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Franklin Wilson has been returned unopposed as President of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF), reclaiming the leadership role less than a year after stepping aside.<\/p>\n

At a well-attended Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Racket Centre on Thursday, Wilson was handed a clear mandate by over 30 registered members to lead the federation through a pivotal rebuilding phase.<\/p>\n

Wilson\u2019s return comes at a sensitive time for the federation. In his first remarks since being re-elected, the President was candid about the challenges ahead, acknowledging that the sport\u2019s public image had suffered \u201cmajor setbacks\u201d recently.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur athletes must come first,\u201d Wilson emphasised. \u201cThe restoration of this federation\u2019s image is an immediate priority. Every decision and programme we implement will be centred on athlete development and welfare.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new executive body is notable for its gender diversity, with three women elected to key positions. Kiana Benjamin returns as Treasurer, while Lisa Oudit and Nedisha Tinnis join as Committee Members, bringing fresh perspectives to the boardroom.<\/p>\n

The 2026 GAPLF Executive: President: Franklin Wilson, Vice President: Gordon Spencer, General Secretary: Roger Rogers, Treasurer: Kiana Benjamin, PRO\/Organising Secretary: Denroy Livan, Committee Members: Bjorn Williams, Lisa Oudit, Nedisha Tinnis<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Wilson\u2019s vision for the next term extends beyond the capital. He outlined plans to take powerlifting into schools and remote communities to foster a new generation of talent.<\/p>\n

The President also highlighted the critical need for a dedicated high-performance centre.<\/p>\n

He commended the Government and the National Sports Commission for their support, noting that such a facility is the \u201cmuch-needed pillar\u201d required for Guyana to host regional and international championships.<\/p>\n

With a renewed leadership team and the backing of corporate Guyana, the GAPLF now turns its focus to the platform, aiming to transform recent administrative turbulence into a period of sustained athletic excellence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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