By Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News|
It has been a weekend of high-intensity action, celebrating student-athlete excellence and navigating the harsh realities of international disciplinary rulings. From the volleyball courts of the National Gymnasium to the football drama in Curaçao.
Volleyball: CPCE and St. Stanislaus Crowned National School Champions
The National Gymnasium was selected over the weekend as the venue for the Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF), in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and the National Sports Commission, successfully host the National Schools Volleyball Tournament.
- Male Champions: The Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) stood tall, emerging as national champions following dominant performances against powerhouse rivals St. Stanislaus College and Queen’s College.
- Female Champions: St. Stanislaus College secured its own piece of history, clinching the national title in clinical fashion by winning every single match in consecutive sets.
Golf: Bholawram Deo Shines at Crown Mining Tournament
The Lusignan Golf Course hosted a premier field on Sunday for the 2026 Crown Mining Golf Tournament, supported by Lubrex and Parsun.
- The Winners: Bholawram Deo took home the Overall Best Net with a stellar score of 65, while Kishan Bacchus secured the Overall Best Gross honors with an 82.
- Specialty Prizes: The Longest Drive was claimed by Anand Persaud, while Feroze Barkat showcased his precision to take the “Nearest to Pin” prize.
Cricket: Gaffoor’s Heroics Secure Night-Time Win for Cotton Tree
A thrilling night fixture at the Cotton Tree Ground in Berbice on Sunday saw the Cotton Tree Die Hard face off against The Champs.
- The Setup: The Champs posted a formidable 164-4 in just 15 overs, powered by a masterclass 95 from Martin Singh.
- The Chase: Cotton Tree made light work of the target, reaching 165-2 in 14.1 overs. Nashad Gaffoor led the charge with an unbeaten 68, guiding the hosts to a commanding 8-wicket victory.
Football: MODEC Tertiary Semi-Finalists Decided
The Petra Organization’s 2026 MODEC Tertiary Football Tournament moved into high gear this weekend as the final four teams booked their spots in the semi-finals.
- Saturday Results (Berbice):
- Upper Corentyne Industrial Training Institute def. Port Mourant Technical Institute (3-0).
- New Amsterdam Technical Institute (NATI) def. Government Technical Institute (GTI) (3-1).
- Sunday Results (Georgetown):
- Essequibo Technical Institute (ETI) def. University of Guyana (UG) (2-0).
- Mahaicony Technical Institute def. Linden Technical Institute (2-1).
- Next Stage: These four technical institutes will now clash for a spot in the grand finale.
Disciplinary Blow: CONCACAF Disqualifies Guyana and Anguilla
In a shocking turn of events, CONCACAF has officially disqualified both Guyana and Anguilla from the 2026 Men’s U-20 Qualifiers.
- The Incident: The decision follows a severe on-field altercation during their Group D match in Curaçao on Saturday. The match was halted in the 86th minute after Anguilla received their 5th red card, with Guyana leading 5-0.
- The Fallout: While the 5-0 result stands as a forfeit win for Guyana, both teams have been barred from further participation. All remaining group matches for both sides will be recorded as 3-0 forfeit losses.
- Suspensions: Four Guyanese players and five Anguillan players have been slapped with 4-match suspensions, alongside undisclosed fines.
