The inclement weather has eased, and the sun is out, thus fanatics of softball cricket are invited to again be out in support of the MYO/Trophy Stall Inter-Jamaat Softball Cricket Competition, which is scheduled for resumption of play on January 12, 2020 at the MYO Ground on Woolford Avenue in Thomas Lands, Georgetown.
Speaking with Guyana Times Sport, MYO Senior Vice President, Sports Committee Chairman Imran Ally, has said he was impressed with the action that had taken place in 2019, and expects that 2020 would bring greater outcomes.
He also said a list of sponsors has been earmarked for this year, and their cooperation would see the competition being played on a grander scale.
MYO have so far won all of their games
“We have MYO/A. Ally and Sons to run off a competition in Berbice. Also, we have MYO/Raf’s Variety for Georgetown, and we are currently looking for one in Essequibo. We also have plans to bring the top two teams from each county to compete, to see who will be the best.
“Also, we have plans for a football competition, so that youths can get more involved (in sports),” Ally disclosed.
Ten teams have registered to participate, two more than had obtained the last time the tournament was held. These teams are: LBI ‘A’ Masjid, LBI ‘B’ Masjid, New Mosque, New Amsterdam Masjid, MYO, Cornelia Ida Masjid, Leonora Masjid, Tuschen Train Station Masjid, Hague Masjid, and Diamond New Scheme Masjid.
Teams have come from new masjids, he said; such as four from the West Coast and one all the way from Berbice. Fixtures will be released at a later date, he explained.
This event is sponsored by Trophy Stall.
The points’ standings for 2020 see New Amsterdam on top with 12 points, while MYO and Cornelia Ida are tied on eight points. Tuschen and Hague both have six points; LBI ‘B’ has 4 points; LBI ‘A’ and Diamond are each on two points, while New Mosque is yet to get off the mark.
