GUYANA Defence Force (GDF) athletes performed strongly at the Ariza National Championship held at the Kirani James National Stadium in Grenada over the weekend, securing multiple podium finishes.
Leslain Baird, a Senior Petty Officer, earned a silver medal in the javelin event with a throw of 70.14 metres. Sergeant Akeem Stewart won gold in the Men’s Invitational 100M, clocking 10.59 seconds.

Private Nicholas Daw dominated the middle-distance events, winning gold in both the 400M (49.37 seconds) and the 800M (1:54.18). Private Savanah Adams took silver in the Women’s 100M, finishing in 12.07 seconds.
The GDF attributed the athletes’ success to the leadership of Athletics Head Coach Staff Sergeant Quinse Clarke.

“The performances of these athletes are a testament to their hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence, proudly representing the Guyana Defence Force on the regional stage,” the GDF said in a statement.