Guyana Sweeps 400m Gold in Grenada; Masters Hockey Shines in South Africa
By: Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News|
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — It was a golden Saturday for Guyanese athletics as our young sprinters proved to be the kings and queens of the track in Grenada. From the Caribbean to the southern tip of Africa, Guyanese athletes are making their mark on the world stage. Here is your sports update for Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Athletics: Springer and Austin Secure 400m Gold at CARIFTA 2026
Guyana’s national anthem played twice on Saturday at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium in Grenada, as our Under-20 stars dominated the quarter-mile events.
- Three-Peat for Springer: Tianna Springer cemented her legacy as one of the region’s greatest junior sprinters by securing her third consecutive CARIFTA 400m title. Competing in the U-20 Girls final, she clocked a dominant 52.83 seconds to outclass the field.
- Austin’s Blistering Finish: In the U-20 Boys 400m, Malachi Austin delivered a world-class performance, stopping the clock at 46.01 seconds to take the gold. Austin beat out Zion Davis of the Bahamas and Jamaica’s Jabari Matheson in a statement win for Guyanese male sprinting.
Hockey: Guyana Masters Secure 3rd Place Finish in South Africa
Team Guyana has returned from the 2026 World Masters Hockey Tournament in Cape Town, South Africa, with their heads held high after a grueling competition featuring over 100 teams.
- Podium Finish: The Men’s Over 40 team secured a prestigious 3rd place finish, proving Guyana’s veteran sticks can compete with the best in the world.
- Tournament Stats: Guyana’s various teams combined for 56 goals throughout the tournament.
- Top Performers: * Men’s Over 55: 7th Place
- Women’s Over 40: 5th Place
- Men’s Over 50: 10th Place
- Key Scorers: Jonathan Roberts, Jeremy Roberts, and Philip Fernandes were instrumental in Guyana’s offensive surge.
Cycling: Ajani Cutting and Sidwell Sandy Join UCI World Centre
The future of Guyanese track cycling looks bright as two more national riders have headed to Trinidad and Tobago for elite training.
- Elite Selection: Ajani Cutting and Sidwell Sandy have officially joined Alexander Leung at the UCI World Cycling Centre.
- The Mission: Backed by the Guyana Cycling Federation and the National Sports Commission, the duo will undergo high-intensity training designed to prepare them for international-level track cycling competition.
Cricket: Australia Women Dominate West Indies to Sweep Series
It was a tough day at the office for the West Indies Women at Warner Park, St. Kitts, as they fell to a clinical Australian side in the 3rd and final CG United ODI.
- The Collapse: After winning the toss and batting, the Windies were bundled out for 136 in 35.4 overs. Chinelle Henry was the lone bright spot, remaining unbeaten on 42.
- Australian Dominance: Alana King was the destroyer-in-chief, taking 5-19.
- The Chase: Australia made light work of the target, reaching 137-1 in just 19.4 overs. Phoebe Litchfield led the charge with an unbeaten 68, sealing a 9-wicket victory and a series sweep for the visitors.
