5K to highlight Monroe Road programme

The initiative is being spearheaded by former Minister of Sport Manohar Ramsaran with assistance and co-operation from various sports organisations including the Monroe Road Cricket Club, and the Monroe Road Masters team.

Ramsaran said that medals and trophies will be at stake in a variety of track and field events including a 5K distance event comprising 10 laps around the cricket field. He added that there will also be the exciting and traditional events like tug-o-war, egg and spoon, needle and thread, three-legged and sack races.

“We are encouraging everyone to come out and participate in this day of fun and engagement with members of our close-knit community.

We have also invited participation from all the schools in the Monroe Road area,” said Ramsaran.

The action is expected to start at 1.30 pm and run into the evening which should not pose any problems said Ramsaran since the ground is floodlit