CARIFTA Games contingent departs today

Mar 28, 2024 Sports

Members of Guyana’s CARIFTA Games squad along with Minister Charles Ramson and members of the National Sports Commission (NSC).

Minister Ramson challenge athletes to better last year’s performance

By Rawle Toney

Kaieteur Sports – Guyana’s 23-member contingent for the CARIFTA Games in Grenada is set to depart the country today to compete in the 51st edition of the games, which commenced in 1972.

Yesterday, the team paid a courtesy visit to Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr. at his Main Street office, where they received words of encouragement to be exemplary ambassadors for Guyana.

Minister Ramson, whose office provided the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) with its largest financial backing for the CARIFTA Games, also issued a challenge to the athletes to surpass last year’s performance, where they secured 13 medals – three gold, two silver, and three bronze.

This year’s squad marks the largest representation from Guyana for the CARIFTA Games which is scheduled to take place from March 30 to April 1 at the Kirani James Stadium in St. George’s.

All eyes will be on Tianna Springer, who clinched gold in the 400m event last year and continued her winning streak in the 400m at the Commonwealth Youth Games and the South American U20 Championships in Athletics.

Expectations are also high for athletes such as Javon Roberts, Nerissa McPherson, double medallist Attoya Harvey, and Malachi Austin to shine in Grenada.

The team also includes Sahel Cornett, Charisa December, Nalicia Glen, Rondell Green, Jamal Sullivan, Robert Marcus, and Dhnielson Gill, who will compete in Under-20 categories.

The U-17 contingent comprises Athaleyah Hinckson, Duel Europe, Skylar Charles, Kaidon Persaud, Ezekiel Millington, Easter McKinnon, Ryan Joseph, Akilla Blucher, Keneta Fraser, Marissa Thomas, and Nathaniel Samaroo.

U-20 Females:

– Tianna Springer: 400m, 200m, 4x400m, 4x400m Mix

– Charissa December: 400m Hurdles, 4x400m

– Attoya Harvey: 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 4x400m, 4x400m Mix

– Nerissa McPherson: 400m, 4x400m, 4x400m Mix

– Nalicia Glen: 100m, 200m

U20 Males:

– Jaheel Cornette: 100m, 200m

– Javon Roberts: 800m, 1500m, 4x400m, 4x400m Mix

– Malachi Austin: 200m, 400m, 4x400m, 4x400m Mix

– Rodell Green: Long Jump, Triple Jump

– Jamal Sullivan: 800m, 1500m, 4x400m, 4x400m Mix

– Robert Marcus: Long Jump, Triple Jump

– Dhnielson Gill: 400m, 4x400m, 4x400m Mix

U17 Females:

– Athaleyah Hinckson: 100m, 200m

– Esther McKinnon: 1500m, 3000m

– Akilla Blucher: 1500m

– Keneta Fraser: Long Jump, 100m, 200m

– Marissa Thomas: 400m, 800m

U17 Males:

– Duel Europe: Long Jump, Triple Jump

– Skylar Charles: 100m, 200m

– Kaidon Persaud: 400m, 800m

– Ezekiel Millington: 100m, 200m

– Ryan Joseph: Long Jump, Triple Jump

– Nathaniel Samaroo: Shot Put, Discus Throw

Athaleyah Hinckson, Duel Europe, Easter McKinnon, Ezekiel Millington, Kaidon Persaud, Skylar Charles

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