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wednesday, august 5, 2015
Fitzgerald, Hiralall retain Darts titles
Metro boys win Emancipation domino tournament
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urrent national champions Sudesh Fitzgerald and Rosetta Hiralall successfully defended their Stag Beer Darts titles when the Stag Darts Championships were held on Sunday. Fitzgerald and Hiralall pocketed $20,000 each for winning the male and female open category respectively, while the runnersup in Anil Lallchand and Jean DeSouza received $10,000 each. The shortest game in the tournament was recorded by Fitzgerald who completed his game with 16 darts, while DeSouza recorded the shortest game for the females with 34 darts. Meanwhile, in the “Luck of the Draw”, Fitzgerald and Raphael DeSouza defeated Lallchand and Adrian Damon as they won the first prize of $9000 and a case of Stag Beer. The Guyana Darts Association expressed its gratitude to ANSA McAL for making the tournament a success.
The successful Metro Office and Computer Supplies’ domino players share a moment with Foreign Affairs Minister Carl Greenidge
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etro Office and Computer Supplies emerged winners of a hard-fought inter-ministry/agency Emancipation domino competition on Friday last on the lawns of the Foreign Affairs Ministry. Organised by James “Kool” Lewis and sponsored by the Trophy Stall,
Luis Ramirez-Merlano presenting the first prize in the female competition to Rosetta Hiralall
DCC summer camp commences August 10
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he Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) annual summer coaching camp will commence on August 10 at the Club’s Queenstown venue. According to Coach Garvin Nedd, the camp will last for two weeks and participants will be taught the fundamentals in terms of the technical aspects of cricket, the laws of the game, table etiquette, healthy lifestyles and road safety among other topics. He said the programme was of tremendous benefit whereby a number of players went on to represent Guyana at various levels.
Garvin Nedd
Nedd stated that the camp is part of the Club’s developmental programme. Nedd, a former Guyana off-spinner, said the camp will run until August 22 from 09:00h daily, Mondays to Fridays. The first week will cater for roughly 60 students aged 8-13 according to Nedd, while the second week will target the older children whose ages range from 14 to17. He also stated that weather permitting, matches will be played on the weekends as to ensure the children get hands-on experience of a cricket match.
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ocal chess players will have a chance to exhibit their skills this weekend when Royal Chess Academy with support from the Guyana Chess Federation stages a two-day chess competition in honour of Attorneyat-Law and former parliamentarian James Bond. Dubbed the JB Chess Invitational, the tournament will start at 16:00h on Saturday and from 09:00h on Sunday at Congress Place in Sophia, Greater Georgetown. According to a release from the organisers, the tournament will consist of an Open and a Junior section, where players under 20 will be allowed to compete. The winners of both categories will receive the JB Chess Cup and cash incentives. “It is the organisers’ intention to have a very competitive and strong tournament where
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Naushad Mohamed hands over the cheque to Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club Captain Shawn Pereira while Eon Hooper looks on
able sports ambassador and outstanding cricketer on and off the cricket field. Mohamed, a long-serving cricket official in the twin-island republic, pledged his Club’s continued assistance to the local Club. Club Secretary/Chief Executive
compliments of the Trophy Stall. Meanwhile, Lewis is currently planning an inter-ministry/agency tapeball cricket competition on a date to be announced. Interested tapeball teams can make contact with Lewis on 672-6179 or 6130844 for more details and registration.
James Bond’s chess tourney on this weekend
Trinidad Cricket Club supports RHTY&SC
he outstanding work of Guyana’s leading youth and sports organisation, the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club (RHTY&SC) received a massive boost with a financial contribution from the Calcutta Sports Club of Freeport, Central Trinidad. Vice President of the Trinidadbased National League Two teams, Naushad Mohamed paid a surprise visit to the Club’s Area H Office where he handed over a donation for the youth development programmes. Mohamed, in handing over the donation, stated that the Trinidad-based Club was very impressed with the work of the RHTY&SC, especially its youth development programmes. He stated that the Trinidad Club has followed the activities of the RHTY&SC with great interest since one of its overseas players was from the Club. Eon Hooper, a First-Division player with the RHTY&SC, is currently playing for the Calcutta Sports Club, and Mohamed described him as a remark-
the competition was stiff among the teams, with Metro Office and Computer Supplies managing to chalk up 77 games, one more than Forestry Commission A, who had to settle for second spot. The host team, Foreign Affairs Ministry, ended in third position on 71 games. The top three teams were all presented with trophies,
Officer (CEO) Hilbert Foster, in accepting the financial donation, expressed gratitude to Mohamed and Calcutta Sports Club. The donation would be used to purchase school bags and footwear for less fortunate students in Region Six.
James Bond
Anthony Drayton
all players can compete and have fun while playing chess. The Organising Committee has decided to make this chess tournament unique and diverse from all previously held in Guyana and the Caribbean,” the organisers said in a release to the media. According to the organisers, the competition will be contested on a seven-round Swiss system and will con-
sist of various time controls, which will no doubt make it challenging for all the players. Interested players are asked to turn up on the first day and register to compete or contact Anthony Drayton of the Guyana Chess Federation on 613-2083 for more information. Senior players are expected to pay a fee of $1000 to enter, while juniors are required to pay half that amount.
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Director Jones congratulated the team for retaining their title, explaining that it is good to win something once but to do it more than once, back to back, is great. He also alluded to the players’ efforts to dominate the tournament again. “You didn’t become complacent and underestimate your opponent at any time, even when you had already qualified for the final; you went out and played professionally. That is what top sportsmen do and you should be extremely proud of yourselves.” Jones also commended the GCB for sticking to its mandate and producing and selecting winning teams. He stated that the Government of Guyana was committed to the development of sports and it would work with the GCB to see cricket progress in Guyana. Team Manager David Black expressed his excitement at having such a warm welcome home,
and praised the players for their discipline and dedication. “I didn’t expect to see the Director of Sports here; this is such a heartwarming surprise. On behalf of the team, I wish to thank you for your concern and time. Last year we won at home, but this year we beat Jamaica in their backyard; that was overwhelming. The boys give it their all. It was as if they were hungry and winning was the only food available. I am so happy to be a part of this memorable accomplishment and I would like to thank the GCB for giving me that opportunity.” Captain Travis Persaud said everybody gave 100 per cent and they played as a team in each game which was the reason for their success. He posited that this group of players was tough to beat, and said he was proud to be their captain. He thanked the GCB for giving him the chance, and his teammates for supporting him.