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GUYANA CHRONICLE Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Gaming Authority gets on board Guinness Cage WITH the growing need to build cohesion among our communities and to foster better understanding among residents, the Three Peat Promotions/Guinness Cage competition dubbed ‘East Coast Best versus the Rest’ is expected to provide the platform to achieve those goals. In order to accomplish those objectives, Sport has been earmarked as one of the vehicles to do so and members of the corporate community are leading the way through their support to the initiative.
On Monday, during a simple ceremony that was conducted at the entity’s location on South Road, the Gaming Authority added its name to the list of sponsors in support of the Three Peat Promotions Guinness Cage competition. C o m p l i a n c e O ff i c e r attached to the Authority, Towana Whinfield, handed over a cheque for an undisclosed sum to Three Peat Promotions’ Rawle Welch as part of the entity’s contribution to the event. Welch, in his remarks, thanked the Authority for
Organiser Rawle Welch (right), and Gaming Authority’s Compliance Officer Towana Whinfield
its timely support, adding that the contribution’s significance cannot be un-
dervalued, especially at a time when there is an overwhelming cry for unity,
peace and love among communities. The competition is set to kick off this evening, at the Haslington Market tarmac at 19:00hrs with the remaining playing days being August 11, 18, 25 and September 1, at the same venue. Welch expressed his gratitude to the company for its significant support at the Promotions’ first call, adding that it signals the seriousness of the organisation in helping to develop sports and cohesion among the various communities of the participating teams. Among the other en-
tities who have pledged their support are: Banks DIH under its Guinness and Power Wine brands, Clarks footwear giant Chetsons, E-Networks Inc., KSM Investments, Yhip’s Bakery, Brass Aluminum & Cast Iron Foundry (BACIF), Ray’s Auto Sales, Y.K. Investments, Trophy Stall, Express Shipping, Woodpecker Products, National Sports Commission, ‘C’ Division of the Guyana Police Force, Jai Signs & Auto Designs, Julius Variety Store and C & C Prestigious Styles.
Abuse, ball-tampering threaten Guyana fall 2-0 to Cayman Islands at CONCACAF Girls’ U-15 Championship cricket’s ‘DNA’ - ICC boss
LONDON, England (Reuters) - Ball-tampering, verbal abuse and on-field confrontations are threatening the spirit of cricket and recent poor behaviour by players has to stop, International Cricket Council (ICC) boss David Richardson has said. Richardson also took aim at players claiming confusion over ball-tampering rules, saying the laws were clear and their complaints “disingenuous” in a speech at the MCC’s Colin Cowdrey Lecture at Lord’s. “The phrase ‘it’s just not cricket’ is not an accident, it’s because cricket’s DNA is based on integrity and people know that cricket represents something more than a game,” Richardson said. “We have seen too much behaviour of late that puts that in jeopardy and it has to stop. Sledging that amounts to no more than personal abuse, fielders giving sendoffs to batsmen who have been dismissed, unnecessary physical contact, players threatening not to play in
ICC) Chief Executive David Richardson
protest against an umpire’s decision and ball-tampering. “This isn’t the version of our sport that we want to project to the world.” Cricket’s image has taken a battering in recent months, with former Australia captain Steve Smith and two of his players slapped with long bans for the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal in March. The same Test series against South Africa was also marred by an off-field altercation between Australia’s David Warner and Quinton de Kock, and a string of code of conduct violations by players
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on both sides. Ugly incidents involving players undermining officials have also tarnished the game, with Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan sanctioned after threatening to take his team off the ground over an umpiring decision in a Twenty20 match against Sri Lanka in March. Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal, coach Chandika Hathurusinghe and manager Asanka Gurusinha were all sanctioned last month after the team refused to take the field for two hours in a June Test match against West Indies in protest after Chandimal was charged with ball-tampering. The ICC introduced tougher punishments for ball-tampering last month, but South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, who has twice fallen foul of the rules, remarked that he needed more “clarity” over what was permitted. Richardson said the rules were already clear enough. “Over the last few months I’ve read comments from players requesting guidance on what is allowed in relation to the ball,” he said. “Asking if they can chew gum, wear sunscreen or drink a sugary drink, and to be brutally honest, I find this a little disingenuous. “The laws are simple and straightforward do not change the condition of the ball using an artificial substance. “If you are wearing sunscreen, sucking a mint or chewing gum with the intent of using the cream or sugary saliva on the ball, you are ball-tampering.”
… to play final Group stage game against Bahamas today
Guyana’s National U-15 Girls team after their 2-0 defeat against Cayman Islands
PLAYING in their second game in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF)
Girls’ U-15 Championship, Guyana fell 2-0 to the Cayman Islands. At the IMG Academy in Florida, USA, it was the sec-
ond successive defeat for the Guyanese girls, having played to an inspiring 3-1 defeat, suffered at the ‘feet’ of St Lucia. Guyana will play their final Group E game today against Bahamas in the Division 2 classification of the tournament. Guyana’s squad consists of both international and Guyana-based players, including two goalkeepers, six defenders, five midfielders and five forwards. The internationally-based players were selected following the hosting of Talent Identification Camps in the United States and Canada.
Motherhood struggles led to Rogers Cup withdrawal - Serena Williams SERENA Williams says she pulled out of this week’s Rogers Cup in Canada after feeling like she was “in a funk” and “not a good mom”. The American 23-time Grand Slam singles champion initially withdrew from the tournament citing “personal reasons”. Williams, 36, returned to tennis earlier this year after giving birth in September 2017. She reached the Wimbledon final in July but last week suffered the heaviest defeat of her career. Williams’ 6-1. 6-0 loss to Britain’s Johanna Konta at the Silicon Valley Classic event was the first time since turning professional in 1995
23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams
that she had failed to win at least two games in a match. In a post on Instagram, Williams explained that she had been struggling with post-natal emotions - but went on to stress such feelings were “totally normal” and urged other mothers not to suffer in silence.
“Last week was not easy for me,” she said. “Not only was I accepting some tough personal stuff, but I just was in a funk. Mostly, I felt like I was not a good mom. “I read several articles that said postpartum emotions can last up to three years if not dealt with. I like communication best. Talking things through with my mom, my sisters, my friends let me know that my feelings are totally normal. “It’s totally normal to feel like I’m not doing enough for my baby. “Most of you moms deal with the same thing. I’m here to say: if you are having a rough day or week - it’s OK - I am, too!” (BBC Sport)