Guyana Rules the Track: Millington and Thompson Secure Historic 1-2 Finish in Panama
By: Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News|
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA — Guyana’s sprinting future arrived in emphatic fashion on Thursday as national sprinters Ezekiel Millington and Gordon Thompson delivered a masterclass in the Boys 100m Final at the 2026 South American Youth Games.
In a race that will be etched into the nation’s sporting history, the duo secured a “clean sweep” of the top two podium spots, marking one of the most dominant displays by Guyanese junior athletes on the continental stage.
The 100m Masterclass: Gold and Silver for the Golden Arrowhead
From the blast of the starter’s pistol, the Guyanese pair asserted their dominance over a field of the continent’s fastest young prospects.
- The Champion: Ezekiel Millington powered to a sensational gold medal, stopping the clock at a blistering 10.50 seconds.
- The Silver Lining: Following closely behind was Gordon Thompson, who secured the 1-2 finish with a time of 10.64 seconds, fending off a late surge from Chile’s Franco Stefoni (10.72s).
- Historical Context: Millington’s victory marks only Guyana’s second-ever gold medal at the South American Youth Games, following Deshanna Skeete’s 400m gold in 2017.
Badminton: Straight-Set Exits for Racquet Athletes
While the track provided triumph, the badminton courts at the games proved tougher for the Guyanese contingent.
- Singles Struggles: Both Christopher Jordan and Mishka Beharry faced high-caliber opposition in their opening rounds. Despite a valiant effort, both athletes were eliminated in straight sets in their respective male and female singles categories.
- Mixed Doubles: The duo teamed up to face Venezuela in the mixed-doubles bracket but suffered a similar fate, ending Guyana’s badminton campaign in Panama.
Basketball: UG Trojans Dismantle Panthers in Friendly Rout
In preparation for the upcoming Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Women’s Championship, the University of Guyana (UG) Trojans sent a loud message to their regional rivals with a clinical 50-point victory on Thursday.
- Final Score: UG Trojans 83 | Panthers 33.
- Standout Performers: The Trojans’ offensive was led by the trio of Breann Ritchie, Keisha Copperfield, and Jamacie Ogle, who dismantled the Panthers’ defense in what was a one-sided affair at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
Horse Racing: Dataman vs. Olympic Kremlin in Easter Stakes Feature
Horse racing fans are descending on the Corentyne this weekend as the Port Mourant Turf Club hosts the highly anticipated 2026 Easter Stakes.
- The Feature Duel: All eyes are on the clash between champion horses Dataman and Olympic Kremlin.
- The Stakes: Beyond the significant cash prizes, the race is viewed as the “ultimate battle for supremacy” between Slingerz Racing Stable’s Olympic Kremlin and Master Z’s Dataman, with both horses looking to cement their status as the king of the local turf ahead of the Guyana Cup.
Boxing: History Beckons as Elton Dharry Chases World Title
Guyanese boxing fans are on the edge of their seats as Elton “The Bully” Dharry prepares for the biggest night of his career this Saturday at the Pegasus Suites.
- The Main Event: Dharry faces Tanzania’s Salmin “The Lion” Kassim for the vacant IBO Super Bantamweight World Title.
- First for Guyana: This marks the first time a male world title fight will be contested on Guyanese soil. Dharry is seeking to become the nation’s 8th world champion.
- The Undercard: The “No Love Lost” card also features a heated rivalry between Olympian Keevin Allicock and Dexter Marques, plus an international matchup between Desmond Amsterdam and Jamaica’s Kevin Hylton.
