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Kaieteur News
Thursday September 05, 2013
Skeldon Community Centre win inaugural ‘Beto’ Sukhpaul Memorial 20/20 cricket Skeldon Community Centre (SCC) made full use of home advantage to turn back the challenge of Number 48 Challengers in the final of the inaugural Mohabir Baljeet Sukhpaul (Beto) Memorial 20/ 20 cricket competition which was played at the Skeldon Community Centre Ground on Sunday last. The one day tournament, which involved four teams, was sponsored by the widow and two sons - Swarendra Sukhpaul (Suren) and Rajendra Sukhpaul of the late Mohabir Baljeet Sukhpaul of the Sukhpaul Business Enterprise with business throughout Berbice and was organized by the Upper Corentyne Cricket Association (UCCA). The teams involved were the four zone winners in the Upper Corentyne cricket competition. In the final SCC whipped No 48 Challengers by 46 runs after earlier defeating No70 MYO by seven wickets in their semifinal clash, while No48 Challengers advanced to the final by eking out a one run victory in a cliff hanger over No 71 in front of a large and appreciative crowd. All the matches were played of 15 overs duration due to time constraints. In the final, SCC took full advantage of the generosity of the of No 48 Challengers who asked them to take first strike and blasted 122 for 6 off their allotted 15 overs. Their charge was led by with Dharchan Charitar 49 (2x6); Chris Jaundoo made 21, while there were 10 each from Victor Pedro and Gajanand Nauth. Extras contributed 16. Bowling for No48, James Watson and Jewan Baijnauth picked up two wickets each while there were one apiece for John Brijbalass and Benny Persaud. Batting in twilight conditions on a pitch that started to keep low the
The captain of the SCC team receives the winning Mohabir Baljeet Sukhpaul (Beto) Memorial trophy from the widow and two sons of the deceased. Challengers never put up much challenge and were held to 76 for 7 off the allotted of overs, with Persaud 18 and Munesh Lalu 14(3x4) being their top scorers. Bowling for Skeldon, Charitar, Wazir Hussain and G. Mangal picked up two wickets each, while there were one each for Pedro and Jameel Jackman. Charitar was later named man of the match and received a trophy and $5,000. Earlier, SCC earned their place in the final with an easy seven wicket win over Number 70 MYO in their semifinal match. Batting first Number 70 MYO made 69 for 8 off their 15 overs with Y. Khan making 14. Bowling for SCC Pedro, Y. Debideen and Nigel Trots snared two wickets each. In reply, SCC hurried to 72 for 3 in 13.2 overs as Nauth top scored with 21 not out, while Charitar put in another man of the match performance with an unbeaten 20, while Pedro contributing 13. The second semifinal went all the way down to the wire with Number 48 Challengers holding their
nerves to snatch a slim one run victory over the much Number 71in their encounter. The No48 Challengers took first strike and made 101 for 7 with Lalu 25and man of the match Satrohan Singh 24(2x6, 2x4) being their top scorers. Bowling for No71 Samuel Singh took three wickets ,while there were two apiece for Watson and Baijnauth. Number 71 in reply kept within range of the score even as wickets tumbled at regular intervals. At the start of the final over, they required 12 runs. Two runs were then needed of the final delivery with nine wickets down as B. Persaud clean bowled K. Seeram to give No 48 Challengers victory. At the end of the finals at a simple presentation ceremony, SCC were presented with the beautiful Mohabir Baljeet Sukhpaul Memorial trophy and $25,000, while $15,000 and a trophy went to the loosing finalist. The trophies and prizes were presented by the widow, sons and other family members of Sukhpaul. Mohabir Baljeet Sukhpaul, who earned his
reputation as a leading businessman, was a former Mayor for Corriverton and was also a competent wicketkeeper batsman. He was also a leading community activist. The trophies and sponsorship cheque was previously handed over to the UCCA by the sponsors at a simple ceremony at the Sukhpaul’s Gas Station in Corriverton earlier in the year. The Upper Corentyne area covers teams from Number45 to Crabwood Creek areas. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Linden Murray of the UCCA thanked the Sukhpaul family for their continued support in the form of sports, community and youth and educational activities, noting that the late businessman was an integral part of activities on the Upper Corentyne. The Sukhpaul Family plans to make it an annual affair. All proceeds from the activity including gates, drinks and food rights will go towards the development of cricket in the Upper Corentyne Area. (Samuel Whyte)
