The President of the Guyana Boxing Association, Steve Ninvalle, announced the cancellation of the Terrence Ali National Open due to scheduling challenges. However, an Elite Development Championship is set to take place on Friday at the National Gymnasium as an alternative. Ninvalle highlighted that the boxing card for the National Gymnasium is primarily aimed at […]
As the first CARIFTA Games trials approach in February, athletes from Linden are intensifying their training efforts to meet the qualifying standards. Training is underway at the Linden Synthetic Track and Purple-heart Street ground, where Coach Johnny Gravesande is working with eleven athletes, including five first-timers, aiming to achieve success at the CARIFTA trials. Currently […]
In a bid to address Guyana’s high cardiovascular mortality rate, local group Stride 592 is organizing a 5K and 10K group training event for the public. The initiative aims to foster a sense of community, accountability, and social interaction while providing training techniques under the guidance of experienced leaders. Onika Jervis, the founder of Stride […]
The debate over Guyana’s 2024 budget allocation took a turn toward sports on Tuesday, with Opposition Member of Parliament Nima Flue-Bess raising questions about what she perceives as ‘incomplete’ sports projects. Minister of Sports Charles Ramson Jr responded, criticizing the opposition for their alleged lack of vision during their time in government and emphasizing that […]
Ahead of the Windies’ second Test against Australia in Brisbane, senior West Indies player Kemar Roach emphasizes the importance of bowlers executing their plans on the challenging pitch. While acknowledging the team’s solid performance in the first Test, Roach believes it is crucial for the bowlers to stick to their strategies to compete effectively in […]
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has been crowned the ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year for 2023, adding to her accolades as a member of the T20 Team of the Year. Matthews is only the second West Indies player to receive this honor, following former skipper Stafanie Taylor in 2015. Matthews, who holds the […]
The Bounty Farm and Antonio Grille’s one-day outdoor hockey tournament is set to kick off the local hockey season, featuring male defending champions Saint’s Splinters and female title holders GBTI GCC Spartans. The tournament, which will see all local teams competing for top honors, is anticipated to be a competitive start to the hockey calendar. […]
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) and the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) have expressed their appreciation for the $4.6 billion allocated for the advancement of sports in Guyana. The GCB, led by Bissondyal Singh, is particularly pleased with the allocation, emphasizing its significant contribution to various development projects outlined by the Government of Guyana. Key highlights […]
Following a recent basketball game, head coach Willan Cameron of the Bounty Colts and the losing head coach of the Kobras shared their thoughts on their teams’ performances. Coach Willan Cameron expressed satisfaction with his team’s winning performance, highlighting the positive aspects of their play. He acknowledged that there are areas to improve but found […]
In the first Pepsi/Mike Parris amateur boxing competition of the year, Rose Hall Jammer emerged as the champion boxing gym. The competition, organized by the Guyana Boxing Association, featured 10 fights and took place at the Andrew ‘Six Head’ Lewis gym in Albouystown. Rose Hall Jammer claimed the top spot, outperforming Pace and Power Boxing […]