GCB, GOA Forge Historic Partnership for Guyana’s Olympic Cricket Debut at LA 2028

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) and the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) have taken a historic step toward advancing cricket’s role on the international stage, following a high-level meeting between the two bodies.
Discussions centred on Guyana’s participation in cricket at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA, where the sport has been officially added to the programme.
With its rich and accomplished cricketing heritage, Guyana has long been recognised as a stronghold of the game in the Caribbean. Both organisations expressed confidence that the nation’s tradition, talent, and passion for cricket provide a solid foundation for Olympic representation and potential success.
During the meeting, extensive dialogue was held on creating a framework to integrate cricket into Guyana’s Olympic structure.
It was agreed that the GCB will apply for formal membership within the GOA by submitting the required documentation in accordance with the GOA Constitution. Once approved, the GCB will be formally recognised as a member body of the GOA.
GCB President Bissoondyal Singh and GOA President Godfrey Munroe described the collaboration as historic, emphasising that it represents not only an opportunity for Guyana to compete in cricket at the Olympic level but also a broader vision to strengthen national sports development.
As part of this process, the GCB will nominate two representatives to serve within the GOA, ensuring close cooperation and alignment moving forward.

Attendees at the meeting included Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) President Bissoondyal Singh; Vice President Dr Cecil Beharry; Secretary Ronald Williams; Treasurer Dr Brian Sukhai; Assistant Secretary Davteerth Anandjit; Competition Chairman Shaun Massiah; Marketing Manager Rabindranauth Saywack; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Claude Raphael; and Cricket Operations Manager Anthony D’Andrade.
The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) was represented by its President Godfrey Munroe; Vice Presidents Steve Ninvalle and Cristy Campbell; and Secretary General Vidush Persaud-McKinnon.
Both the GCB and GOA reaffirmed their strong commitment to this partnership, underscoring it as a landmark moment for sport in Guyana.
The organisations pledged to work hand in hand to ensure that when cricket makes its return to the Olympic stage in Los Angeles 2028, Guyana’s players will be fully prepared to represent the nation with pride and distinction.