PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has personally met with the nation’s largest-ever contingent of 42 athletes heading to the CARIFTA Games in Trinidad and Tobago this Easter weekend, offering his best wishes and the full support of the country.
In a message shared online, President Ali praised the athletes’ dedication and determination, assuring them that the government and people of Guyana are fully behind them as they compete in the prestigious Junior Track and Field Championships.
He expressed his confidence that they will represent Guyana with pride, both on and off the field.

The meeting comes as the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) has voiced high hopes for a significant increase in medals compared to previous years.
The 42-strong team is almost double the 23 athletes who travelled to Grenada in 2024, where Guyana secured eight medals.
AAG Treasurer and team manager Dwayne Carter credited the athletes’ focused preparation to strong backing from the government and private sector. He believes the team is mentally strong and well-prepared for the games, which will take place at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain from April 19th to 21st.

Guyana’s squad features a blend of returning experience and new talent, including Ethan Cort, who will make history as Guyana’s first-ever participant in the decathlon.
Fifteen athletes from the eight-medal-winning 2024 team are back, including key medal prospects Malachi Austin, Tianna Springer and Athaleya Hinckson. A dedicated team of officials will also travel with the athletes to provide support throughout the championships.
Team Guyana: Kaidon Persaud, Ezekiel Millington, Gordon Thompson, Jonathan Richards, Dequan Farrell, Tishawn Easton, Walton Alleyne, Ade Sealey, Nathaniel Samaroo, Rodel Greene, Duel Europe, Zakiah Jacobs, David Williams, Tianna Springer, Timothy Smith, Lamar Yaw, Athaleyha Hinckson,

Angel Jeffrey, Shania Thompson, Nerissa McPherson, Esther McKinnon, Attoya Harvey, Adanya Glen, Jennifer Byass, Charissa December, Kenetha Fraser, Skylar Charles, Jaden Sutherland, Afi Blair, Malachi Austin, Javon Roberts, Shaquan Shepherd, Ebo McNeil,  Bryson Anderson, Ethan Cort, Anthony Cort, Marquez Miggins, Kaymayra Lacon, Danangelo Smith, Adessa Albert, Devon Easton, Jamie Fraser.