By Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News |
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — From the classroom to the pitch and the cricket crease, it is a massive weekend for Guyanese and West Indian sports. While local coaches gather to revolutionize athlete care, the Lady Jags prepare for a crucial World Cup qualifier, and the West Indies Men face a tough reality check on the global stage.
Sports Medicine: 45 Coaches Gather for Landmark Physiotherapy Seminar
A groundbreaking initiative is underway at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown. The National Sports Commission (NSC), in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has officially launched a first-of-its-kind Physiotherapy Seminar for coaches.
- Closing the Gap: The one-day program has attracted 45 participants aimed at integrating sports medicine into daily coaching routines.
- Expert Panel: Leading professionals including Vanessa Wickham, Jana Edghill, Angelica Holder, Neil Barry, and Kelly Coonjah are facilitating sessions.
- The Curriculum: Coaches are being equipped with practical skills in concussion recognition, heat illness prevention, load management, and criteria-based “Return to Play” protocols.
Football: Lady Jags Ready for Dominica Clash at Leonora
The hunt for a spot in the 2026 CONCACAF Women’s World Cup continues tonight as the Guyana “Lady Jags” take on Dominica.
- Kick-off: The action begins at 20:00hrs (8:00 PM) tonight at the National Track and Field Centre in Leonora.
- Fan Support: General admission is set at $1,000, with parking also available for $1,000.
- Building Momentum: The Jags are desperate for a clinical home win to build confidence before their next away fixture against Antigua and Barbuda on March 5.
Elite League Cup: Police and GDF Dominate in Providence
The 2026 Elite League Cup saw a display of pure dominance on Wednesday night at the National Training Centre in Providence, with the “security forces” teams completely outclassing their opponents.
- Match 1: Guyana Police Force (GPF) FC dismantled Santos FC in a 6-0 thumping. Makayah Jervis shone with a double, while Jemar Harrigan, Nicholas McArthur, and Randy Roberts added to the tally.
- Match 2: The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) FC followed suit with a commanding 5-1 victory over the Western Tigers. Shemar Scott netted twice, supported by strikes from Stephen McDonald, Jeffrey Perreira, and Chris Macey. William Europe scored the lone goal for the Tigers.
Women’s Cricket: Matthews’ Century Saves Face in Grenada
The West Indies Women avoided a series whitewash against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, securing a hard-fought consolation victory in the final ODI at St. George’s National Stadium.
- SL Effort: Sri Lanka posted 217-7, anchored by Player of the Series Harshitha Samarawickrama (70).
- The Matthews Show: Captain Hayley Matthews proved why she is world-class, picking up two wickets before smashing a majestic century to lead the chase.
- The Result: Supported by Stefanie Taylor (38), the Windies reached 218-4 in 46 overs to secure a 6-wicket win.
T20 World Cup: Proteas Outclass Windies in Ahmedabad
It was a sobering morning for West Indies fans as South Africa romped to a 9-wicket victory in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup encounter at the Narendra Modi International Stadium.
- Windies Struggle: After being sent in, the West Indies were restricted to 176-8. Romario Shepherd top-scored with an unbeaten 52, while Jason Holder contributed 49.
- Markram’s Masterclass: South Africa made light work of the target, reaching 177-1 in just 16.1 overs. Player of the Match Aiden Markram finished unbeaten on 82.
- Next Stop: The West Indies must now regroup quickly for a high-stakes clash against India at Eden Gardens this Sunday, March 1.
