2012,the year of the 30th (XXX) Olympiad in London is expected to be one with some stunning performances from athletes globally. I foresee nail- biting finals and upsets in events. Nothing gives me more satisfaction in the sports arena, but to witness such high-level competition at this particular meet. I learnt during 2011 that the Chinese divers were called to camp extremely early and they train, eat and sleep. No holidays and no days off.
I wish to refer to a report in another section of the media, headlined: “400m specialist aiming for gold at London Olympics.” There is absolutely nothing wrong with anyone to possess such ambitions.
However, I would like to state publicly that anyone who aspires to win medals at Olympics, would have to be thoroughly prepared, and the preparation must be done very early. I would also like to state that Discipline, Commitment and Attitude are very important.
I would like to wish the Guyana team to the London Olympics that would be representing the Golden Arrowhead, best of luck at the 2012 London Olympics.                                                                                                                                                                                              
I also sincerely wish the AAG  success in its endeavour to  upgrade athletics in the future. As an independent sports enthusiast, I also believe that a great deal will have to be done for such a task to be completed or to make any progress.
It is great to learn that the AAG has put in place arrangements for some selected persons to be relocated to Trinidad and Jamaica for high-level training.
I am also happy that Track and Field has recorded progress and hope that our athletes will live up to expectations and make Guyana proud.
Can anyone from the Track and Field fraternity or the AAG educate the public at large on what became of a once promising distance athlete who relocated to the USA? I believe the name should be Vishwanauth Sukmangal.
With all said and done, I have to now publicly request that The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs get its act together and be more pro-active in allowing some of the forgotten hinterland track warriors to come to the front, so that they could enjoy the opportunities that are afforded to others.
One of the 2010 national star, Donita Wilson (region 9) is such a warrior in her own right who created tidal waves and more or less is forgotten in her hometown. Another young female warrior (name I can’t remember) at the 2011 national championships again from Region 9 was a star and the way I am seeing it, she will be another forgotten warrior.
Let’s have a level playing field within the Track and Field fraternity with all 10 regions having a shot at stardom.