![]() ![]() The top two boys and girls in both the Secondary and Primary events were presented with cash prizes, while the third place attracted a medal as did second place with the first place athlete receiving a trophy. ![]() C Chandisingh (84), Manchester (73), Port Mourant (68) and Lower Corentyne with 52. The winning Female Beach Volleyball pair of Anesha and Fernandes poses with NAMILCO’s Affeeze Khan.Įmerging as the top Secondary School on the day was New Amsterdam which tallied 134 points and was followed by Central (112), Corentyne Comprehensive (105), J. In the battle for the top prize of $50,000 amongst the Primary Schools, McGowan won narrowly with 77 points from All Saints which accumulated 75 followed by Port Mourant – PM (73), Leeds and Cropper (60 each) and Rose Hall Town bringing up the rear on 40 points. But that apart, the students, teachers and fans present enjoyed the rivalry. The only listed event that was scratched off the programme was the male and female cycling races. There were some exciting races during the day’s activities which got under way just around midday owing the overnight showers which had left the ground somewhat soggy but brilliant sunshine and consistent winds across the Albion sward allowed for some thrilling races between six Primary and seven Secondary Schools. The third place went to Black Bush which beat Three Doors Strikers by a similar 30-23 score line. When the final set was completed, Port Mourant Training Center emerged as champions defeating #52 Recruits 30-23. The male segment attracted five teams battling namely, Port Mourant Training Center 1, Three Doors Strikers, #52 Recruits, Black Bush and Lower Corentyne Secondary. The Female Volleyball competition was a two-man Beach showdown between Anesha and Fernandes who got the better of Philana and Crystal, 25-22 to pocket the winning cash prize. ![]() Sealey was named man-of-the-match for his 77. Bernard had given the chase a solid foundation with a robust 21, while Affeeze Khan who opened thebatting fell with one ball remaining for 10. Allan Charles smashed 39 and was unfortunately run out in the final over, another batter failing to sacrifice his wicket, deciding to remain in his crease in pursuit of a second run. NAMICO gathered 95 runs losing the same three wickets as RHT Pepsi along the way. When NAMILCO took to the crease to commence their pursuit of 106 off 36-balls, the home team felt that it would have been a walk in the park for them but they were left surprised as some poor tactical decisions of the part of the visitors cost them the match in the end as they fell short by 10 runs. Daw took one wicket each for 11 and 17 runs apiece. The home team took first strike and rattled up 105-3 off their 6 overs led by a swashbuckling 77 from Tyrese Sealey, Jai Tika was unbeaten on 11 Automaram Lakeram and B. Six-over Softball Cricket winners RHT Pepsi showcase their medals and trophy. The winning Primary School athletes and Teacher take a photo with NAMILCO’s Affeeze Khan following the presentation. Also being a part of the day’s activities was close to 100 NAMILCO Staff members who were transported to the venue by the Companyto be part of the proceedings which got underway with a six-over softball cricket match between the Rose Hall Town Pepsi Team and NAMILCO. Sukhai, who also informed the gathering that Berbice is very close to his heart as he is a son of the soil, will continue to assist where ever and whenever possible in the continued development of the county.įoster in remarks expressed thanks to Sukhai and NAMILCO for committed and unflinching support to the RHTY&SC over the years, noting that they have never been turned down for any assistance since the two entities have been in partnership. Hilbert Foster and his team at the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC) for organizing the day’s activities with the Guyana Teachers Union Berbice Branch running the athletics, while the Berbice Volleyball Association took care of their sport. Sukhai, speaking at the opening ceremony expressed his company’s delight to be giving back to society by empowering the youths through sports. Witnessed by Managing Director Bert Sukhai, Assistant to Managing Director Autamaram Lakeram, Finance Controller Fitzroy McLeod and Consultant Affeeze Khan, a packed and entertaining day of sports was had with volleyball and an exciting 6-overs softball cricket match permeating the day’s action. NAMILCO’s Affeeze Khan hands over the cash prize and trophy to this New Amsterdam Secondary School Teacher in the presence of his winning team. ![]()
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