‘A RECORD Chance’, a new local athletics outfit is looking to make a splash on the local circuit, with the hosting of its first event this weekend at the National Track and Field Centre.
The race, which shoots-off tomorrow, is organised by local track-and-field star Arinze Chance and team.
The chief organizer, Chance, says the overarching goal of his company is to, “See more athletes go to the Olympics in 2028”.

He continued, “We only had two go this time, Aliyah Abrams and Emmanuel Archibald, and I do believe we have the potential and talent. We have the ability, but need some more structure, and that’s where we fit in.”
The event is proudly sponsored by ExxonMobil Guyana, and Banks DIH, for which chance serves as brand ambassador.

He says ExxonMobil has answered the corperate call for assistance for sports, adding, “I am happy that ExxonMobil decided to lead the charge for youth development through sport.”
The track-and-field star said, “ExxonMobil Guyana has been an active partner in sport and youth development; they would have sponsored football and basketball. So, as part of their local commitment to development, track-and-field is just another sport they are working with, and my company and I are grateful for the opportunity to partner and actually be that conduit for transformation for sports in Guyana.”

The inaugural meet will see groups from Demerara, Essequibo, and Berbice participating with several teams.
The relay competition is an event designed to help develop and promote the country’s athletics programme by giving local talent high-quality competition to thrive and advance.
The organiser says that along with the trophies and medals, they are giving cash vouchers to help the athletes grow in their discipline.

“I think the most important part of an athlete or any person in a professional field is the tools they have, and a lot of athletes don’t have access to it,” Chance said.

The competition is expected to feature close to 200 athletes competing with the hope of it being a pivot for the sport industry in the country.
‘A Record Chance’ is hoping to provide those talented athletes a pathway to the elite level of competition in career pursuits.
Admission to Sunday’s event is free of cost for patrons.