One Guyana U21 Inter-Club tournament officially ‘halted’ by inclement weather
The One Guyana Under-21 National Inter-Club Knockout, Super-50 Tournament, which began last month, has officially been halted by inclement weather, a missive from the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) indicated on Wednesday.
There has been radio silence surrounding the tournament for the past two weeks, with frequent rainfall having its say. As such, the tournament’s standstill is of no surprise.
Flashback! The U21 Inter-Club tournament was launched in March and went full steam ahead before being hindered by persistent rains
The GCB shared in its statement on Wednesday, “The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCYS), wishes to inform all, play in the ongoing One Guyana Under-21 National Inter-Club Knockout Tournament has been temporarily halted due to continuous rainfall across the country.
“The tournament officially began on April 8, 2025, with matches taking place across the counties of Essequibo, Demerara, and Berbice. It was formally launched on March 12 at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.
“This tournament is part of the One Guyana initiative, it’ll give young players a chance to play competitive cricket, while aiming to bridge the gap from U19 cricket to the seniors game.
“When the tournament was launched, Culture, Youth and Sport Minister, Charles Ramson Jr, reaffirmed the Government’s strong support for sport development across Guyana.
“The Minister explained that the Government of Guyana, along with the National Sports Commission (NSC), was keen on supporting all sport activities. The then went on to encourage associations to build stronger partnerships with both the Ministry and the NSC to create a thriving sporting environment nationwide.
“GCB President Bissoondyal Singh hailed the MCYS for partnering with the GCB for this new but important age group cricket. The Under 21-age group cricket is part of the GCB’s five-year strategic development plan, which is actually in its fourth year since the Bissoondyal Singh-led administration took office in March of 2021.
“Here’s where the tournament stands right now:
“In Demerara, they’ve reached the semi-final stage. GCC will play DCC in one semi-final, and Transport will face East Bank in the other.
“Essequibo is in Round 2. The top two teams will go to the final.
“Berbice is still in Round 1, with a few teams already moving on to Round 2.
“The Guyana Cricket Board thanks all the players, clubs, coaches, officials, and supporters for sticking with us.
“Once the weather clears and grounds are deemed playable, matches will resume.
The GCB is actively exploring revised schedules and alternative venues where necessary, and we look forward to completing what has already been a very promising tournament.”
