Guyana: HGP SPORTS PULSE – JUNE 2, 2026

West Indies Women Fall to Ireland in Edge-of-Seat DLS Cliffhanger at Clontarf By|Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News Sports Desk | DUBLIN, IRELAND — The West Indies Senior Women’s team suffered a heartbreaking setback in their international build-up to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, falling to hosts Ireland by a solitary run via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. The rain-shortened thriller took place during the 2026 Evara Women’s T20 International Tri-Series at the Clontarf Cricket Club in Dublin on Monday. After winning the toss and electing to bat, the “Men in Maroon” posted a competitive total of 141 for 8 from their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by a resilient 36-run contribution from middle-order batter Jannillea Glasgow. Ireland’s bowling attack maintained pressure through Ava Canning and eventual Player of the Match Orla Prendergast, who both picked up two wickets apiece. In response, Ireland’s chase was powered by an outstanding, unbeaten 71 from Prendergast. The hosts reached 99 for 5 after 14.1 overs before a sudden, heavy downpour permanently stopped play. When the match officials calculated the par score under the shifting DLS table, Ireland was found to be exactly one run ahead of the required rate, handing them a narrow, historic victory. The West Indies Women must regroup quickly to face Pakistan on Wednesday in their final tri-series encounter before heading into official World Cup warm-ups. CRICKET: Kevin Sinclair’s All-Round Class Powers Long Island Raptors to Guyana Cup Glory Moving into regional T20 action, the Long Island Raptors put on a dominant display to capture the championship hardware at the 2026 Guyana Cup T20 Tournament , which concluded at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York, on Saturday. The Queen’s Sharks batted first but struggled to find momentum against a disciplined bowling attack, finishing their 20 overs at a modest 131 for 9. Sharks Captain Keron Sewnarine top-scored with 31, but it was West Indies regional player Kevin Sinclair who completely dismantled the batting order, returning spectacular figures of 3 for 9 from his four overs. The Raptors made short work of the chase, racing to 132 for 6 in just 15.5 overs to lift the title with a commanding four-wicket victory. Sinclair again showed his class by leading the chase with a top score of 35, while Randall Wilson anchored the backend with an unbeaten 25 to close out the tournament in style. ATHLETICS: Guyana Defence Force Track Club Dominates Diamond Jubilee 10K Road Relay Georgetown’s historic Main Street was filled with energy on Saturday morning as the nation’s top distance runners competed in Guyana’s Diamond Jubilee Independence 10K Road Relay . The event featured a challenging route through central Georgetown, threading through Young, Camp, Church, and High Streets, before routing along Seawall Road, Lamaha Street, and Republic Avenue. In the highly competitive Senior Mixed Distance Medley, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Track Club proved their dominance yet again, securing a comfortable first-place victory ahead of the Police Progressive Youth Club (PPYC) in second and Running Brave Athletics Club in third. The youth divisions brought plenty of excitement as well, with the Running Brave Athletics Club running a brilliant tactical race to claim a well-earned victory in the U-16 Mixed Distance Category. Team Nice Athletics crossed the line to take second place, while the Buxton Youth Developers fought hard to round out the podium in third. TABLE TENNIS: Britton and Sukhai Rule the Gymnasium in Independence Championships The Guyana Table Tennis Association’s 2026 Independence Tournament wrapped up at the National Gymnasium on Sunday, with national players putting on a showcase of elite skill and precision. National Champion Shamar Britton demonstrated absolute dominance throughout the men’s bracket, sweeping his final matches to retain his crown in the Men’s Singles category. Samara Sukhai claimed the matching top honor on the women’s side, lifting the Women’s Singles title after a brilliant performance. In individual class play, Colin Wong captured the B-Class Open title, Yeudistir Persaud took home the C-Class Open honors, and a rising Kayden Meusa secured the U-15 Boys trophy. Doubles play wrapped up with Sukhai and Damon capturing the Women’s Doubles title, while the veteran pairing of Colin France and Naveah Clarkston teamed up to claim the Mixed Doubles championship. FOOTBALL: Moco Moco Defeats Saints FC 4-2 in Rain-Soaked U-13 Thriller On the football pitch, heavy seasonal downpours could not stop the action in the Rupununi Football Association’s GFF Youth Ensemble U-13 League , which advanced with high-scoring fixtures over the weekend. Playing through muddy conditions and a waterlogged outfield, Moco Moco FC put on a clinical attacking display to lock down a dominant 4–2 victory over Saints FC. The charge was led by a brilliant double from Delroy Williams, with teammates Chad Massiah and Elon Francis each scoring a goal to seal the win. Saints FC fought back valiantly despite the deficit, getting onto the scoresheet with goals from Rolston Clarke and Marcus Parks in a tough losing effort. Related

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