By Delicia Janneire
The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) has initiated the process of developing a Strategic and Operational Plan for the period 2024 to 2032.
The plan aims to outline a roadmap for the organization over the next two Olympic cycles, with a focus on enhancing support for athletes, national associations, and federations.
The GOA President, Godfrey Munroe, highlighted that the plan will provide the framework for improving leadership, decision-making, and administrative capacities.
It is also designed to help the association reset its strategy following the Paris 2024 Olympics, ensuring it maximizes performance efficiency in future competitions.
The initiative is being supported by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) through Olympic Solidarity, which has provided funding for the project.
The GOA has recruited consultant Laurent Torrecillas, a strategic planning expert with experience working with National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and international sporting organizations.
He will work with key stakeholders to conduct a SWOT analysis of national governing bodies to help shape the strategic vision.
Guyana has a long history of Olympic participation and aims to improve its performance in future games.
The most notable achievement remains Michael Paris’ bronze medal in boxing at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
Despite sending a delegation of five athletes to the Paris 2024 Olympics, none advanced beyond the first round in their respective events.
The new plan is expected to play a critical role in strengthening the support systems for Guyana’s athletes and optimizing their performances on the international stage as the country looks ahead to future Olympic competitions.