A THREE-MEMBER Guyana contingent is off to Bogota, Colombia, to represent the nation in the International Weightlifting Federation’s World Championship from December 5 to 16.

Athletes Delice Adonis (64kg Class) and Shammah Noel (81kg Class) are being accompanied by coach Sean Cozier.

This event will serve as a qualifier for the Pan American Games in 2023 and Paris Olympic Games 2024.

The team departed Guyana on Saturday evening and will return on December 13. It is understood this is Guyana first participation at the World Championships in over fifty years.

“The GAWA would like to thank the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) for assisting (and) making our participation at this very important event possible.” Guyana Amateur Weightlifting Association (GAWA) said in a press release.