January 7, 2025
The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) is looking forward to a promising year ahead, as President Aubrey Hutson shares optimism for the future of the sport in the country.
The AAG recently won the National Sports Commission’s Sport Association of the Year 2023 title, and Hutson sees 2025 as a bright year for athletics.
“We have athletes like Malachi Austin, and we believe the future looks kind of bright for us,” Hutson noted, reflecting on the success of the AAG’s key athletes who have transitioned into senior ranks.
The AAG’s primary goal remains securing the country’s first Olympic gold medal, with plans to field a strong team for the next Olympic Games.
However, Hutson expressed some concern about the junior ranks, acknowledging a gap in the feeder system that needs to be addressed to sustain long-term growth and talent development.
The association’s proposed schedule, awaiting ratification by the executive council, will start with a development meet on January 18.
The year will also include Guyana’s participation in the South American Cross Country in Brazil, as well as two more development meets before the first major international competition—the South American Indoor Championship in Bolivia at the end of February.
Hutson also mentioned that the AAG recently met with the nation’s coaches to finalize the calendar for 2025, which will include both senior and junior competitions.
The recognition of the AAG as the National Sports Commission’s Sport Association of the Year for 2023 is seen as a testament to the association’s continued progress, overcoming challenges and delivering impressive results in international competitions.
The AAG’s focus remains on building on its recent successes and further elevating the profile of athletics in Guyana.