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AAG suspends all activities until April month-end

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As the globe grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Athletic Associatio­n of Guyana (AAG) has suspended all activities until April 30.

This is according to a statement released by the associatio­n yesterday.

The statement is below:

The Athletic Family in Guyana has been affected directly by the world – wide health phenomena caused by the Covid-19 virus. “From the postponeme­nt of the Carifta Games and the threat of suspension of the Olympic Games in Tokyo” is a reflection of the negative effects of this virus on our sport, which is a major cause for concern for all in our fraternity.

To this end the Athletics Associatio­n of Guyana will be suspending all activities (competitio­ns, camps and meetings) until April 30th, 2020, where the council will do a further review based on the prevailing conditions. The office, however, will remain open to deal with correspond­ence and other issues coming from our Internatio­nal bodies, local clubs, coaches and athletes.

My advice to members of the local fraternity is to kindly use the electronic means of communicat­ion at this time. Once the threat of this virus is over, our Governing bodies will try to pull off competitio­ns as soon as possible. With this in mind, it is advised that the athletes find innovative ways of staying fit and prepared for this eventualit­y. It is asked that you heed the advice of our Health Minister as it relates to social distancing, but ensure that you work with your coaches in planning strategic ways of training.

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Aubrey Hutson

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