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Britton John (centre) displays his spoils at the presentation ceremony at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, after sweeping the NSC Independence 3-Stage Cycling Road Race. Also in the photo (from left to right) are: NSC Commissioner Cristy Campbell, Joryn Simpson (4th), Enrique De Comarmond (2nd), Cortis Dey (3rd), Robin Persaud (5th), Paul De Nobrega (6th), and Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle
Britton John (centre) displays his spoils at the presentation ceremony at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, after sweeping the NSC Independence 3-Stage Cycling Road Race. Also in the photo (from left to right) are: NSC Commissioner Cristy Campbell, Joryn Simpson (4th), Enrique De Comarmond (2nd), Cortis Dey (3rd), Robin Persaud (5th), Paul De Nobrega (6th), and Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle

Briton John records masterful performance to complete clean sweep

NSC Independence 3-Stage Road Race By Michelangelo Jacobus In what many former cyclists and officials in cycling contend is an unprecedented feat, United We Stand’s Briton John turned in another masterful performance yesterday to clinch the third and final stage of the NSC Independence 3-Stage Cycling Road Race, in the process making a clean sweep of the event.

Alicia Green in action against Christina Basil
Alicia Green in action against Christina Basil

Greene, Patterson among opening day winners

GTA Novices Championship Alicia Greene, Tisel Patterson, Joshua Kennedy, and Osafa Dos Santos recorded contrasting wins when the Guyana Tennis Association (GTA) Novices Championship commenced at the National Racquet Centre on Woolford Avenue and Camp Street.

 Briton John celebrates after crossing the finish line on Carifesta Avenue to clinch the second stage of the NSC Independence 3-Stage cycling road race. John was unstoppable across the first two stages of the event, turning in record-breaking times. (Michelangelo Jacobus photo)

Briton John rewrites stage 1 & 2 records on Day 1

NSC Independence 3-Stage Road Race By Michelangelo Jacobus It was a record-breaking performance from Briton John as he shattered the stage one and two records as the highly anticipated National Sports Commission’s (NSC) Independence 3-Stage cycling road race pedalled off with a feverish pace from the Corriverton Police Station in Berbice yesterday.

Defunded! NSC & GOA defund GASA over internal issues

– GASA executive no shows at meeting with Sport Minister Following the filing of a complaint by Dolphin Speed Swim Club to the World Aquatic Integrity Unit on allegations of misconduct by the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA), the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA), and the National Sports Commission (NSC) after a meeting on Thursday, has suspended funding to the entity.

Turf President

YMCA, Bullets, Turf President, advance to Round of 16

Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Championship YMCA, Silver Bullets, Turf President, and DC Ballers secured their berths to the round of 16 segment in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Championship on Friday evening at the Silver City Hard-court. 

Khaos Williams (left) hands a left hook to Guyanese Carlston Harris in their welterweight encounter

Harris suffers first round knockout loss in UFC return

Guyana’s Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) combatant Carlston Harris was defeated in his return to Octagon last evening, as he lost via knockout to American Khaos Williams at the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) Fight Night 241 at the Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada.

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