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The victorious Diplomats Side
The victorious Diplomats Side

Diplomats defeat Parliament Side 6-3 at football

A hat-trick of goals by diminutive striker Jessica Teasdale piloted the Diplomatic Team to a 6-3 victory over the Parliament Side in a feature football match played Tuesday evening at the Everest Cricket ground in observance of the 70th Anniversary of the Parliament of Guyana.

Yolanda Ross (2nd from left), Managing Director of Rocks Auto Trans and Spares Parts, poses for a photo opportunity beside Bent Street captain Colin Nelson (1st from left), Back Circle leader Selwyn Williams (1st from right) and tournament coordinator Wayne ‘Harry’ Griffith at the pre-final press conference.
Yolanda Ross (2nd from left), Managing Director of Rocks Auto Trans and Spares Parts, poses for a photo opportunity beside Bent Street captain Colin Nelson (1st from left), Back Circle leader Selwyn Williams (1st from right) and tournament coordinator Wayne ‘Harry’ Griffith at the pre-final press conference.

Back Circle, Bent Street confident of victory

The captains of Bent Street and Back Circle respectively yesterday exuded confidence of emerging victorious on Saturday evening in the final of the inaugural Rocks Auto Trans and Spares Parts ‘Legendary Cup’ Futsal Championship at the National Gymnasium.

 Flying Ace Cycling Club’s Randolph Roberts (right) receives the sponsorship cheque from representative of the sponsors, Malandra Simon.
Flying Ace Cycling Club’s Randolph Roberts (right) receives the sponsorship cheque from representative of the sponsors, Malandra Simon.

FACC annual Mashramani 50-mile race pedals off today

The Flying Ace Cycling Club will host its  annual Republic Day (Mashramani) 50-mile road race today in New Amsterdam with the country’s best riders expected to be on show.

Meg Lanning

Familiar foes face uncertain outcome

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – Familiarity breeds uncertainty for defending champions Australia as captain Meg Lanning says they are not sure what to expect from old foe India in today’s Women’s Twenty20 World Cup semi-final.

Rizwan hundred casts huge shadow over Pollard and Brathwaite

MULTAN, Pakistan, CMC – A career-best, undefeated 110 from Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan overshadowed muted performances from former West Indies captains Kieron Pollard and Carlos Brathwaite to lead Multan Sultans to a nailbiting three-run win over Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League yesterday.

Richa Ghosh

Battle of wills and skills

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – India’s semi-final against defending champions Australia in the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup at Newlands today will be a battle of wills as much as skill, says teenage wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh.

Hope trumps Roy in Qalandars win

KARACHI, Pakistan, CMC – A polished 47 from new West Indies One-day International captain Shai Hope trumped an explosive 48 from England international Jason Roy, and Lahore Qalandars conquered Quetta Gladiators by 63 runs in the Pakistan Super League yesterday.

Managing Director of Delight Travel Service, Adriana Singh-Onoja (right) presents the sponsorship cheque to Edison Jefford for the Golden Mile.

Delight for Golden Mile organisers

Delight Travel Service joined the growing list of donors to support the resuscitation of the Golden Mile, which is scheduled to be hosted on March 12th at the National Park Circuit, Thomas Lands.

Clive Andries of Ann’s Grove receives the first place prize from Shawn London.

Mash Cup winners receive prizes

The top three finishers in the recent  East Coast Mash Cup Football Championships, Ann’s Grove, Dynamic FC and Pouderoyen were presented with their prizes during a simple presentation ceremony on Monday at the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) secretariat.

Four Guyanese in CWI Under-19 encampment

Four Guyanese are currently in Antigua going through player development and assessment exercises in preparation for Cricket West Indies (CWI) participation in the International Cricket Council (ICC) men’s Under-19 World Cup, scheduled for Sri Lanka in 2024.

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