Unanswered Calls Raekwon Noels Olympic Dream and Guyana Sporting Support

Unanswered Calls Raekwon Noels Olympic Dream and Guyana Sporting Support

Unanswered Calls Raekwon Noels Olympic Dream and Guyana Sporting Support

Sports journalist Rawle Toney has raised thought-provoking questions about the lack of financial support for Guyanese swimmer Raekwon Noel as he seeks to qualify for the Olympics. Despite Noel’s remarkable achievements and potential Olympic qualification, Toney highlights the concerning reality that Noel and his family have had to resort to launching a GoFundMe campaign to finance his participation in the Speedo Sectionals in Ocala, Florida.

Toney questions the absence of support from national sporting bodies such as the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA), Guyana Olympic Association, National Sports Commission, or the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport. He argues that expecting an athlete of Noel’s caliber to bear the financial burden alone is unreasonable, especially when resources are available.

With Noel’s exceptional track record, including holding 14 National Records and being the male swimmer with the highest FINA points in the country, Toney emphasizes that Noel is well-positioned to secure direct qualification for the Olympics. However, he notes the disparity between the lack of support for Noel and the significant achievements he has attained.

Toney also calls on the GASA to address several issues, including the lack of improvement despite consecutive FINA Scholarships for Noel and the decision to send only one swimmer to the CARIFTA Swim Championships despite Noel’s five gold medals in the previous year’s event.

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Overall, Toney’s commentary underscores the importance of providing adequate support and resources to talented athletes like Raekwon Noel, particularly in their pursuit of representing Guyana at the highest levels of international competition.

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