Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Abram Zuil makes successful defence of Region Two ISSAC title
Abram Zuil Secondary School successfully defended their title when the 2026 Region Two Inter-Secondary Schools Athletics Championship (ISSAC) concluded last Friday (January 16), following three days of competition that began on January 14 at the Joe Jagmohan Ground on the Essequibo Coast.
The meet was officially declared open on the first day by Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Steven Jacobs and was organised by the Region Two Ministry of Education/Unit Allied Arts Sports Body, under the leadership of Physical Education Head of Department, Andy Ramnarine.
The defending champions topped the combined team standings with 551.50 points, finishing ahead of Charity Secondary School on 513.50 points, while Anna Regina Multilateral placed third with 379 points.
Abram Zuil’s title defence was built on strong, consistent performances across track and field, as the school amassed 39 medals, comprising 19 gold, 10 silver and 10 bronze.
Charity Secondary School led the overall medal count with 44 medals (15 gold, 18 silver and 11 bronze), while Anna Regina Multilateral collected 33 medals, comprising 11 gold, 13 silver and nine bronze.
Cotton Field Secondary School finished fourth overall with 330 points, followed by Aurora Secondary (320.50 points) and 8th of May Secondary (298 points).
Kabakaburi Secondary (258.50 points) and Essequibo Technical Institute (250 points) rounded out the top eight.
Wakapoa Secondary School ended ninth with 104 points, while Johanna Cecilia Secondary completed the standings in 10th position with 88 points.
In a historic first for the championship, medals were distributed to all athletes who placed first, second and third in every final, marking a significant enhancement to athlete recognition at the regional level.
The championship also served as a key preparatory platform for athletes ahead of the National Secondary School Athletics Championship, scheduled for March.
At the closing ceremony, Director General of the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, Sonia Latchman, MP, presented the Championship Trophy to champion school Abram Zuil Secondary.