DIRECTOR of Sports, Christopher Jones, on behalf of the National Sports Commission (NSC) expressed sentiments of support for the Guyana contingent at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics. The support was for the athletes who were donning national colours. The support came through a release last Friday, minutes before the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
“The pride of our nation rests on your shoulders and no doubt you will display the results of your hard work, zeal and dedication” the release stated.
“The country stands in awe as you represent the Golden Arrowhead with distinction in your disciplines” the release went on to say before finishing with
“We are confident that the spirit of Michael Parris who would achieved Guyana’s first Olympic medal in 1980,courses through your veins and will bring renewed strength and vigour to our success.”
The first event for Guyana is the Men’s 100m freestyle on Thursday August 11, where Hannibal Gaskin will look to win his heat.