in the female category and Winston Messinger in the men’s division.
Among those listed to compete is 98 years old Hilton Lewis.
The race starts at 16:00hrs.
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