THE Executive Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA), in a release to the media, has announced that it collaborated with the U.S. Embassy to host the inaugural training session with its affiliate members on last Tuesday at the GOA’s Board Room.This session was scheduled pursuant to the Executive Committee focusing on capacity building for its members, and helping officials to better understand what is involved regarding travelling teams and individual athletes representing the various associations/federations. It was a very informative and interactive session geared towards outlining the visa process as well as the process for requesting expedited appointments.

Leading the team from the Embassy was Malika Stephens. She was joined by a team of persons that included Maxine Fredericks, Djenaba Kendric and Josue Matos. President of the GOA, Godfrey Munroe, extended sincere appreciation to the team for their time, effort and expertise in facilitating the training session.