4 Engineers Battalion wins GDF’s 4th quarter fitness competition

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) concluded its Fourth Quarterly Fitness Competition on Friday morning with the Four Engineers Battalion emerging as the overall champions, overtaking last quarter’s winners, One Infantry Battalion. The Presidential Guard (PG) secured second place, while One Infantry Battalion finished third.
In a post on its social media page, the GDF said that 18 teams competed over two demanding days, including a contingent from the St Kitts and Nevis Defence Force, a team from the Presidential Guard, and 16 teams from the GDF, four of which represented the Women’s Army Corps. Among the female teams, the Guyana National Reserve emerged as the top performer, followed by the Coast Guard and Base Camp Stephenson.
The PG received a special award for their outstanding performance during the night shoot, and all winning teams received cash incentives in recognition of their achievements.
Over the course of two days, the teams faced a demanding series of military fitness and skill challenges. Day one tested their capabilities in the day shoot, rope climb, navex/casevac, swimming, and night shoot. The competition concluded today with a gruelling final set that included a five-kilometre run, memory test, obstacle course, falling plate shoot, and grenade throw.
Commander of the St Kitts and Nevis Defence Force, Major Kayode Sutton, praised the competition and his team’s debut performance, noting that they “tested the waters” and will return stronger. He reflected on his own training in Guyana, sharing that returning brought back meaningful memories, and expressed gratitude for being part of the GDF’s 60th anniversary celebrations, calling it a milestone for his Force and reaffirming his commitment to strengthening the partnership.
Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, congratulated all competitors and reminded ranks that fitness and resilience remain central to the GDF’s identity. He commended the visiting team, noting that while they did not win a trophy, they earned the “prize to partnership”. Brigadier Khan praised the PG for their consistency and strong performance, emphasising that the force must continue setting a high standard, improving where needed, and remaining ready as the regional security environment evolves. Other regional teams were invited to compete in this competition but were unable due to their own operational demands.