Dreams to turn reality as Kares T10 heads to National Stadium on August 12

FROM 32 teams, it is now down to four in the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast set to conclude Saturday, August 12, at the National Stadium, Providence.

The first semi-final pits the rampant Eccles All-Stars against Team Corruption from 14:00 hours, followed by V-Net Vipers, who ousted Village Rams, against Tarmac Titans from 16:00 hours.

The Charity match will be at 18:00 hours, then the grand final from 20:00 hours, and fans are reminded that admission is Free.

Many players are ecstatic about the chance to play Tapeball at Guyana’s premier sporting facility and under lights.

Though some teams boast several national players, some embody the grassroot culture of Tapeball cricket, and the opportunity to play at the National Stadium was one they never foresaw could occur.

It is a reality that came to fruition after the rain hampered the tournament's opening day on July 30.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali, the tournament’s patron, and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., supported by ensuring the matches were moved to the National Stadium.

President Ali noted the event will bring many people together from varying communities under the ‘One

Allicock & Amsterdam qualify for Pan Am Games in Chile

GUYANAs best pair of Amateur pugilists Olympian Keevin Allicock and Desmond Amsterdam have both qualified for the Pan Am Games scheduled for October/November in Santigo, Chile.

Both boxers were scheduled to fight last night in the Semi-finals AMBC Continental Champions Qualification in Cali Columbia.

Speaking from Columbia, Head Coach and Technical Director of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) Terrence Poole MS, informed that the feeling is great that they have qualified knowing that is what they are there for.

“The condition is similar to Guyana and they are much confident now going into the semifinals,” disclosed Poole, the Coach of the Defence Force Boxing Club.

Allicock won his quarter- finals bout against Juan Reyes Sonia of GUA on points on Sat 5th. Amsterdam won his round of sixteen bout against Eliezer Omar of Puerto Rico on points and on Sunday in a quarter final bout against CEDRIC B of Haiti, he also won on points.

Allicock, from the Forgotten Youths Foundation (FYC) was scheduled to come against Cabell Josue of PUR in his semi-final bout last night while Amsterdam who fights for the Army, was set to box against Trujillo Barillas of GUA in his semifinals bout also fixed for last night.

(Sean Devers)

Guyana’ banner.

According to the organisers, while they are confident of a thrilling end to the tournament given the quality of teams present, they are happy to announce numerous fan prizes.

Two persons will win cell phones compliments of ENet, two will win an overnight stay at Jaigobin Hotel in Essequibo, two gift vouchers from Pressy Gift Store, and K-Tronics, Lunch and Dinner for persons at Heliconia Restaurant.

Banks DIH also reaffirmed their commitment to hosting the free ‘Kidz Zone’ at the National Stadium, aback the Green Stand.

The children will enjoy free rides in the child-friendly zone, including a bouncy castle and free ice cream, soda, snacks, and water for the young.

Only the Green Stand will be open for usage, but the Red Stand will be opened if there is an overfill.

Below the Green Stand will host the Corporate Village and have all amenities such as food and drinks for the fans.

The first-ever champions will pocket G$1M, while the losing finalist will collect G$300,000.

The two losing semi-finalists will walk away with G$100,000 each. There will also be prizes for outstanding individual performances.

The Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the series will receive a motorcycle valued at over G$250,000, compliments of Assuria Insurance.

Additionally, there will be a celebrity match before the championship match where the winning side will be rewarded G$200,000, which will be donated to charity.

The competition is sponsored by Kares Engineering Inc., Mohamed’s Enterprise, GT Beer, Rainforest Water, Star Party Rentals, Avinash Contracting and Scrap Metal Inc., ENet, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Trophy Stall, Premier Insurance, Cricket Zone USA, Beacon Café, Continental Transport, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, National Sports Commission, RS53 RestoBar and Lounge, Jacobs Jewelry and Pawn Shop, First Change Builder Inc. Impressions Inc., Sicko Mode, 94.1 BOOM FM, Assuria Insurance, Montra Restaurant and Longue, Gafoors and Hard Rock Café.

Finals Shedule

· Match 29 – Eccles All-Stars v Team Corruption – 14:00 hours

· Match 30 – V-Net Vipers v Tarmac Titans16:00 hours

· Match 31 – Charity Match – 18:00 hours

· Match 32 – Final -20:00 hours