Under the theme “Crossing the finish line”, The National Youth Ministries of the Assemblies of God in Guyana will be hosting their annual Day of Sports, branded ‘Champions’ Games 2018’, today at the Leonora Synthetic Track, West Coast Demerara.
The day’s events will commence with the March Past, wherein 12 sections drawn from churches throughout Guyana will be represented. This will then be followed by the track and field events; then cricket, football, and other fun events as the sections compete to be crowned overall winner.
Speaking with Guyana Times Sport, National Youth Director Winston Assanah disclosed that the event is aimed at mobilising young people through physical activities. He said everyone has a ministry, and while some are not athletically inclined, there are those who have a passion for sports, whether it is track and field, football or cricket; and, as Director, he wants to harness the full potential of the youths. Assanah also said the annual sporting event is a nursery for national
AOG National Youth Director Winston Assanah
and international athletes, as some of Guyana’s best can be birthed from this event. He said also that the event helps to promote fellowship among the young people. Events manager Shane Moses also said that even if all the sections do not participate, they have pledged their full support for the event, and for making it a success. The games will comprise 24 track events featuring participation in the Male and Female categories, and fans will be able to witness the Open Male and the Open Female 3000-metre races; the 400-metre Open Male and Open Female races; the Under-17 Male and Female races; the 1500-metre Open Male and Female races; the 200-metre Under-15, -17 and Open Male and Female races; 800-metre Open Male and Female races; and the two most exciting events: the 100-metre and 4 x 100 metre Male and Female races.
Alongside these events will be novel events such as the lime and spoon race, sack race, tug-o-war, Crix Relay, and many other activities throughout the day. Some of the sponsors on board are Andrews Supermarket on Aubrey Barker Road; T/A Shaw’s Investments located in Bar Street, Kitty; and Dunamis Studios found at 1566 South Ruimveldt Park. Admission to the event is $200. (Timothy Jaikarran)
