THE newly-elected executive of the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) met with Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., at his office on Tuesday.
The Minister pledged the government’s full support to the new body and wished them the best in their endeavours.

Noting that the government believes Track and Field can deliver the country’s next Olympic medal, Ramson Jr. indicated they are more than willing to make “sensible investments” in a bid to turn dreams into reality.
Guyana’s lone Olympic medal, a bronze, came in at 1980 Russia Games, from bantamweight boxer Michael Parris.
He further challenged the AAG that through their various programmes they raise Guyana’s Track and Field to higher heights with an increased presence at regional and international competitions, and to see more junior athletes are in a position to secure scholarships.
Director of Sport, Steve Ninvallle and President of the Guyana Olympic Association, Godfrey Munroe, echoed the words of the Minister and asked that the same passion they had to be elected, they maintain that vigour throughout the execution of their duties.

Sheryl Hermonstine, the new AAG President, said they are already pooling resources to devise plans to move the sport forward.
The other elected officials are Mark Scott (First Vice President), Mayfield Taylor-Trim (Second Vice President), Dwayne Carter (Treasurer), and Niall Stanton (Assistant Treasurer).

The Committee Members are Dr. Ariane Mangar, Thelson Williams, Tyrone Smith, Osafo Dos Santos, and Towanna McCalmon.
The new executive also appointed James Cole as General Secretary and Kenisha Headley as the Assistant General Secretary.

Hermonstine noted that the immediate focus will be on preparing the team for the CARIFTA Games from April 19-21 in Trinidad and Tobago.
On March 22 and 23, they will hold their final trials before finalising the squad on March 24.

The government will again play a lead role in financing the team for the Caribbean’s premier junior track and field event.