Paruima captures the men’s crown

Players and fans of Paruima of Region #7 celebrate following their triumph in the men’s division of the Amerindian Heritage Games Football Championship.
Players and fans of Paruima of Region #7 celebrate following their triumph in the men’s division of the Amerindian Heritage Games Football Championship.

Heritage Games Football

– GT Kanaimas claim women’s title

Paruima of Region #7 and GT Kanaimas of Region #4 won the men’s and women’s crowns, respectively, in the Amerindian Heritage Games Football Championship last evening at the Everest Cricket Ground on Carifesta Avenue and Camp Street.

In the men’s final, Paruima of Region #7 defeated Moruca of Region #1 by a 3-1 score. Andrew Simmons crafted a hat-trick in the 48th, 53rd, and 63rd minutes to settle the encounter. For the loser, Nelon Lucas scored in the 42nd minute.