Latest update April 14th, 2026 12:38 AM
Mining companies support 14th South Crescent Games
Two Mining companies of the Deep South Rupununi have come forward to offer support for the Wapisiana Villagers of Region 9 as they get ready for the staging of the 14th South Crescent Games.
The annual Event which has been organised and run by the District Toshaos Council over the years have received significant contributions from R&F and MC Mining companies as well as a few individual miners from the area towards the successful staging of the Games.
Region 9 Football Coach, Gary La Rose (right), on behalf of R&F Mining Co., hands over football equipment to Aishalton’s Toshao Chris James while the players look on.
The Games which will be hosted by the village of Maruranau is set to begin today August 17 and will climax on the 22nd. The other 5 villages which will be competing for top honors are Shea, Aishalton, Achawib, Awarewanawa and defending over-all champions Karaudarnawa in search of their 3rd consecutive title.
Old rivals Aishalton, who have won the overall Championship the most, will be seeking their 8th crown. They also boast the enviable record of being the only winner in the history of the Volleyball competition
The sporting disciplines to be contested are Football, Softball Cricket, Volleyball, Cycling and Athletics. In addition there will be the traditional competition in; Etae Tree climbing, Basket Weaving, Cassava Grating and a Beauty Pageant.
Aishalton’s preparations for this year’s Games has been boosted by the services of Region 9 football coach Gary La Rose who has also been conducting clinics sponsored by R&F Mining Co. with the youths of the area. According to Toshao Chris James, “…the Community is grateful for the work being done by coach La Rose and the support given by R&F Co. and I think this year we will be a force to reckon with as we go about recapturing our Title.”
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