By: Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News|
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — The 2026 National Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships concluded in a blaze of glory at Leonora, while the local cricket and football scenes saw significant power shifts and administrative evolutions. Here is your comprehensive sports wrap-up for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Athletics: President’s College Dominates to Retain National Title
After three days of intense competition at the National Track & Field Centre, the Golden Mules of President’s College proved once again why they are the powerhouse of school sports.
- The Standings: President’s College racked up 275 points to emerge as overall champions. Linden’s Mackenzie High followed in second with 230 points, while Christianburg Wismar Secondary secured third with 214 points.
- Champion Athletes: The following students were crowned the top performers in their respective categories for their consistent podium finishes:
- Jada Schultz, Devon Gilkes, Shanea Moore, Lovell Bernard, Angel Jeffrey, Corey Speede, Nyoscie Wright, and Ravon King.
Football: GFF Bolsters Leadership for Global Engagement
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has announced two key administrative appointments aimed at modernizing the local football ecosystem and driving commercial growth.
- Marketing & Strategy: Martin Massiah has been appointed as the Director of Marketing and Commercial Strategy. His role will focus on building global partnerships and increasing the commercial value of Guyanese football.
- Communications: Renata Burnette takes over as the Communications Officer, tasked with streamlining the federation’s public engagement and media presence.
Football: Inaugural “Speed Camp” Hits Providence
In a move toward high-performance sports science, InSync Therapeutics partnered with the GFF to host Guyana’s first-ever Speed Camp at the National Training Centre.
- High-Performance Training: The camp focused on modern athletic techniques, including explosive movement, speed mechanics, and overall athleticism, giving local players a taste of international-standard conditioning.
Cricket: ACS Continues Winning Streak with Victory at Enterprise
The American Cricket Society (ACS) tour of Guyana continues to yield results for the visiting side. In their second fixture, they overcame a star-studded Enterprise Sports Club.
- The Total: ACS posted a massive 238-7 in their 25 overs, led by Randall Wilson (62) and an unbeaten 55 from Captain Akeem Dewar.
- The Chase: Enterprise fell short, reaching 203-9. Even a brilliant 63 from former West Indies opener Rajendra Chandrika wasn’t enough to bridge the gap.
- The Attack: Justin Doobay, Karan Ganesh, and Bhaskar Yadram each took two wickets to seal the 35-run victory.
Cricket: Police Elite Crowned “King of the Sixes”
The Malteenoes Sports Club ground was the site of high-octane action over the weekend for the 2026 King of the Sixes Tournament.
- The Champions: The Guyana Police Force (GPF) Elite Team emerged as the undisputed kings of the 7-a-side, 6-over format.
- The MVP Factor: Quinton Sampson was named Tournament MVP for his devastating power-hitting, while Dilon Heyliger took home Finals MVP honors for his clinical bowling.
- The Grand Final: Police Elite posted 80-4 and restricted Team Crown to just 57, securing a comfortable 23-run win to lift the trophy.
