Fung targets technology, nutrition on AAG Presidential bid
The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) hosts their Annual General Meeting (AGM) today and Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Major Shen Fung has put his hand up to challenge incumbent President, Aubrey Hutson for the top post.
AAG Presidential candidate, Major Shen Fung
When Guyana Times Sport caught up with the contender for the AAG leadership, Fung disclosed that he is an avid sport enthusiast, having been a prominent athlete in his days and believes he “can make some earthshaking changes to the athletic fraternity.”
On his bid for the presidency, Fung, who represented Guyana at the international level in field events, noted that he “was approached by corporate Guyana which served to pique my [his] interest and would relish the opportunity to be at the helm to administer my savvy athletic knowledge coupled with my military discipline.”
“One of my first endeavors would be to equip every participant with the necessary physical resources to perform on a competitive level. When I say every participant, I mean every participant across Guyana including the Hinterland regions, Linden, Berbice, Essequibo, etc.” the presidential candidate stated.
The former Queen’s College champion athlete pointed out that if he was to assume office he is bringing to the table a “multidimensional approach to raise the standards of athletics in Guyana.”
Though he is not criticizing the current running of the AAG, Fung believes he has broad-based plans to take athletics in the country to the next level.
Based on his platforms for the presidency, Fung says he will be implementing “significant technological adjustments and step away from many archaic systems that exist in 2017, which would aid in specialized aspects.”
Additionally, the Army Major has stated that there is a “conspicuous void in the recruitment process of young talent,” and as such, he will be targeting talent from the school system, comparing that system to the other regional territories.
Another aspect that the former athlete is aiming to target is the nutrition and regimentation of athletes which will become mandatory concepts that will be injected into Athletics.
Based on his observation, the conclusion was drawn that “our athletes are not on specific performance diets and programmes” as such Fung intends to “seek to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to introduce dietitians and nutritionists to Athletics.”
As it relates to the administration of the Association, Fung highlighted that he will be taking a democratic approach to the governance, which includes all existing clubs in the country to the decision making process rather than based on a few. Because of this, he believes the country’s athletics will move forward.
On the issue of the Olympic 2020 prospects, Fung trusts that Guyana can reach the semi-final or final under his leadership as he “hopes to marshal Guyana to excellence at the Primary, Secondary, Tertiary levels and beyond.”
The elections will take place at the National Resource Centre, Woolford Avenue when the AGM commences from 10:30h.
The nominees for other office posts are as follows: Vice President-Colin Ming, Godfrey Washington, Cheryl Hermonstine, Hector Edwards, Colin Boyce, Lyndon Wilson and Mark Scott. Treasurer -Simone Gaskin, Latoya Archer, Kwabina Griffith, Nial Stanton and Silus Brummell. Assistant Treasurer, Nial Stanton, Carlotta Abrams, Carla Roberts, Elton Bollers, Raymond Daw. Committee Members- Five persons from each of the nine clubs.
