58th National Schools’ Championships officially launched

– Banks DIH powers event with Malta Supreme

The National Schools’ Cycling, Swimming and Track & Field Championships are scheduled to be held during the period November 25th -30th at the National Track &Field Centre at Leonora, WCD, in Region 3.
The cycling aspect is scheduled for November 26th at the National Park in Georgetown, while the swimming aspect will be held at the National Aquatics Centre at Liliendaal, ECD.
These Championships were launched on Friday last at the Education Ministry on Brickdam, Georgetown. Education Minister Nicollete Henry; Director of Sport, Christopher Jones; and Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) President Mark Lyte were among individuals present at the launching.
The GTU President presented an overview of the National Championships, wherein he noted that these events have exposed numerous athletes who went on

to represent Guyana at various levels, and emerged as successful athletes. He disclosed that seven athletes who participated in the last National Championships were involved in the Caribbean Union of Teachers under 15 Championships, wherein six of them were awarded medals for their outstanding performances.
The GTU President also highlighted that the National Schools Championships have produced one of Guyana’s best athletes in Cleveland Forde, who received a national award this year.
Director of Sport, Christopher Jones, explained that the National Sports Commission is excited that the National Championships are being hosted at Leonora, Region 3. In his brief remarks, he congratulated all the organisers for their dedication and hard work.
The Education Minister, in her remarks, noted these National Championships are an essential part of the schools’ curriculum, and have helped students to become well-rounded individuals. “The students/athletes develop leadership skills which are important in this era,” the Education Minister concluded.
The National Schools Championships have, for 57 years, been sponsored by Banks DIH Ltd. In partnership with the Education Ministry and the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU), Banks DIH has sponsored this mega-event under the Malta supreme brand. The beverage giant supports these National Schools Championships because this event is where the stars are born. (Brandon Corlette)