By: Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — The local sports landscape saw a major shift today as Guyana’s quest for an 8th world boxing title faces a short delay. Meanwhile, the action on the pitch and the cricket field remains as intense as ever. Here is your sports wrap-up for Friday, March 20, 2026.
Boxing: Elton Dharry’s Title Fight Pushed to April 25
The highly anticipated IBO Super Bantamweight World Title fight between Guyana’s Elton Dharry and Tanzania’s Salmin Kassim has been rescheduled. Originally set for March 28, the bout will now take place on April 25, 2025.
- Injury Delay: Dharry’s management requested a three-week extension to allow the fighter to return to “full fitness” following an undisclosed injury.
- The Stakes: Despite the setback, Dharry remains confident, vowing to become Guyana’s 8th world champion. The historic fight—the first-ever male world championship bout on Guyanese soil—will be held at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre.
Football: Waramuri Secondary Dominates Santa Rosa 3-0
In Region 1, the 2026 Massy Distribution U-18 Schools Football Tournament qualifiers kicked off with a fierce local derby at the Kamwata Community Centre Ground.
- Clean Sheet Victory: Waramuri Secondary proved too clinical for Santa Rosa Secondary, securing a 3-0 win.
- Goal Scorers: The dominant performance was fueled by “dazzling finishes” from Andell James, Dane Phillips, and Jason John.
Cricket: Junior Sinclair Destructive in Harpy Eagles Practice Match
The Guyana Harpy Eagles second 3-day practice match at Everest is heading for a thrilling conclusion as Matthew Nandu’s XI closes in on victory.
- The Collapse: Tevin Imlach’s XI struggled throughout, posting just 127 in their first innings (Permaul 4-35) and a meager 92 in their second.
- Standout Performances: Tagenarine Chanderpaul anchored Nandu’s XI with an unbeaten 64, while Junior Sinclair stole the show with the ball, taking 4-32 in the first innings and a destructive 5 wickets in the second.
- The Target: Nandu’s XI enters the final day needing just 72 runs for victory.
Cricket: Centuries and Commanding Wins at Commissioner’s Cup
The Police Sports Club Ground at Eve Leary saw a run-fest on Wednesday during the 2026 Commissioner of Police T20 Cup.
- Match 1: Headquarters demolished Region 6 by 139 runs, propelled by a near-century (95) from Andrew Lyght Jr.
- Match 2: The GPF Officers secured a 34-run win over Region 3. Former West Indies T20 star Christopher Barnwell was the man of the hour, smashing a spectacular 106.
Cricket: ACS Tour Continues with Win Over Canal Number 2
The American Cricket Society (ACS) tour of Guyana continues to find success, this time at the MMZ Community Centre Ground.
- The Total: Canal Number 2 posted a competitive 174, led by Ricky Sergeant’s 51. ACS’s Ryan Francis was the standout bowler with 4-31.
- The Chase: ACS reached the target in the final over (178-7), thanks to a match-winning 83 from Kwame Patton Jr.
