By|Delwin Neblett| HGP Nightly News|
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — From a historic football upset in Providence to international victories and grassroots motor racing announcements, it has been a weekend of high-octane sports action. Here is your comprehensive update for Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Football: Police Arrest Slingerz to Seize Inaugural Elite Cup Title
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) FC produced one of the most significant upsets in recent domestic football history on Saturday night, defeating tournament favorites Slingerz FC 2-1 to capture the GFF Elite League Cup.
- The Breakthrough: After a scoreless first half at the National Training Centre in Providence, Bevney McGarrell (later named the Final’s MVP) broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute with a clinical finish.
- The Heartbreak: Slingerz’s situation worsened in the 76th minute when a defensive intervention by Romain Brackenridge resulted in a calamitous own goal, giving Police a 2-0 cushion.
- The Late Surge: Slingerz Captain Quincy Adams pulled one back with a header in the 90th minute, but the “lawmen” held firm through stoppage time to lift their first major GFF title in years.
- Third Place: Earlier in the evening, Western Tigers secured the $500,000 third-place prize with a 2-1 comeback victory over the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) FC, behind goals from Rondell Peters and William Europe.
International Football: Lady Jags Maul Antigua & Barbuda 4-0
Guyana’s Senior Women’s National Team, the Lady Jags, delivered a dominant performance in the 2026 CONCACAF Women’s Qualifiers at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thursday.
- Clinical Finishing: A brace from Annalisa Vincent and a strike from Brianne Desa, coupled with an Antiguan own goal, secured a commanding 4-0 win. The victory puts Guyana in a strong position in Group B as they chase qualification for the final tournament.
Cricket: School of the Nations & Bishops’ High Triumph in Tapeball Blast
Grassroots cricket took center stage at the National Park as 14 teams competed in the Secondary School’s 30-Balls Tape-Ball Competition.
- Champions: School of the Nations emerged as the overall winners of the 30-ball tournament.
- Junior Success: In the 2nd and 3rd Formers 24-ball category, The Bishops’ High School claimed the title with an 8-wicket win over Christ Church Secondary. Tournament MVP Andrew Narine led the charge with a match-winning 19 runs.
International Women’s Day: Multi-Sport Funday at Racket Centre
To mark International Women’s Day, the Women In Sport Commission and the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) hosted a massive Multi-Sport Funday on Saturday.
- Mass Participation: Scores of women and girls engaged in ten different disciplines, including Archery, Boxing, Badminton, and Powerlifting.
- The Highlight: The event concluded with an overall fitness challenge and a one-mile run. Given the high turnout, officials indicated plans to expand the event to a two-day festival in 2027.
Upcoming Events: “Nitro Kart Klash” Set for March 29
Jumbo Jet Events and the GMR&SC have announced the inaugural “Nitro Kart Klash” scheduled for March 29 at the go-kart circuit in Georgetown.
- High Stakes: Over $5 million in cash and prizes are up for grabs across various classes, including the budget-friendly Briggs & Stratton series.
- Deadline: Drivers have until Wednesday, March 25, to register for what organizers are calling the “War on Wheels.”
