Hinckson Sprints to History, Lady Jags Dominate Dominica, and T20 World Cup Heartbreak
By| Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News |
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — From the tracks of Texas to the football pitches of Leonora and the cricket grounds of Kolkata, Guyanese and West Indian athletes have faced a weekend of record-breaking highs and tournament-ending lows. Here is your comprehensive sports wrap for Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Athletics: Hinckson Shivers Records at SEC Championships
18-year-old sprint sensation Athaleyha Hinckson has once again proven why she is the fastest Guyanese woman over 60 meters. Competing as a freshman for Louisiana State University (LSU) at the 2026 SEC Indoor Championships in Texas, Hinckson delivered a performance for the history books.
- The Record: Hinckson stopped the clock at a scorching 7.16 seconds, shattering her own previous National and South American records.
- The Result: Her blistering run earned her a 3rd place finish in a world-class Women’s 60m final, marking her as a dominant force in collegiate and international sprinting.
Football: Lady Jags Secure Emphatic 3-0 Victory at Home
The Guyana “Lady Jags” gave local fans exactly what they came for on Friday night at the National Track and Field Centre in Leonora, dismantling Dominica in their 2026 CONCACAF Women’s World Cup Qualifier.
- The Goals: Otesha Charles opened the scoring with a strike defined by power and precision. She was followed by Adelina Ritchie, who doubled the lead with a clinical leaping finish.
- The Final Blow: Sandra Johnson used her superior skill and pace to weave through the defense, netting the third and final goal to seal the win.
- Next Match: The Lady Jags now travel to Antigua to face Antigua & Barbuda at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium this Thursday, March 5.
Elite League Cup: Slingerz FC Routs Monedderlust in Providence
Action in the GFF 2026 Elite League Cup saw a lopsided affair on Saturday at the National Training Centre. Slingerz FC made a loud statement with a crushing 7-1 victory over Monedderlust FC.
- Top Performers: Daron Niles, Reshaun Ritch, and Kemar Beckford each netted brilliant doubles, while Curtez Kellman added a single goal to the tally.
- Consolation: Delwin Frazer managed to find the net for Monedderlust’s solitary goal in an otherwise difficult outing.
Women’s Cricket: Sri Lanka Takes Lead in T20 Series
The West Indies Women are fighting an uphill battle in Grenada after falling to a 4-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in the second T20I on Sunday.
- The Struggle: Batting first, the Windies were bowled out for a mere 101 runs in exactly 20 overs, with Captain Hayley Matthews top-scoring with 28.
- The Chase: Player of the Match Chamari Athapaththu dominated with both bat and ball, scoring 39 and taking 2-13 to lead Sri Lanka to 102-6 in 18.1 overs.
- Series Status: With the first game ending in a “No Result,” Sri Lanka leads the series 1-0 heading into the final T20I today, Tuesday.
T20 World Cup: India Knocks West Indies Out in Kolkata
It was heartbreak at Eden Gardens on Sunday as the West Indies Men were officially eliminated from the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup following a 5-wicket loss to India.
- The Total: The Windies put up a valiant effort, reaching a competitive 195-4 in their 20 overs.
- The Chase: However, an unbeaten 97 from Player of the Match Sanju Samson guided India to 199 in 19.2 overs.
- Silver Lining: Jason Holder and Shamar Joseph each picked up two wickets, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Indian juggernaut.
- Semi-Finals: India now advances to meet England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai this Thursday.
