South America U-20 Championship…
The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) has given the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) a grant of US$ 30,000 as they prepare to host the South American U-20 Championship next month.
This was disclosed by President of the AAG, Aubrey Hutson at the launching of the Games Friday at the National Racquet Centre, Woolford Avenue. Also present were representatives from Banks DIH, E-Governance Ministry and the Guyana Tourism Authority who are all sponsors of the event.
Michelle Payne, a representative of the ICT (Information Communications Technology) department in the E-Governance Ministry expressed happiness at being able to support the AAG as they embark on this historic venture. She continued that as it is an international event, the ICT will be providing high speed internet for officials and members of the media as they want the Games to be internationally broadcast.
Meanwhile, Brand Manager of Banks DIH, Errol Nelson thanked Hutson for having the beverage giant as the main sponsor; he maintained that it is important that the AAG and Banks DIH have had a continued partnership. Nelson pointed out that an integral part of Banks DIH being a sponsor is supporting the integral development of athletics and sports as a whole in Guyana. The company will be supplying athletes and officials with beverages such as Rainforest Waters, Powerade and Malta.
Carla Chandra who is the Logistics Manager at the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) noted that the organization is pleased to be a sponsor and pointed out that as the event beckons, Sports Tourism is very important as it means more revenue for the country as a whole. She continued that the GTA will be working with local stakeholders to develop tour packages as there will be fans from the various countries coming to Guyana.
Christopher Jones
She urged the organizers and Guyanese as a whole to show their best, she also wished the athletes representing Guyana good luck and urged them to have fun.
The Director of Sports, Christopher Jones declared full support of the AAG as it makes preparations for the Games and said that first and foremost support must be given to them. Jones explained that it’s an opportunity for Guyana to showcase
its talent, he also urged Guyanese to come out and show support for the athletes.
