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Vice President of the Association, Dr. Karen Pilgrim unwrapped a gift for the GBA to the tune of US$15,000 yesterday to significantly assist with the three-month stint on the local contingent in Cuba .  
Vice President of the Association, Dr. Karen Pilgrim unwrapped a gift for the GBA to the tune of US$15,000 yesterday to significantly assist with the three-month stint on the local contingent in Cuba .  

GOA unwraps US$15,000 gift to GBA

The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) significantly assisted the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) with half of the US$30,000 needed to cover the cost for the three-month training stint in Cuba for the local contingent ahead of the Olympic Qualifiers. 

Clinical Botofago whip Aroiama 5-1

Botofago whipped Aroiama 5-1 when the Upper Demerara Football Association [UDFA] year-end football competition continued on Monday at the Mackenzie Sports Club [MSC] ground, Linden.

All systems in place for Dragon Stout Street-ball final

With Saturday set for the final of the inaugural Dragon Stout Street-ball ‘Community Cup’, tournament coordinator and Dragon Stout Brand Manager Jamal Baird has confirmed that all systems are in place for the hosting of the event at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.

Paradise, Friendship seek semi-final spots

The remaining two berths in the semi-final round of the 592 Inter-Village football championships will be decided this evening when Mahaica tackles Friendship and Buxton takes aim at Paradise at the Buxton Community Centre ground.

NZers expected to pack MCG for rare Boxing Day test

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – More than 20,000 New Zealand fans are expected to throng the Melbourne Cricket Ground tomorrow to watch their side play their first test at the iconic ground since 1987 when they face Australia in the second match of the three-game series.

Mental issues in cricket

By Rudi Webster In the early nineteen eighties, I worked with many Australian Rules football coaches and spoke to them about the dangerous effects of high levels of continuous stress on the performance and the mental and physical health of their players.

Annai Secondary crowned KFC champs

Hinterland powerhouse Annai Secondary was crowned the KFC Goodwill Series International Football Champion, dismissing Georgetown unit Lodge Secondary by a 2-0 scoreline on Sunday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Dey leads Canje Knights past Rose Hall

Canje Knights defeated Rose Hall Town Jammers 68-60 when the Berbice Amateur Basketball Association [BABA] ‘Mecca Championship’, commenced Saturday at the Vryman’s Erven Court, New Amsterdam [NA].

Den Amstel whips Riddim Squad

Defending champions Den Amstel and Santos secured lopsided wins when the Guyana Football Federation [GFF] Super 16 Championship continued on Sunday at the National Track and Field Center, Leonora.

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