After a busy weekend of swimming at the National Aquatic Center at Liliendaal, ECD, the event coordinator, Swim Coach Paul Mahaica, has expressed optimism for a good performance by the Guyanese contingent at this year’s Goodwill Games.
Goodwill silver medalist Lian Winter receiving one of her prizes for this weekend’s performance
“We’ve seen some good overall performances from all of the clubs, and we’ve seen some children do some remarkable times,” Mahaica told the Guyana Times Sport.
Touching on Guyana placing third at last year’s games, Mahaica explained that owing to the level of competition exhibited over the weekend, he is sure of producing a better team and better results this year. “This year, I know that we’re going to send a stronger team to Barbados,” he said.
Despite remarkable swimming over the weekend, Mahaica noted that the contingent will have to make up greatly for the lack of Leon Seaton and Raekwon Noel, who cannot participate at this year’s games because they have already graduated to the CARIFTA level. Both young men have copped multiple gold medals over the weekend.
The weekend’s event concluded with a prize giving ceremony for those who were outstanding at the meet, organized by the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) and the Dolphin Speed swim club.
Mahaica expressed his profound gratitude to all the sponsors, noting that without them the event could not have been a success. Those sponsors include Banks DIH, Bounty Farm Ltd, Chris Auto Spares, Maggie’s Snackette, Massy Inc, Umami, House & Bolts, Fair Field Rice Inc, Net Link Plus, Clear Waters and Dapper Technology.
The 40-member contingent will depart Guyana on August 17 for Barbados, where the competition is expected to kick off on the following day. The swimmers will range from 8-and-under to 17 years old.
