PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday offered a spirited send-off to Guyana’s national track and field team ahead of the 2025 CARIFTA Games in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, declaring that “the entire nation is proudly cheering you on.”
The 42 athletes selected to represent Guyana at this weekend’s regional championships were hosted by the President at his Shiv Chanderpaul Drive office, where he praised their commitment and assured them of the Government’s and people’s unwavering support.
“You are not just carrying your own dreams—you’re carrying the hopes of a nation,” President Ali told the athletes. “We are all behind you, cheering for you every step of the way.”

Also present at the meeting were Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson, and Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, who joined in encouraging the young athletes before their departure.
The delegation—comprising 42 athletes and 10 officials—departed Guyana today for Trinidad, where they will compete against the region’s best in one of the Caribbean’s most prestigious youth athletics events.
Among the athletes representing Guyana are standout names such as Tianna Springer, Kaidon Persaud, Attoya Harvey, and Malachi Austin. The full team includes:

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, and Jamie Fraser.

The team’s participation underscores Guyana’s growing investment in youth and sport, with President Ali reaffirming his administration’s commitment to nurturing the country’s rising athletic talent.
The 2025 CARIFTA Games are set to take place from April 18–21 in Trinidad and Tobago.