Hinckson Claims SEC Gold, Badminton Champions Crowned, and Harpy Eagles in Tight CWI Final Battle
ByDelwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News |
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – Guyana’s athletes continue to push borders and capture hardware both at home and across the international arena. From collegiate track dominance in the United States to crucial regional cricket championship battles in Antigua, here is your Tuesday night sports breakdown.
ATHLETICS: Hinckson Joins Austin as 2026 SEC Outdoor Games Champion
Guyanese national sprinter Athaleya Hinckson has etched her name into collegiate track and field glory, matching the recent championship success of fellow compatriot Malachi Austin by becoming a 2026 SEC Outdoor Games Champion.
Representing the powerhouse Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers, Hinckson lined up at Auburn University’s Hutsell-Rosen Track on Saturday. Executing an explosive block start in the Women’s 4×100m relay, she put her team in a commanding early position, propelling LSU to an emphatic championship victory against the region’s elite NCAA talent.
CYCLING: Fortune Dominates Veterans Class as Kaieteur Attack Impresses in Barbados
National cyclists Andre Greene, Ajani Cutting, and Kwame Fortune flew the Golden Arrowhead high over the weekend, delivering outstanding endurance performances under the blazing sun in Barbados.
Suiting up for Team Kaieteur Attack Racing in the highly competitive Valley Blitz Road Race, Greene and Cutting displayed immense tactical grit against a packed international field, narrowly missing out on the podium. Meanwhile, veteran wheelsman Kwame Fortune turned back the clock, completely dominating the field in the Veterans Category to cross the line alone for a spectacular first-place finish.
BADMINTON: Nabbie and Khalil Sweep Senior Titles at 60th Independence Open
The shuttlecock action reached a thrilling conclusion on Sunday evening as the Guyana 60th Independence Anniversary Badminton Tournament wrapped up at the National Gymnasium in Georgetown.
The senior singles divisions saw total dominance from established stars, with Sheraz Nabbie fighting his way to the top step to claim the Men’s Singles Championship, while the decorated Ashley Khalil put on a masterclass to capture the Women’s Singles Title.
Tournament Category Breakdown:
| Category | Champions |
| Men’s U-23 Singles | Frank Waddell |
| Women’s U-23 Singles | Mishka Beharry |
| Men’s Doubles | Akili Haynes & Tyrese Jeffery |
| Women’s Doubles | Mishka Beharry & Leshaunte Berkley |
| Mixed Doubles | Akili Haynes & Asiyah Eastman |
BASKETBALL: Brickdam Secondary Crushes Christ Church in 35-Point Rout
Action in the 2026 Regional Youth Basketball Tournament intensified on Friday afternoon as Brickdam Secondary went head-to-head with Christ Church Secondary under the rafters of the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown.
What was expected to be a close battle turned into a clinical defensive showcase by Brickdam. Despite a fighting effort from Christ Church’s Daniel Worrell, who logged 6 points and 5 rebounds, Christ Church simply could not crack Brickdam’s full-court press. Brickdam locked down a commanding 45-10 victory, spearheaded by a near double-double from Dontavion Denny (10 points, 8 rebounds) and an equally aggressive offensive push from Antwone Salmon, who chipped in 10 points.
CRICKET: Kemo Paul’s All-Round Heroics Keep Harpy Eagles Alive in Gritty CWI Final
The high-stakes battle for regional red-ball supremacy raged through Day 2 of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional 4-Day Championship Final between the Guyana Harpy Eagles and the Trinidad & Tobago Red Force at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.
The First Innings Skirmish
Resuming the morning session precariously placed at 240-9, the Trinidadian tail managed to wag slightly before being bowled out for 260 in 73.5 overs. Guyanese international all-rounder Kemo Paul was the absolute pick of the Harpy Eagles’ bowling attack, finishing with lethal figures of 3-28 to restrict the damage.
The Batting Collapse and Tail-End Fightback
In response, the Harpy Eagles’ top order collapsed under intense pressure from the Red Force seam attack. Guyana was eventually bundled out for 245 in 69.4 overs, surrendering a narrow 15-run first-innings deficit.
The innings was salvaged from total disaster by none other than Kemo Paul, who returned with the bat to top-score with a gritty 51, well-supported by rising multi-sport prodigy Jonathan Van Lange, who fell just short of a milestone on 46. The Red Force are yet to commence their second innings, holding a razor-thin 15-run lead as both teams head into a pivotal, championship-defining penultimate day.
