Sports Update: De Rosario Hits Hattrick in Belize Rout; Chess Prodigies Head to Panama
By: Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News|
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — From the relentless goal-scoring of the Golden Jaguars to the strategic brilliance of our junior chess masters, Guyana’s athletes are making waves both at home and across the continent. As major infrastructure projects in Berbice reach key milestones, here is your sports report for Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Football: Osaze De Rosario Bags Hattrick in Emphatic Win Over Belize
The Golden Jaguars continue their dominant run in the 2026 CONCACAF Series, securing a commanding 3-1 victory over Belize at the Estadio Cibao in Dominica this past Monday.
- The Star of the Show: Following his two-goal masterclass against Dominica, Osaze De Rosario went one better, netting a dazzling hattrick to dismantle the Belizean defense.
- Golden Form: De Rosario has now accounted for five goals in his last two outings, cementing his status as one of the region’s most clinical finishers.
Chess: Pitamber and Ton-Chung Set for South American Youth Games
Guyana’s chess elite are taking their talents to the international stage. Candidate Master Sachin Pitamber and Italy Ton-Chung have been selected to represent the Golden Arrowhead at the IV South American Youth Games in Panama City from April 12–25.
- The Prodigy: At just 15, Pitamber is the youngest Guyanese Candidate Master and the reigning National Open Champion.
- The Veteran Junior: 18-year-old Ton-Chung brings significant competitive experience to the two-man contingent.
- Expert Guidance: The duo will be led by seasoned coach and National player Anthony Drayton.
Infrastructure: Steady Advance for New Amsterdam Track & Field Stadium
The landscape of sport in Berbice is physically shifting. The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has confirmed that construction at the New Amsterdam Track and Field Stadium is advancing steadily.
- Project Progress: Significant milestones have been met, with key construction phases—including foundational work for the synthetic track—now actively underway.
- The Vision: Once completed, the stadium will provide a high-quality, modern space for Ancient County athletes to train and compete at an international standard.
Golf: Patrick Prashad Masters Lusignan in Penultimate League Round
The 2026 Promotech National Top Flight Golf League is heading for a photo finish following a tense penultimate round at the Lusignan Golf Course on Sunday.
- Round Winner: Patrick Prashad emerged as the champion of the day, finishing ahead of Bala Vinjimoor (2nd) and Patanjilee Persaud (3rd).
- The Leaderboard: Despite finishing third on Sunday, Patanjille Persaud remains the man to catch with 18 points.
- The Chase: The title race is wide open heading into the final round, with four golfers—Brian Hackett, Joseph Szeplaki, Fazil Haniff, and Videsh Singh—all trailing by just a single point.
Cricket: Rain Forces U-16 Series Relocation to Eve Leary and Albion
Mother Nature continues to disrupt the 2026 CWI Rising Stars 50-Over Bilateral Series between Guyana U-16 and Barbados U-16. After the first match was washed out, the second match at Lusignan on Tuesday was also abandoned due to consistent rainfall.
- New Venues: In a bid to ensure play, officials have relocated the remaining fixtures.
- The Schedule: * Wednesday: Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary (Match Day 3 attempt).
- Thursday: Albion Sports Complex, Berbice (Match Day 4 attempt).
Upcoming Sporting Fixtures
| Event | Date | Location |
| Guyana vs. Barbados (U-16) | Thursday, April 2 | Albion Sports Complex |
| South American Youth Games | April 12 – 25 | Panama City, Panama |
| CWI 4-Day Championship | April 12 – 15 | Antigua |
