VETERAN cyclist Paul Cho-Wee-Nam, one of the presidential candidates for the upcoming Guyana Cycling Federation’s (GCF) election of office-bearers which is to be held later this month outlined his plans to make the federation more viable.According to Guyana Cycle News Facebook page posted yesterday, Cho-Wee-Nam said firstly he will meet with all the riders and their clubs and listen to their problems and work with them to find suitable solutions.
Among his other plans are to: Make the federation financially viable and accountable for all monies received so that the federation can fund local cyclists when they represent Guyana overseas; Encourage and select capable personnel to serve and develop the sport of cycling in Guyana; Implement an Insurance Policy to cover all licensed cyclists in the case of accidents and injuries and get medical personnel to attend cycling events; Develop outreach programmes across the country to encourage young cyclists and females to race and get their parents involved in the sport; Develop relationships with corporate Guyana to assist the financial position of the GCF; Work in close cooperation with the Guyana Cycling North America Association to provide equipment and other support to Guyanese cyclists; Foster a close relationship with the International Cycling Union (UCI) and COPACI so that local cyclists can benefit from their training programmes and race at international events; Work closely with the new Government so that an outdoor 300m cycling velodrome is built during his tenure; Ensure the rules of gear restriction for juniors and young riders are enforced to help them to develop properly and, finally, Be the best president the GCF has ever seen.
Cho-Wee-Nam’s plans came on the heels of plans outlined by another presidential candidate, Malcolm Sonaram, yesterday.
The current president of the Federation, Cheryl Thompson, is yet to make public whether she will seek re-election.