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AAG suspends all activities
The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) has become the latest sports association to suspend all activities following growing fears of the coronavirus
The AAG has suspended all activities until April 30th.
Aubrey Hutson – President of AAG.
pandemic. In a release to the media on Friday, the correspondence noted that, “The Athletics Family in Guyana has been affected directly by the world – wide health phenomena caused by the Covid-19 virus. From the postponement of the CARIFTA Games and the threat of suspension of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, it is a reflection of the negative effects of this virus on our sport, which is a major cause for concern for all in our fraternity.”
“To this end the Athletics Association of Guyana will be suspending all activities (competitions, camps and meetings) until April 30th, 2020, where the council will do a further review based on the prevailing conditions. The office, however, will remain open to deal with correspondence and other issues coming from our International bodies, local clubs, coaches and athletes.
Our advice to members of the local fraternity is to kindly use the electronic means of communication at this time.”
Head of the AAG, Aubrey Hutson noted that, “Once the threat of this virus is over, our Governing bodies will try to pull off competitions as soon as possible. With this in mind, it is advised that the athletes find innovative ways of staying fit and prepared for this eventuality. It is asked that you heed the advice of our Health Minister as it relates to social distancing, but ensure that you work with your coaches in planning strategic ways of training.”
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