Suraj Sports Bar hosts thrilling 10-ball Scotch doubles tournament

Suraj Sports Bar was buzzing with excitement recently as it hosted one of the largest 10-ball pool tournaments ever held in Guyana.
The highly competitive Scotch Doubles event attracted an impressive field of 36 pairs, totalling 72 players and showcasing the growing popularity of cue sports across the country.
After intense rounds of play, Mark Singh and Hakeem Ali emerged as the tournament champions.

Their outstanding performance earned them first place, along with a cash prize of $100,000 and two trophies. The dynamic duo demonstrated consistency and composure throughout the event, outplaying some of the nation’s top competitors.
Second place went to Martin Ramkwol and Gopishankar Heeraman, who walked away with $40,000 and two trophies after a strong showing. Joint third-place honours were claimed by the teams of Timal Nandkishore and Bruce Shepherd and Jevaul Jagnanan and Mark Anthony Lucas. Both pairs received $20,000 and two trophies each for their efforts.
The top eight teams were rewarded with cash prizes, highlighting the scale and prestige of the tournament. Spectators were treated to high-quality matches, underscoring the depth of talent within Guyana’s pool community.
Beyond competition, the event reinforced Suraj Sports Bar’s commitment to the development of cue sports locally. In addition to hosting major tournaments, the venue actively promotes disciplines such as eight-ball and nine-ball.
It also plays a key role in nurturing young talent through its weekly handicap tournaments, which are designed to encourage youth participation and skill development.
With successful events like this ten-ball Scotch Doubles tournament, Suraj Sports Bar continues to position itself as a central hub for pool and cue sports, contributing significantly to the growth and future of the game in Guyana.