By: Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News |
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — It has been a weekend of blistering speed on the track and frustrating stalemates on the cricket pitch. From the collegiate circuits of the United States to the local proving grounds at Leonora, Guyanese athletes are rewriting the record books as the 2026 sporting season hits full stride. Here is your sports update for Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Athletics: Athleyha Hinckson Shatters National U-20 Record
Guyanese sprinting sensation Athleyha Hinckson has officially put the world on notice. Representing Louisiana State University (LSU) at the Hurricane College Invitational on Saturday, Hinckson kicked off her outdoor season with a historic performance.
- The Record: Hinckson delivered a blistering 11.25 seconds in the U-20 Girls 100m, securing a new National Record.
- The Victory: Facing elite collegiate competition, she secured an outstanding first-place finish, marking a perfect start to her 2026 campaign.
Athletics: Onesi Dunn Dominates Leonora Ahead of CARIFTA
Back home, national sprinter Onesi Dunn continues to look like a gold-medal favorite for the upcoming 2026 CARIFTA Games in Grenada.
- The Performance: Competing at the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) CARIFTA Preparation Meet at the National Track & Field Centre in Leonora on Saturday, Dunn clocked a rapid 10.23 seconds in the 100m.
- Momentum: This victory serves as a final warning to regional rivals as Dunn sharpens his form for the Caribbean’s premier junior athletics event.
Cycling: Alexander Leung Crowned Champion in Trinidad
National junior cyclist Alexander Leung has once again proven his class on the international stage. Competing at the Madonna Wheelers – Peter Da Silva Memorial Track Cycling Meet in Trinidad & Tobago, Leung was the man to beat.
- Omnium King: Leung emerged as the overall Champion in the Junior Category Omnium, showcasing his versatility across multiple track disciplines.
- Elite Standing: Perhaps more impressively, the young cyclist secured an 8th place finish when competing against a field of seasoned Elite riders, signaling his readiness for the senior ranks.
Cricket: Torrential Rain Abandons U-16 Opener at Lusignan
The highly anticipated start of the CWI Rising Stars 50-Over Bilateral Series between Guyana U-16 and Barbados U-16 was derailed by Mother Nature on Sunday.
- Washout: Despite the tireless efforts of the Lusignan Community Centre ground staff, overnight torrential rainfall left the outfield waterlogged. The match was abandoned without a single delivery being bowled.
- Next Attempt: Both teams are eager to get onto the field for Match Number 2, which is scheduled to bowl off at the same venue today, Tuesday, at 09:30 hrs, weather permitting.
Cricket: Stafanie Taylor’s Century Not Enough Against Australia
The West Indies Women faced a tough challenge against world-beaters Australia in the 1st Women’s ODI at Warner Park, St. Kitts on Friday.
- The Chase: Australia posted a daunting 341 all out in 49.5 overs, led by Phoebe Litchfield’s 77. West Indies’ Afy Fletcher was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets.
- Taylor’s Heroics: In response, Windies legend Stafanie Taylor played a “majestic” unbeaten 105, but the hosts were eventually limited to 238-8 in their 50 overs.
- Result: Australia secured the win, with Georgia Wareham earning Player of the Match honors for her all-round contribution (42 runs and 1 wicket).
