Fernandes anticipating village day after COVID-19 subsides

When Guyana Times Sport last met with Rising Stars Cricket Club Captain Elroy Fernandes, he noted that they were anxiously preparing for the annual Wales Village Day. However, the COVID-19 cases at the said time numbered 20, but things have taken a turn for the worse with the cases now over 60 and the village day in limbo.

Fernandes is optimistic that the people of Wales on the West Bank Demerara will be able to come out and enjoy a day of fun, as they are hoping to host that community’s 16th annual Village Day when it is safe to come out. The tournament was scheduled for July 4, 2020, but that remains uncertain as the cases rise daily, since Fernandes, who is the organiser of the tournament, would want to ensure the safety of his players and spectators.
Among the activities the Rising Stars have planned for this village day is a T-10 tape ball competition to be hosted at the Wales Community Centre Ground. It would consist of 10 teams and some of the top athletes on the West Bank of Demerara battling for a top prize of $150,000.
A domino competition is also on the cards, and the winner thereof would cart off $150,000 while the runner-up would pocket $100,000.
Fernandes has also stated that he was encouraging everyone to stay safe, wash their hands, and practise social distancing. He noted that he was really concerned about the cricketers and their families; hence, the activity has been postponed until further notice. Meanwhile, Fernandes and the Rising Stars cricket team are urging all persons to be safe and protect themselves from contracting the dreaded COVID-19 disease. The Wales Village Day activity is usually sponsored by Banks DIH, Super Bet, and the Lochan family, among other persons.