Telecommunications giant Digicel on Thursday confirmed its continued support as one of the key sponsors of the GTU/MoE National Schools Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships, the playoffs of which are set to begin next Monday at varying venues in Region 4.The sponsorship package for the event was handed over by Digicel Sponsorship and Events Manager Luanna Abrams to the Ministry of Education (MoE) Principal Assistant Secretary Glendon Fogenay, at a simple presentation ceremony held at the company’s head office in Kingston.
Abrams, during the presentation, noted that this sponsorship was a testament to Digicel’s staunch commitment to the support of youth, and developmental activities such as sports.

“We’re passionate over youth and sport development in Guyana and we once again pledge our commitment to the championships,” Abrams stated.

This is Digicel’s fifth year backing the esteemed annual event, which will be hosting its 55th edition this year. The five-day Championships will run from November 23 – 27 this year. The championships will be held primarily at the National Stadium, Providence, with swimming set to be held at the National Aquatic Centre, Liliendaal.

Remarking on Digicel’s sponsorship and continued support for the event, which is set to host over 1500 athletes, Fogenay conveyed his gratitude to the company for their longstanding support, and encouraged them to keep up the good work.

“I must say thanks to Digicel for this sponsorship. It is wonderful to work with Digicel, and we hope that they continue with us for years to come, and that the relationship can only grow in the future,” Fogenay said.

Fogenay also took the opportunity to comment on all the efforts which are going into ensuring that this year’s championships will be an improved one.
“We are working hard to ensure that this year’s championships [will be] the best out of all the previous ones,” Fogenay noted.

The championships begin next Monday with the swimming competition, the athletics and cycling road races, as well as some of the field events.

The field events which include the long jump and shot put will be held at the YMCA ground, Thomas Lands. Students are expected to begin arriving for the championships from tomorrow. The students will be housed at the Games Village which has been established at schools on Woolford Avenue, namely Tutorial High, North Georgetown Primary and Secondary Schools, and Richard Ishmael Secondary.