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 […]
ExxonMobil Guyana rewarded the top teams and players in the recently concluded Linden Under 18 schools football competition. The award ceremony, held at Shanghai’s residence, celebrated the achievements of the participants. Christianburg Wismar Secondary School retained their title by defeating long-time rival Mackenzie High School in the ExxonMobil/New Era Inter-schools football tournament held in April. […]
By Tracey Liverpool Victory Valley Royals affirmed their status as one of the premier basketball clubs in the country by clinching the top prize in the Nigel Hinds sponsored Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA) League. The final, held at the Amelia’s Ward Hard Court over the weekend, saw the Royals triumph over the Amelia’s Ward […]
By Eric Collymore Excitement is building as the finals of the ExxonMobil U14 girls and boys football tournament are set to kick off this weekend at the Ministry of Education ground. Following intense semifinal clashes on Monday, four schools have secured their spots in the finals, promising an action-packed showdown for football enthusiasts. In the […]
The Bishop’s High School team claimed their U18 Georgetown title and secured a spot in the national school’s basketball festival during the Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) Georgetown regional tournament on Friday at the National Gymnasium. The U18 final was a thrilling match-up between The Bishops High and Saint Stanislaus College, with Bishops emerging victorious in […]
India secured the T20 World Cup 2024 championship with a thrilling 7-run victory over South Africa at Kensington Oval in Barbados today. Batting first after winning the toss, India faced early setbacks during the power play with Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav all departing cheaply. However, Virat Kohli, under pressure due to recent […]
The culmination of the inaugural Blue Water Shipping Under 15 Girls National Secondary Championship promises thrilling action as teams gear up for the final showdown at the Guyana Football Federation National Training Center in Providence this weekend. Commencing at 10:00 AM on Saturday, the quarterfinals will kick off with St. Ignatius Secondary facing President’s College, […]