Swimming stalwart Vibart Charles passes away in California
Former head coach of the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA), Vibart Charles passed away in the morning hours of Wednesday last in California, USA at the age of 63.
View ArticleDr. Anthony, Kumar pledge support to GTA
Newly selected president of the Guyana Tennis Association (GTA) Ramesh Seebarran, says he has received assurances from the Ministry of Sports and Director of Sports of their support for lawn tennis and...
View ArticleNiall Roberts, Britany van Lange confirmed for Olympics
National swimmers Niall Roberts and Britany van Lange will compete in swimming at the illustrious 2012 Summer Olympics to be held in London, England from July 27 – August 12.
View ArticleOlympic Day run, walk jog event set for next Sunday
The annual Olympic Day run, walk and jog event, which is held by the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) is set to take place next Sunday from its usual starting point, outside the Thomas Lands YMCA, Camp...
View ArticleStephenson was first choice female swimmer for London 2012
The Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) yesterday said that swimmer Jessica Stephenson had qualified above Britany van Lange and would have been Guyana’s female representative in swimming at the...
View ArticleVan Lange ecstatic about Olympic opportunity
Getting word of her confirmation to attend the 2012 Summer Olympics was the high point of the year for Bishop’s High School student Britany Van Lange.
View ArticleP&P junior tennis camp up and running
The annual P&P Insurance Tennis Summer Camp held by the Guyana Tennis Association, got off to a bright start on Monday morning last, following a brief opening ceremony, at the courts of the Pegasus...
View ArticleGTA to send junior players to two tournaments overseas next month
In keeping with their ongoing focus to enhance junior talent the Guyana Tennis Association (GTA) will send a batch of junior players to two international junior tournaments next month.
View ArticleTwenty-three swimmers confirmed so far for Goodwill Games
Some 23 swimmers have qualified to participate in at least one event at the upcoming Goodwill Games at the National Aquatic Centre from August 17 – 19.
View ArticleVan Lange spearheads relay team to gold
Guyana’s Britany van Lange led the girls’ 15 – 17 relay team to an outstanding 4x100m gold which was preceded by an exceptional bronze medal performance from the Guyana boys’ 13 – 14 relay team as day...
View ArticleVan Lange snatches three more gold medals
Britany van Lange gathered four more medals yesterday in brilliant performances that culminated with her anchoring the girls’ 15 – 17 relay team to another gold medal this time in the 4x50m relay as...
View ArticleSuriname tops, Guyana ends in cellar position
Guyana’s 26-member team ended with 23 medals and in the cellar position while defending champions Suriname were officially declared overall winners, late Sunday evening, during the closing ceremony of...
View ArticleGuyana’s swimming poised to take off
Over 20 individuals participated in the International Swimming Federation (FINA) coaches clinic conducted by international swimming coach Rick Powers at the National Aquatic Centre (NAC).
View ArticleCarto guides Dolphin Secondary to South Georgetown Zone Two win
National junior sprinter Tiffany Carto yesterday helped guide Dolphin Secondary School to victory in the South Georgetown Zone Two Inter Schools track and field championships at the Police Sports Club...
View ArticleSchools Champion-of-Champions track meet set for Eve Leary today
The final group of athletes to represent the South Georgetown District (Number 13) at this year’s National School’s track and field championships will be determined today as the decisive...
View ArticleCarto shines but no zone winner announced
South Georgetown’s Inter Zone C/ships….. Tiffany Carto’s performance was expected. Danta Thom’s was not and Thursday’s South Georgetown District Inter Zone track and field championships at the Eve...
View ArticleSeguina, Gaskins for World swimming c/ships
National boys 15 – 17 champion Joseph Seguina and Goodwill Swimming Championships silver medalists Hannibal and Athena Gaskin are expected to be Guyana’s representatives at this year’s International...
View ArticleSchool athletes urged to aim for Brazil 2016 Olympic Games
Following rousing opening words from President of the Guyana Teacher’s Union, Colin Bynoe, the 52nd Guyana Teacher’s Union/Ministry of Education (MOE) National School’s Cycling, Swimming and Track and...
View ArticleOnika George is lone qualifier for CARIFTA Swimming C/ships
National girls’ 13 – 14 age group champion Onika George secured a spot in the upcoming junior CARIFTA Swimming Championships when the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) Mash Meet concluded last...
View ArticleJunior lawn tennis players to compete this weekend in Antigua
Four up and coming junior tennis players were expected to depart Guyana yesterday morning accompanied by national coach Shelly Daly-Ramdyhan for Antigua where they will participate in the Antigua...
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