By: Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News|
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — From the high-speed tracks of Thomas Lands to the strategic boardrooms of the GFF, the Guyanese sporting landscape is buzzing with activity. Here is your sports wrap-up for Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Motor Racing: Nitro Kart Klash Pushed to April 19
Racing fans will have to wait a few more weeks before the rubber hits the tarmac. The highly anticipated 2026 Nitro Kart Klash has officially been rescheduled from its original March 28–29 date to April 19, 2026.
- The Reason: Organizer Andre Rochford of Jumbo Jet Events confirmed that the shift was necessary due to a late shipment of new karts.
- The Venue: The event, held in collaboration with the GMR&SC and 555 Speedway, remains slated for the Thomas Lands circuit.
Football: Minister Collin Croal Supports East Bank Inter-Village Tournament
The Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, has made good on his promise to bolster local sports. During a recent presentation, the Minister donated several footballs to the organizers of the East Bank Inter-Village Football Competition.
- The Pledge: The donation follows a commitment made to the organizers, Sports Extra, during the tournament’s opening day at the Eccles Community Centre Ground.
- Community Impact: The gesture was warmly received as a vital contribution to grassroots football development along the East Bank corridor.
Football: FIFA and CONCACAF Delegations Visit Guyana
In a move to modernize the local game, GFF President Wayne Forde hosted top officials from football’s global and regional governing bodies this week.
- FIFA Review: Representative Amiel Mohammed is currently assessing the local football ecosystem to assist with upcoming developmental projects.
- Coaching Standards: CONCACAF’s Andre Wright is in the country to finalize a comprehensive coaching plan and to evaluate the progress of local coach-training programs.
Cricket: “One Guyana” All-Secondary Schools Tape Ball Tournament Sets Off
The National Cultural Centre Tarmac is set to transform into a cricket hub from March 28–29 for the 2026 All-Secondary Schools Tape Ball Tournament.
- The Format: Sponsored by Mike’s Pharmacy, the tournament features an 8-a-side format starting at 9:00 AM daily.
- The Teams: Heavy hitters such as Queen’s College, St. Joseph’s High, and Mackenzie High School in Linden are expected to compete for the title.
Cricket: Jonathan VanLange Steals the Show in DCC Victory Over ACS
The American Cricket Society (ACS) tour of Guyana faced a tough challenge at the DCC Ground in Georgetown on Wednesday in a high-scoring thriller.
- The Total: ACS posted a massive 226-6 in their 20 overs, driven by a superb unbeaten 96 from Bhaskar Yadram.
- The Chase: The Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) responded with clinical precision. Brandon Jaikarran set the foundation with a brilliant 58, but it was West Indies U-19 Vice Captain Jonathan VanLange who sealed the deal with an unbeaten 68, leading DCC to 227-5 with just two balls to spare.
