HGP SPORTS PULSE – APRIL 20, 2026

Sports Recap: Demerara Clinch U-19 Title; Harpy Eagles Dominate Opening Day in Antigua

By: Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News|

GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — It has been a weekend of high-stakes finishes and championship glory for Guyanese athletes. While the “Lady Jags” faced a tough hurdle in Kingston, our junior cricketers and boxers proved that the future of Guyanese sport is in capable hands. Here is your comprehensive sports update for Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Cricket: Demerara Crowned U-19 Inter-County Champions

Demerara asserted their dominance in youth cricket on Sunday, securing a commanding 8-wicket victory over Berbice at the Rose Hall Community Centre Ground to lift the GCB 2026 U-19 50-Overs Inter-County trophy.

• Berbice Innings: After winning the toss and batting first, Berbice struggled against a disciplined Demerara attack, eventually being bowled out for 134 in 44.4 overs. Adrian Hetmyer top-scored for the home side with 31.
• The Destroyer: Dhanesh Persaud was the standout with the ball for Demerara, returning figures of 4-24.
• The Chase: Demerara made light work of the target, reaching 135-2 in 37.2 overs.
• Top Performers: Parmeshwar Ram was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series following a brilliant unbeaten 50. He was supported by Kishawn Silas, who contributed a vital 48.

Cricket: Niall Smith Five-For Puts Harpy Eagles in Control

The Guyana Harpy Eagles have made a dream start to the second match of the CWI 2026 Regional 4-Day Series against the Windward Islands Volcanoes at the Antigua Recreation Ground.

• Volcanoes Collapse: After being sent in to bat, the Volcanoes were bundled out for a mere 151 in 37.1 overs. Ryan John top-scored with 37.
• Pace Power: Niall Smith was the architect of the destruction, claiming a superb 5-36.
• Day 1 Stumps: Guyana’s batsmen capitalised on the momentum, ending the first day on 130-2. Opener Matthew Nandu led the charge with a well-played 54, leaving the Harpy Eagles trailing by only 21 runs with 8 wickets in hand heading into Day 2.

Football: Lady Jags Fall to Clinical “Reggae Girlz”

In the 2026 CONCACAF Women’s Qualifiers, the Guyana Lady Jags saw their winning streak snapped by a disciplined Jamaica side at the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday night.

• The Result: Jamaica secured a 2-0 victory, maintaining their perfect record in the qualifiers.
• Goal Scorers: Manchester City star Khadija “Bunny” Shaw opened the scoring, followed by a second-half strike from Shania Hayles.
• Commendable Effort: Despite the loss, the Lady Jags earned praise for their defensive resilience against one of the top-ranked teams in the region.

Boxing: Ken Harvey Secures Bronze in Panama

National junior boxer Ken Harvey has officially put Guyana on the podium at the 2026 South American Youth Games in Panama.

• Bronze Medalist: Competing in the 60kg category, Harvey claimed the Bronze Medal after a valiant effort in the semi-finals.
• Narrow Defeat: Harvey narrowly missed out on a spot in the final after a razor-thin 3-2 split decision loss to Brazil’s Maicon Dos Santos. His performance marks a significant achievement for Guyana’s amateur boxing program on the continental stage.

Motor Racing: Champions Crowned at Nitro Kart Klash

The GMR&SC 2026 Nitro Kart Klash concluded on Sunday at the National Stadium in Providence, featuring high-octane action and a new crop of champions.

• The Winners: Crowds were treated to fierce competition across multiple classes, with race victories secured by:
  • Arif Mohammed
  • Badesh Thakur
  • Mikhail Persaud
  • Zachary Persaud
  • Lishon Lewis
  • Paige Mendonca

At a Glance: GCB U-19 Final Scorecard

Result: Demerara won by 8 wickets.