By Tyriq Walters Edge Sports Management (ESM) has launched its inaugural KFC ESM Table Tennis Summer Showdown tournament, offering over one million Guyana dollars in prizes. Spearheaded by Olympian Chelsea Edghill and supported by KFC Guyana, the event has kicked off with great enthusiasm from junior athletes like Thuraia Thomas, Jasmine Billingy, and Malachi More. […]
By Tyriq Walters Linden is gearing up for the third edition of the ExxonMobil Inter-District Kayaking competition, scheduled to take place on July 13 at the Watooka Guest House. Tournament organizer Deon Anderson has assured supporters of an event filled with high levels of competitiveness and excitement. Anderson expressed confidence in the preparations, noting that […]
By Tyriq Walters The inaugural Under 23 Club Championship organized by the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) has concluded on a high note, with President Jermaine Slater expressing satisfaction and outlining plans to establish the league as an annual event. President Slater emphasized the tournament’s success, attributing it to effective partnerships forged with both the […]
Guyanese squash champion Nicholas Verway has successfully defended his title at the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) championship in the British Virgin Islands, defeating Barbadian Alex Stewart in a commanding three-set match. Verway demonstrated his dominance in the under-19 category, securing victory with scores of 11-6, 11-9, and 11-2, reaffirming his status as the top […]
As the countdown to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris continues, Guyana’s table tennis star Chelsea Edghill is intensifying her preparations for the prestigious event. Edghill, who is set to compete in her second consecutive Olympic Games, expressed her excitement and honor in representing Guyana once again. Following her debut at the 2020 Tokyo […]
The recently concluded Econome Business Conference provided young entrepreneurs in Guyana with invaluable insights from industry leaders on navigating the complexities of business growth and sustainability. Held recently, the event highlighted the burgeoning opportunities within Guyana’s evolving economic landscape. Ameir Ahmad, Managing Director of the Sheriff Group of Companies, emphasized the critical importance of seizing […]
Guyanese powerlifter Carlos Petterson-Griffith received a hero’s welcome upon his return home following his exceptional performance at the World Open Classic Powerlifting Championship in Lithuania. Petterson-Griffith, competing in the men’s 83kg category, achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new world record with a squat of 337.5 kg. His total lift of 860 kg secured […]
The Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) National School Festival kicked off recently with organizers expressing gratitude for the support of their sponsors in making the event possible. Since its establishment in 2006, the tournament has grown significantly, with increasing interest from schools wanting to participate. However, challenges in maintaining consistent school participation throughout the year have […]
By Tyriq Walters The Cummingsburg Bounty Colts secured the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) Under 23 League championship with a flawless record, defeating the Kwakwani Untouchables in a thrilling final over the weekend. In a closely contested match, the first quarter ended with the Bounty Colts narrowly ahead, leading 17-16 against the Untouchables. As the […]
Tyriq Walters Ezekiel Newton, Skylar Charles, and Kenatha Fraser were among the top performers at the 2024 Athletics Association of Guyana Junior Championship held at the National Track and Field Center in Leonora. Ezekiel Newton emerged as the fastest junior sprinter in Guyana, clocking an impressive 10.61 seconds in the 100m final. The race was […]