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Police force holds swimming championship

One of the winners

The Guyana Police Force yesterday hosted the 9th edition of its Swimming Championship at the National Aquatic Centre, Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown, with ranks representing several divisions competing in a series of events throughout the day.

The championship, which started at 10:00 hrs, featured preliminary heats and finals under the theme, “Building Public Trust and Promoting Professionalism, Integrity and Teamwork through Sports.”

As the competition progressed, Division 4 ‘A’, 4 ‘B’ and Special Constabulary took an early lead in the women’s category, while Division Headquarters led the men’s category’s release from the police said.

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬

Women’s Team Scores

1. Division 4 ‘A’, 4 ‘B’ & Special Constabulary – 115 points

2. Divisions #7, #8, #9 & #10 – 77 points

3. Division Headquarters – 72 points

Men’s Team Scores

1. Division Headquarters – 152 points

2. Division 4 ‘A’, 4 ‘B’ & Special Constabulary – 143 points

3. Divisions #7, #8, #9 & #10 – 60 points

Combined Team Scores

1. Division 4 ‘A’, 4 ‘B’ & Special Constabulary – 258 points

2. Division Headquarters – 224 points

3. Divisions #7, #8, #9 & #10 – 137 points

The Swimming Championship forms part of the Guyana Police Force’s 187th Anniversary activities and gives ranks an opportunity to compete against their colleagues while promoting physical fitness.

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