Harold, Vasconcellas take top honours in race-walking event

National race walker Debidyal Harold outclassed a large and competitive field on Sunday last when the Cavaliers Sports and Tour Club and the Guyana Hemp Industries joined forces to stage their Pre-Emancipation Day 10K race walk around the outer circuit of the East Ruimveldt Community Centre.
In the senior division of the race, Harold showcased his prowess to convincingly take the first in the competition. Minutes later, Anton Vasconcellas strolled in second while Anthony Vasconcellas, Jerry Bernett and Joshua Abel occupied the third to fifth positions respectively.
Aaron Vasconcellas won the junior category ahead of Crystal O’Brien, Ezekiel Coates, and Darrel O’Brien in that order.
The enticing prizes for the event were donated by Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo and Bedessee Import Inc USA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Guyana Hemp Industries Chairman Verman Bedessee.
Cavaliers Sports and Tour Club Coordinator Jennifer Major said that the Club was making every effort to keep the sport sector booming despite the lack of sponsorship. Additionally, she took the time to point out that the Club was currently looking ahead to support the growth of the sport in Guyana.
During the presentation ceremony, a message from CEO Bedessee disclosed that he was indeed happy to contribute to the event once again. The CEO also indicated that he was fixed on supporting race-walking events in the future, since the sport could play a key role in the healthy development of Guyanese.