12 teams for Kwebanna Independence tape ball tourney

Three-time tapeball champs, Kwebanna, will take to the field to defend their title when the Kwebanna Sports Club bowls off its annual male Independence Tapeball Cricket competition today.

Hosted by Kwebanna, a village in the Moruca Sub-District of Region 1, the competition will have robust participation from teams in Moruca as well as from communities along the river.

This competition which bowled off three years ago has seen fierce rivalry, and this year’s contest promises to be exhilarating, as twelve teams will be contesting for championship glory.

The Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs on Wednesday donated the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies for the competition.

Minister within that Ministry, who also has responsibility for youth and sport, Valerie Garrido-Lowe, handed over the prizes to Secretary of the Kwebanna Sport Club, Althea Harding, at her Thomas and Quamina Streets office on Wednesday.

Minister Garrido-Lowe said she would have to pass on the opportunity of participating in the days actives due to ministerial appointments, but she wished participating teams success and reminded that sportsmanship must be observed.

Ms Harding thanked the Minister for the Ministry’s continued support towards sport development, not only in her region, but throughout Guyana.

The teams in contention include Warapoka, Karaburi, Waikarebi, Chinese Landing, Santa Cruz, Kamwatta, Koko, Huradiah, Paloma/ Santa Rosa and Islands, Wallaba, and host team Kwebanna.

The winner will pocket $75,000 and a trophy; 2nd place winner $35,000 and a trophy; and 3rd place winner $10,000 and trophy.

First ball bowls off at 9 hours following a simple opening ceremony.

Meanwhile, on July 3, the women will take to the field for a softball competition.