Prior to their departure for Trinidad and Tobago, President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday met with Guyana’s 42-member CARIFTA Track and Field Championships team, who are set to represent the Golden Arrowhead this weekend.
Snaps from President Ali’s meeting with Guyana’s CARIFTA Games team
Wednesday’s meeting took place at the Office of the President in Georgetown; where, according to a social media post, President Ali “took the opportunity to extend his best wishes to the talented athletes and to commend them for their unwavering dedication, discipline, and determination.”
It has also been reported that the Head of State assured this large group of the full support of the Government and people of Guyana.
President Ali has also been presented with one of the team’s jerseys; a product of the Athletics Association of Guyana’s (AAG) recent multi- million deal with Adidas.
The CARIFTA team was reportedly scheduled to depart Guyana on Thursday for Trinidad, where they will swing into action from Saturday, April 19th to Monday, April 21st.
Guyana’s CARIFTA Games team reads: Tianna Springer, Malachi Austin, Athaleyha Hinckson, Attoya Harvey, Skylar Charles, Kaidon Persaud, Narissa McPherson, Javon Roberts, Dequan Farrell, Rodel Greene, Kenetha Fraser, Zakiah Jacobs, Lamar Yaw, Jamie Fraser, Ezekiel Millington, Devon Easton, Charissa December, Cort Anthony, Nathaniel Samaroo, Marquez Miggins, Deuel Europe, Adanya Glen, Afi Blair, Esther McKinnon, Gordon Thompson, Ebo McNeil, Walton Alleyne, Johanthan Richards, David Williams, Shania Thompson, Angel Jeffery, Ade Sealey, Kaymayra Lacon, Tishawn Easton, Timothy Smith, Shaquan Shepherd, Danangelo Smith, Jaden Sutherland, Bryson Anderson, Jennifer Byass, Ethan Cort and Adessa Albert.
The team is accompanied by the following officials: Kenisha Headley, Dwayne Carter, Kariem Aaron, Aretha Legal, Timothy Sealey, Johnny Gravesande, Twana McCalmont, Vanessa Wickham, Sheryl Hermonstine and James Cole.
Wednesday’s meeting took place at the Office of the President in Georgetown; where, according to a social media post, President Ali “took the opportunity to extend his best wishes to the talented athletes and to commend them for their unwavering dedication, discipline, and determination.”