Beharry Automotive Ltd maintains support for motor racing Beharry Automotive Limited joined the growing list of sponsors to pledge support for the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) Sunday’s Race Meet which is scheduled to be staged, at the South Dakota Circuit. Sales Manager of the C o m p a n y J a n Ve r w e y handed over a cheque for an undisclosed sum to Manager of the Club Rayon Samaroo, at the entity’s
business location on Charlotte and Wellington Streets recently. Verwey speaking on behal f o f t h e C o m p a n y expressed delight at having the opportunity to contribute to the Meet and more importantly the sport, adding that the partnership between the two entities has always been strong and enduring. Samaroo in response thanked the Company on
behalf of the Club for maintaining its support for the sport, adding that the club will endeavour to make the day an exciting one for the fans and to ensure that a high level of discipline is exhibited by the competitors throughout the day. He also noted that with the support of the corporate community, the sport of motor racing is assured continuity which
will not only benefit the competitors, but lovers of the sport as well. According to Samaroo, some 22 races are carded for the day and competitors will line up in all the different categories in what is already being hyped to produce some exhilarating performances. The first race is set to begin at 09:00 hrs with the line up of competitiors set for 08:30 hrs.
BVA to hold Mini Volleyball Festival for Schools in Lower Corentyne The Berbice Volleyball Association(BVA) in keeping with its mandate to develop and promote Volleyball in Berbice, will be holding a one day “Mini-Volleyball Festival” on Friday, September 6th at the Area “H” Ground in Port Mourant for Primary schools and the 7th grade of Secondary schools in the area. The “Festival” is part of a project approved by the FIVB and the Ministry of Education and commenced in the first half of 2012 under the Allied Arts Unit of the Ministry of Education. In Berbice one such festival was held at the Berbice High School in July, 2012 for schools in the New Amsterdam/Canje Education District. The International Volleyball Federation’s (FIVB), input is in the form of finance, special volleyballs for kids, volleyball nets and volleyball manuals for teachers. The aim of the festival is to provide school children 913 years old with the opportunity to enjoy the game, learn new skills, acquire
habits of self-discipline, and learn to co-operate with others, make new friends, compete fairly and have fun in a motivating atmosphere. The “Festival” planned for the 6th September has received the permission of the Department of Education, Region 6 and the Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) and is being coordinated by the BVA’s Treasurer, Godwyn Allicock, who is also the main facilitator. He will be assisted by senior BVA volleyball players in the area and the teachers from the participating schools. The schools invited to participate are:- Primary Bohemia, Courtland, Cropper, Belvedere, Fyrish, Albion, Rose Hall Town, Port Mourant, Tain, Auchlyne and SecondaryLower Corentyne, Port Mourant, J.C Chandisingh, Corentyne Comprehensive, Manchester, and Winifred Gaskin. At the conclusion of the “Festival” all of the participating schools will receive two kids’ volleyballs and a FIVB Development Volleyball Net.
National junior cyclist Raul Leal recovering well - uncle, Ray Leal extends gratitude to all who assisted By Franklin Wilson The high level of indiscipline exhibited by many of the drivers using the roadways in Guyana has brought sorrow to many a family by way of death of their loved ones whilst many more have been left with broken limbs that they will have to live with for the rest of their lives. Those who are able to recover are eternally grateful to the Almighty for allowing them the opportunity to rebound. One such person is National junior Cyclist Raul Leal who was involved in an accident with a minibus in May whilst he was on his way to training one afternoon. The accident left Leal hospitalized for many weeks nursing a broken right hand and feet. The scars and pain from the accident was much to bear according to the talented
Raul Leal cyclist, but the love extended to him by his immediate family and friends as well as his fellow cyclists, administrators and members of the business community, kept him going and now he is closer to getting back in the saddles. Leal’s uncle, Ray, who has been with him every step of the way dropped by yesterday to update (Continued on page 33)