By: Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News|

Team Guyana Dominates Pro World Cup; Austin Anchors LSU to SEC Glory

Bodybuilding: Team Guyana Secures Massive 13-Medal Haul in Barbados

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Team Guyana delivered a masterclass in bodybuilding over the weekend, dominating the stage at the 2026 Pro World Cup and Roger Boyce Classic. Competing at the Sir Garfield Sobers Gymnasium, the Guyanese contingent captured a staggering 13 medals, including 7 Gold and 5 Silver.

The highlight of the event belonged to Roley Chandler, who secured a prestigious IFBB Pro Card alongside an individual haul of three Gold medals. Guyana’s gold rush was further bolstered by championship-winning performances from Romelton Siland, Lindon Burnette, and Javier Cespedes.

Athletics: Malachi Austin Blazes 44.20 Anchor Split to Claim SEC Title

AUBURN, Alabama — Guyanese national sprinter Malachi Austin added a major collegiate accolade to his resume, becoming a 2026 SEC Outdoor Track and Field Champion on Saturday.

Representing Louisiana State University (LSU) at Auburn University’s Hutsell-Rosen Track, Austin took the baton for the final leg of the Men’s $4 \times 400\text{m}$ relay. The freshman sensation turned on the burners, clocking a blistering anchor split of 44.20 seconds to hold off a dense field and secure a hard-fought conference championship title for the Tigers.

T20 Cricket: Sinclair’s 35-Ball Century In Vain as Titans Fall in SPL Eliminator

GROS ISLET, St. Lucia — National all-rounder Kevin Sinclair smashed a historic century for the Soufriere Titans, though it wasn’t quite enough to save his side from a high-scoring defeat in the Eliminator of the 2026 St. Lucia Premier League (SPL).

Chasing a massive target of 255 set by the City Ballers at the Francis Baba Lastic Ground on Friday, Sinclair played a lone-hand masterpiece. He brought up a sensational hundred off just 35 deliveries, showcasing incredible power-hitting. Despite his individual brilliance, the Titans’ batting order collapsed around him, eventually bowled out for 199 to bring their tournament run to an end.

Tape-Ball Cricket: Team Royals, Franchise XI Crowned Cheddi Jagan Memorial Champions

AFFIANCE, Essequibo — The Progressive Youth Organization’s 2026 Dr. Cheddi Jagan Memorial T10 Tape-Ball Tournament concluded on Sunday at the Affiance Number 1 Ground following two days of intense, community-driven cricket action.

• Women’s Division: The Franchise XI put on a clinical display in the grand final, cruising to a dominant victory over Wakapau United to lift the championship trophy.
• Men’s Division: Team Royals stood tall as champions after registering a commanding victory over Jaguars Sports Club.

The Royals’ title charge was spearheaded by a brilliant, championship-clinching bowling performance from Ravesh Singh, who finished with figures of 3 for 9 from his 2 overs to claim the Player of the Match award. While Jaguar SC’s Ravid Fredricks walked away with the award for most tournament runs, and the Royals’ Bomeshwar Ramdahin took the honors for most wickets, it was Team Royals Captain Nathan Persaud who was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP).

First-Class Cricket: Seales Rescues Red Force After Pitch Issues Delay Final Against Harpy Eagles

NORTH SOUND, Antigua — The final round of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) 2026 Regional Four-Day West Indies Championship commenced under bizarre circumstances at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Sunday, with the defending champions Guyana Harpy Eagles locking horns with the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force.

The opening day was heavily disrupted early on when umpires Carl Tuckett and Deighton Butler suspended play just four balls into the match due to unsatisfactory and dangerous pitch conditions. Following a delay of over two and a half hours for remedial ground work, play resumed with the Red Force battling their way to 240 for 9 at stumps.

A lower-order fightback rescued the Trinidadian outfit after the frontline batting collapsed. Fast bowler Nial Smith was the standout performer for the Guyanese bowling attack, claiming 3 for 51, while Kemo Paul and spinner Gudakesh Motie applied sustained pressure to pick up two wickets apiece.