By: Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News|
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games concluded on a high note for Guyana as National Long Jump Record Holder, Emanuel Archibald, secured a podium finish in Riyadh.
Archibald claimed the Bronze medal in the Men’s Long Jump with a best leap of 7.56 meters. He finished behind Senegal’s Amath Faye and the eventual champion, Anvar Anvarov of Uzbekistan.
Archibald’s performance makes him only the second Guyanese athlete to earn a medal at these games, joining Women’s 100m Bronze medalist Keliza Smith.
Other notable Guyanese performances included Leslain Baird, who finished 4th in the Men’s Javelin with a season-best throw of 72.26 meters. Two-time Olympian Chelsea Edghill also represented the Golden Arrowhead well, reaching the quarterfinals in Table Tennis and breaking back into the international world rankings.
LOCAL FOOTBALL: Schools and Futsal Action
MVP Sports Girls U-11 Tournament Action continues this Saturday at the Ministry of Education Ground with the 2025 MVP Sports Girls Under-11 Football Tournament. A massive card of 16 fixtures is scheduled, with the opening match kicking off at 10:00hrs featuring Potaro Primary vs. Genesis Primary.
Republic Bank U-18 Schools League On Sunday, the focus shifts to the boys as the 2025 Republic Bank U-18 Schools Football League continues at the same venue.
- 12:00hrs: Abram Zuil Secondary vs. Dolphin Secondary
- Match 2: Three Mile Secondary vs. Charlestown Secondary
- Match 3: President’s College vs. Defending Champions Chase Academic Foundation
- Final Match: South Ruimveldt Secondary vs. West Ruimveldt Secondary
KFC Goodwill Series Qualifier In Region 9, a critical clash is set for Saturday at 18:00hrs (6 PM) at the St. Ignatius Village Sports Ground. Annai Secondary will lock horns with St. Ignatius Secondary for a coveted spot in the upcoming KFC Goodwill Series.
Exxon Mobil Futsal Championships The excitement heads to Linden tonight for the Quarterfinals of the 2025 Exxon Mobil Guyana Futsal Championships at the Retrieve Hardcourt.
- Match 1: DC Ballers vs. Figgy FC (Currently Underway)
- 21:00hrs: Silver Bullets vs. Bombers
- 22:00hrs: YMCA vs. Salah Family
- 23:00hrs: Young Gunners vs. Hard-Knocks
INTERNATIONAL CRICKET: Windies Seek Consolation
The West Indies Men will look to salvage some pride tonight as they face New Zealand in the final ODI of the tour at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
Play is scheduled to begin at 21:00hrs. The Windies are aiming for a consolation victory after losing the first two games of the three-match series. It has been a tough tour for the Caribbean side, having already lost the T20I series 3-1.
Following this match, the team will shift focus to the red-ball format, with the three-match Test Series scheduled to commence on December 1st at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
