Prime Minister’s Softball Cup 2022: GSCL President Ian John elated at success of tourney

President of the Georgetown Softball Cricket League (GSCL) Inc, Ian John, has expressed elation at the successful staging of the Prime Minister’s Softball Cup three-day extravaganza, which culminated on Sunday night at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence, EBD.
“I [am] definitely elated with this year’s tournament. It was a great success, and we at the GSCL Inc are also happy,” John has said. “I must express my sincerest gratitude to all the participating teams; the support, again, was overwhelming, and my congratulations to all the victorious sides as well,” John mentioned.
John has said the tournament was beset with a great number of challenges due to the inclement weather, which had affected some matches, but he praised the effort that all grounds men had invested in working collaboratively to have the matches played despite the grounds not being in the best condition.
“Yes, it was very challenging to get some of the venues in good shape, because of the rain, but I must be thankful to all the teams to understand and work with us. The venues’ authorities, thank you as well for the commendable effort,” John commented.
He also specially thanked all the sponsors for coming on board for the sixth annual edition of this tournament.
“We are very grateful for the support from the business community towards the tournament. Without them, it would not have been possible to host the tournament and having teams from overseas participated, so they have my profound appreciation,” John has declared.
The tournament had attracted 26 male teams in its various categories, among which were the Legends (Over-50), Masters (Over-40) and Open; while there was a four-team female category. In the Legends category, Regal continued to take possession of the trophy, beating New York Softball Cricket League by an absorbing 2-wicket win; while Regal Masters claimed the Over-40 trophy, having got the better of Ariel by a comprehensive 9-wicket margin. In the process, Regal dethroned Fisherman Masters.
Guyana Knight Riders Ariel also retained the Opening category trophy. The victorious teams both received $600,000 along with a trophy.
There were a number of other prizes given for outstanding individual performances. For the ladies, 4R Lioness captured the title, and they walked away with $200,000 and a trophy after they humbled Trophy Stall Angels by nine wickets in their 12-over encounter.
The event was held in association with the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport. Honourable Prime Minister Brigadier (retd) Mark Phillips was on hand to witness some of the exciting action, and John informed that he was thrilled to have the Prime Minister attend the finals and also the opening.
John also thanked Sport Minister Charles Ramson Jr. for his assistance, and took the opportunity to thank the media for keeping the general public informed during the competition.