By Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News |
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — From the high-speed boardrooms of motor racing to the windy courts of AirBadminton in Essequibo, it has been a weekend of leadership shifts and championship glory across the Guyanese sports landscape. Here is your comprehensive wrap for Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Motor Racing: Shairaz Roshandin Elected GMR&SC President
The Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) has a new leader following one of the highest voter turnouts in its history. Mohamad Shairaz Roshandin secured a landslide victory at the Annual General Meeting, defeating incumbent Mahendra Boodhoo 123 to 61.
- The Mandate: Members also approved a motion to extend the executive term from one to two years, allowing the new team more time to execute long-term projects.
- Focus Forward: Roshandin’s immediate priority is the GT Challenge De Las Americas, set for July 11–12 at the South Dakota Circuit.
- New Executive Team:
- Vice President: Alain Hopkinson
- Secretary: Azim Jafar
- Treasurer: Azaad Hassan
- Club Captain: Rameez Mohamed
- Technical Advisor: Stefan Jeffrey
Badminton: Historic AirBadminton Tournament Set for Essequibo
In a first for the “Cinderella County,” the Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) will host a historic AirBadminton Tournament on March 6 at the Motocross Ground in Essequibo.
- Development Path: The tournament is the culmination of years of outreach, including equipment donations to Aurora, Abram Zuil, and Anna Regina Multilateral schools, and a 2025 training session for 20 teachers led by Emilia Ramdhani.
- The Format: AirBadminton is a wind-resistant version of the sport played on sand or grass. This “Sand Event” aims to develop regional talent in partnership with Badminton Pan Am.
- Participating Schools: Kabakaburi, Aurora, Charity, and Abram Zuil Secondary.
Football: MODEC Tertiary Tournament Enters Quarterfinals
The inaugural Petra-organized MODEC Tertiary Football Tournament is down to the “Elite Eight.” On Saturday, the remaining teams received full playing kits during a ceremony at the Ministry of Education.
- The Stakes: Teams are competing for a $300,000 grand prize dedicated to school development projects.
- The Schedule:
- Feb 28: Quarterfinals at Scotts Ground, Berbice.
- March 1: Quarterfinals at Queen’s College Ground, Georgetown.
- March 8: The Grand Final.
Football: Western Tigers Roar in Elite League Cup
The GFF 2026 Elite League Cup saw two decisive results at the National Training Centre in Providence on Saturday.
- Match 1: Monedderlust FC edged out Ann’s Grove United 1-0, thanks to a strike from Delwin Frazer.
- Match 2: Western Tigers FC dismantled Fruta Conquerors 2-0, with William Europe and Tyler Lyle finding the back of the net.
- Coming Up (Wednesday): * 18:30hrs: Guyana Police Force FC vs. Santos FC
- Match 2: Western Tigers FC vs. Guyana Defence Force FC (A highly anticipated clash of the titans).
Cricket: Berbice Crowned U-16 Inter-County Champions
The “Ancient County” has once again asserted its dominance in youth cricket. Berbice emerged as champions of the GCB 2026 U-16 50-Overs Tournament after a rain-shortened final at Bourda.
- Demerara’s Struggle: Batting first, Demerara was bowled out for 112. Captain Lomar Seecharan (35) provided the only real resistance against Berbice’s Ravindra Persaud, who took 3-20.
- The Chase: Berbice reached 109-5 in 26.2 overs—well ahead of the DLS requirement—before the rain ended play. Trevor Reynolds (24) and Akash Ramdewar (19) anchored the innings to secure the 37-run victory.
- National Selection: The GCB will now use these performances to select the National Boys U-16 squad for the upcoming Regional Tournament.
