FROM November 25, Guyana’s top student-athletes and teachers from the 15 districts countrywide will gather to resume, and in some cases begin, thrilling sagas at the 58th National Schools Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora, the National Aquatic Centre and the National Park.

At the launch on Friday at the Ministry of Education, stakeholders stated that the main aim this year is to make the hosting of the championships the most memorable and competitive one so far.

Mark Lyte, president of the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU), believes “that we are in for a special treat” and pointed out that in “2018 we will be observing keen competition and I want us (stakeholders) to work side by side to bring off the best edition of the Championships.”

This was strongly supported by Minister of Education Nicolette Henry and Chief Education Officer Marcel Thomas.
Meanwhile, Director of Sport Christopher Jones also stated that the National Sports Commission is excited to be involved in hosting the event.

Beverage giant Banks DIH Limited, on board the championships since its inception, has recommitted through Communications Manager Troy Peters.
He was keen to point out that “57 years is no small number and it wouldn’t be the end. We are excited to be sponsoring the championships again, as it brings together the cream of the country’s athletes“.

Banks DIH Limited will be hydrating athletes and officials with Malta Supreme and the Monde Selection award-winning Rainforest Waters.
The defending champions, Upper Demerara/Kwakwani (District 10), are also the record 16-time winners of the championships.