VSH United contributes to Jefford Classic Golden Mile

by affording them the opportunity to develop by having competitive events. It’s even more commendable that your club is deliberately taking this event miles away from the hub of sports activities in the city which is a huge undertaking, and we are honoured to be associated with this venture.”

Ms. Kallu further detailed that such a move adds to building friendships and camaraderie amongst the athletes and fans as well, noting that the event can become a staple on the sporting calendar in a community that loves sports.

Wilson extended his club’s deep appreciation to the Management and staff of Industrial Safety Supplies Inc. for showing a high level of confidence by being an integral partner.

“Without your backing, this event would not have been possible for the second time around. It is partnerships such as these that allow our athletes to breathe comfortably knowing that they would be properly compensated for their efforts. I must also inform you that, resulting from the first edition of this race back in 2019, cycling has grown in a huge way in Bartica and will become even better.”

The winner of the elite/senior race will pocket $120,000 with $70,000, $50,000, $30,000, $20,000, and $10,000 going to the second to sixthplace finishers. The seniors will be riding for 1 hour 45 minutes with an additional two (2) laps.

Masters, Under-45, and Over-45 will be riding together for 60 minutes with an additional two (2) laps, while the ladies, juniors, and juveniles will pedal off the day’s activity from 09:30hrs and will be riding for 45 minutes with an additional two (2) laps.

Registration is being done at the Professional Key Shop, Carmichael Street, and Chin Chan Cycle Store, Robb Street.

VSH United Guyana Inc. yesterday handed over its sponsorship for the Jefford Classic Golden Mile, which is slated for March 12 at the National Park Circuit featuring Guyana's best athletes from as far as the Rupununi.

In a press release, the Jefford Track and Field Classic organisation said that it is the support of companies like VSH United, who understand their corporate and social responsibility, that is making the resuscitation and rebranding of the traditional Golden Mile race possible.

"We want to thank VSH United for their contribution. It will help us produce an event that will be second to none in Guyana," the release said. VSH United is the sole distributor of Red Wing Shoes and products, including personal protective equipment and gears.

The Jefford Track and Field Classic brand is leading the rebranding and resuscitation efforts of the Golden Mile and promises to be a mouth-watering showdown among the best ‘milers’ in Guyana. The athletes will be competing for training grants, educational grants, vouchers, hampers and medals. There will be a special prize for the athlete who breaks the four-minute barrier in the Mile.

Cricket Quiz Corner

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Answers to yesterday’s quiz:

(1) Curtly Ambrose-6/34 (Barbados, 1992)

(2) Shaun Pollock-5/54 (Johannesburg, 1998)

Today’s Quiz:

(1) Which WI batsman has scored most Test centuries against SA to date?

(2) Which SA batsman has compiled most Test hundreds against the WI to date?

Answers in tomorrow’s issue