HGP SPORTS PULSE – MARCH 31, 2026

Teen Prodigies Claim Chess Crowns; Golden Jaguars Roar in CONCACAF

By: Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News|

GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — From the strategic maneuvers of the chessboard to the high-speed thrills of the 555 Speedway, Tuesday’s sports report highlights a week of youthful dominance and national pride. As the Golden Jaguars secure a vital road win and the Guyana Cricket Board unveils its red-ball warriors, here is your update for Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Chess: Teenagers Sachin Pitamber and Aditi Joshi Crowned National Champions

The 2026 National Chess Championship concluded its ninth and final round in Georgetown this past Saturday, signaling a definitive changing of the guard in Guyanese chess.

• Men’s Open: Teen sensation Sachin Pitamber asserted absolute dominance, finishing the tournament unbeaten with 7.5 points. He edged out seasoned veterans Kyle Couchman (2nd) and Anthony Drayton (3rd) to take the top spot.
• Women’s Championship: Aditi Joshi proved her mettle by retaining her National Women’s Title. Like Pitamber, she finished unbeaten with 7.5 points, finishing ahead of Sasha Shariff and Jessica Callender.

Football: Golden Jaguars Secure 2-0 Victory Over Dominica

Guyana’s senior men’s national team, the Golden Jaguars, delivered a clinical performance in the 2026 CONCACAF Series at the Estadio Cibao on Friday.

• The Star: Osaze De Rosario was the hero of the match, netting a brilliant double in the 8th and 33rd minutes.
• The Result: The 2-0 “road” victory provides Guyana with crucial momentum in the series as they look to climb the regional rankings.

Motor Racing: Viera Shines at Ming’s Karting Revival

The 555 Speedway Circuit in Thomaslands was a blur of speed on Sunday for the Ming’s Products and Services Karting Revival.

• Briggs Cadet Category: William Viera delivered a masterclass in racing, outperforming a competitive field that included Asrudeen Jayden Mohammed, Nathan Seejattan, and Gavriel Gayadin.
• Seniors: The event also saw Guyana’s racing elite take to the track, including Caribbean champion Kristian Jeffrey, who thrilled fans in the senior category.

Cricket: Tevin Imlach to Lead Guyana Harpy Eagles in CWI 4-Day Opener

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has officially named the senior men’s squad for the opening round of the 2026 CWI 4-Day Championship.

• The Leadership: West Indies wicket-keeper/batter Tevin Imlach has been appointed Captain, with the promising Matthew Nandu named as Vice-Captain.
• The Core: The squad is packed with international experience, featuring Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kevlon Anderson, and spinner Gudakesh Motie.
• The Schedule: Guyana faces the Windward Islands Volcanoes from April 12th–15th at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Notably, pace sensation Shamar Joseph has been named among the seven reserve players.

Cricket: Australia Women Clinch ODI Series Despite Matthews’ All-Round Effort

The West Indies Women fought hard but ultimately fell to a superior Australian side in the 2nd ODI at Warner Park, St. Kitts, on Sunday.

• The First Innings: Australia posted 269-7 in their 50 overs, with Beth Mooney top-scoring (65). Windies Captain Hayley Matthews led from the front with the ball, claiming 3 wickets.
• The Response: Matthews also led the batting with 45 runs, but the West Indies were bowled out for 179 in the 46th over.
• Series Status: Australia now holds an unassailable 2-0 lead. The third and final ODI is scheduled for Thursday at 14:00 hrs at Warner Park.

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