ExxonMobil powers Youth Relay Festival this Sunday

The ExxonMobil Guyana Youth Relay Festival, hosted by A Record Chance Inc (ARC), will be a thrilling athletic competition focused on relay races, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship among young athletes.
The event will be held this Sunday, July 21 at the National Track & Field Stadium, Leonora, West Coast Demerara (WCD), and will commence at 10:00h.
Sponsored by ExxonMobil Guyana, this festival underscores the company’s commitment to youth development and community engagement in Guyana. ExxonMobil Guyana’s support has been instrumental in providing resources and opportunities for young athletes to excel in track and field events.
The festival will include athletes competing in the Under-16, Under-20, and Open age categories. The event will feature finals to ensure a day of exhilarating competition for both participants and spectators.
Special attractions for the festival will include spectator giveaways and much more.

Each of the age categories U16 and U20 will be eligible to compete in the following relay events:
4x100m Relay: Each team consist of four runners, and each runner covers 100 metres before passing the baton to the next runner.
4x200m Relay: Similar to the 4x100m relay, but each runner covers 200 metres before passing the baton.
4x400m Relay: Teams of four runners each cover 400 metres in this longer relay event, requiring both speed and endurance.
Sprint Medley Relay: 200m, 200m, 400m, 800m legs complete the relay.
Mixed 4x400m Relay: Teams of four runners, two males and two females, each cover 400 metres in this relay event. The order for this inaugural edition will be left open to the school’s discretion.
Open athletes will compete in the following events: 100m, 800m, 4x100m Relay, Mixed 4x400m Relay.
The festival will feature teams from Berbice, Demerara, and Essequibo. Mega prizes will be awarded to the top performers.
“A Record Chance Inc is thrilled to host this festival, which brings together young athletes from across Guyana to compete in a spirit of camaraderie and excellence,” said the organisers.
“We look forward to a day of outstanding performances and memorable moments.”
ExxonMobil Guyana’s sponsorship reflects its dedication to fostering the growth and development of young athletes in Guyana. By supporting events like the Youth Relay Festival, ExxonMobil Guyana helps create pathways for the youth to achieve their athletic potential and build valuable life skills.
The event will be live-streamed on Facebook while admission into the venue will be free.