At one of the more recent Council Meeting of the Guyana Olympic Association, it was unanimously agreed that after re-submission of complete documents for full membership and affiliation, the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation has been deemed fully affiliated to the G.O.A with full affiliate status. The Executive Committee of the G.O.A. recognised that the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF), under the auspices of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), has nominated a National Team to participate in the Annual World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships slated for 11. June – 18. June 2023 in Malta.
The “Team” comprised of Mr. Carlos Peterson – Griffith, athlete and Mr. Gordon Spencer, a Category II Referee, who will also function as Manager/Coach.
According to President of the Federation, Mr. Franklin Wilson, “The Federation is confident that the nominated athlete and support personnel will capably represent the Federation and country and their participation at this championship is another positive step in further strengthening Guyana’s distinguished presence on the “international” powerlifting scene”.
At the handover ceremony at the Olympic House on Tuesday 6th June, 2023, President of the Guyana Olympic Association, Mr. Godfrey Munroe, opined that it gives great pleasure for the Guyana Olympic Association to lend support to the Federation’s members.
In photo below: On right, President of the Guyana Olympic Association, Mr. Godfrey Munroe hands over sponsorship cheque to President of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation, Mr. Franklin Wilson in the presence on left of Secretary-General of the Guyana Olympic Association, Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon.
