-President Ali, Olympic Association offer condolences to family, friends

PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has expressed his sadness following the tragic death of former national cyclist, Alanzo Greaves, age 36, which occurred late Wednesday night on Mandela Avenue in the vicinity of the Botanical Gardens.

“I am saddened to learn of the passing of former national cyclist Alanzo Greaves, who tragically died in a motorcycle accident last evening (Wednesday). The cycling fraternity has lost an outstanding sportsman who represented Guyana well,” the President said in a post uploaded to his official Facebook page.

He added, “To his family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones, we pray that God grant you the strength and courage during this difficult time. You will remain in our prayers.”

According to the police, the tragedy that claimed the life of the Gordon Street, Kitty resident occurred around 23:30hrs.

At the time, he was riding a red, white and black Ducati motorcycle (Registration CH 5222).

“Enquires disclosed that the motorcyclist was proceeding south along the eastern side of Mandela Avenue at a fast rate, without wearing his safety helmet, and while in the vicinity of the Botanical Gardens, he lost control of his motorcycle causing it to veer in a south-easternly direction where the front wheel came into contact with a heap of mud that was on the extreme eastern edge of the road beyond the continuous white line. Greaves sustained injuries to his head and other parts of his body.

“Emergency Medical Technicians were summoned to the accident scene and arrived shortly after. The injured motorcyclist was examined by Dr Walcott and pronounced dead at the accident scene,” the police said in a statement which indicated that further investigations are ongoing.

Meanwhile, the Guyana Olympic Association extended its deepest sympathies to Greaves’ grieving family, relatives, teammates, and friends.

“The cycling fraternity and the wider sporting community have lost an athlete and a true son of the soil who proudly represented Guyana.

“To his family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones, we pray that God grants you strength, comfort, and courage during this difficult time.

“Alanzo will be fondly remembered and greatly missed,” the association said.