The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) has approved teams to represent the country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Central American and Caribbean Games and World Athletics Under-20 Championships.
The athletes were selected after attaining the required qualification standards for the three international competitions, which will be staged between July and August.
Nine athletes have been named for the Commonwealth Games, scheduled for July 23 to August 2 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Nolex Holder will contest the men’s 100 metres, 200m and 4x100m relay, while Akeem Stewart has been selected for the 100m and 4x100m relay. Shamar Horatio will compete in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay, with Jackson Clarke entered in the 200m and 4x100m relay.
Ravon Williams and Simeon Adams will compete in the 400m and mixed 4x400m relay, while Stephon Roach will take part in the triple jump. Aaliyah Moore has been selected for the 800m and mixed 4x400m relay, while Kelisa Smith will contest the 100m, 200m and mixed 4x400m relay.
Mark Scott, Linden Phillips and Thelson Williams have been named among the officials and coaches for the Commonwealth Games team.
Guyana will also be represented by two athletes at the Central American and Caribbean Games, which will run from August 2 to 8 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Jouvanna Cornette will compete in the women’s 100m, while Anisha Gibbons will contest the women’s javelin. Junior Cornette will accompany the team as the official and coach.
Meanwhile, 12 athletes have been approved for the World Athletics Under-20 Championships, scheduled for August 5 to 9 at Hayward Field, University of Oregon, in the United States.
Malachi Austin has been selected for the 400m and 4x400m relay, while Skylar Charles will compete in the 200m, 4x100m and 4x400m relays. Onesi Dunn will contest the 100m and 4x100m relay, and Tishawn Easton will participate in the 200m, 400m and 4x400m relay.
Dequan Farrell has been entered in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay, while Dejuan Grant will compete in the 4x400m relay. Athaleyha Hinckson and Angel Jeffery have both been selected for the 100m.
Ezekiel Millington has been named for the 4x100m relay, Olivia Solomon will contest the 800m, and Tianna Springer will compete in the 400m. Gordon Thompson completes the team and will participate in the 100m and 4x100m relay.
James Cole will serve as team manager, with Quinse Clarke and Keisa Burrette named as coaches. Aretha Legall will travel as the team’s physiotherapist.
The AAG thanked the Government of Guyana, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr., Minister within the Ministry Steven Jacobs, Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle and the Guyana Olympic Association for their financial support.
The association also extended best wishes to the athletes and thanked their respective coaches and clubs for preparing them for the international competitions.
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