Guyana’s powerlifting contingent to the Pan American Games in Brazil is in jeopardy due to the financial constraints of the Guyana Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF), according to President Peter Greene.The GAPLF had initially planned to send a seven member team to the Championships in Brazil which included Andrea Smith, Brittany Mack, Vijay Rahim, Osman Mack, Randolph Blackman, Marano Jeffrey and Winston Stoby.

However, the team was reduced to Brittany, Rahim and Stoby. President Greene said, “the fact remains that Winston Stoby and Vijay Rahim, decorated power lifters, may not be able to make the trip through lack of funds.”

“I had requested at least   $900,000 for three lifters which included Stoby, Rahim, and a very sensational young lady by the name of Brittany Mack, for exposure; I’m hoping at least two of the three can go,” Greene added.

He stated that they have approached the government through the Ministry of Education, Department of Sport – National Sport Commission, but has not received word as yet and is hopeful for a favourable response as early as possible.

The championships are carded for September 16-19 in Brazil.