The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) has honored Pan-American Games medalists Jasmine Abrams, Emmanuel Archibald, and Leslain Baird with cash rewards in recognition of their historic achievements in Chile.
President of the Guyana Olympic Association, Godfrey Munroe, extended congratulations to all athletes representing Guyana across nine sporting disciplines at the games.
The disciplines included badminton, track and field, e-sport football, boxing, table tennis, archery, swimming, weightlifting, and taekwondo.
Javelin thrower Leslain Baird and sprinter Emmanuel Archibald, who secured bronze medals, received $400,000 each, with their coach Johnny Gravesande receiving $50,000.
Female sprinter Jasmine Abrams, who clinched silver, was awarded $600,000.
President Munroe urged corporate Guyana to provide essential support for top athletes undergoing training for international events.
The GOA’s focus is now on maximizing the performance of top athletes in regional competitions, with six months remaining until the Olympic Games.
Leslain Baird, 36, secured the bronze medal with a throw of 78.23m.
Jasmine Abrams, competing in the women’s 100m, ran a superb race to win silver.
Emmanuel Archibald secured the bronze medal in the men’s 100m event.
The GOA’s initiative aims to motivate and support athletes in their pursuit of excellence on the international stage.
Reported by Travis Seymour for NCN NEWS