Latest update November 26th, 2024 1:00 AM
D’Andrade on podium in Newsday 5km
Lionel D’Andrade
Guyana’s Trinidad and Tobago-based distance runner, Lionel D’Andrade continued his excellent form in the Twin Island Republic this year with his second place finish in the calendar Newsday 5km Road Race as part of preparation for the Suriname Marathon.
Mathew Hadley won the event in 16:34 while D’Andrade, using the event as speed work, clocked 16:38 for second place. Roland Bartholomew was third in 17:42 while another Guyanese, Kelvin Johnson was fourth in the race.
D’Andrade told Kaieteur Sport yesterday that his participation in the upcoming South American 10km Road Race is uncertain as he has his sights focused on the Suriname Marathon. He stated that he will compete again on Sunday in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Akbar Auto Sales Golf tourney to be contested today
The stage is set for the Akbar’s Auto Sales sponsored Medal Play golf tournament today at the Lusignan Golf Club.
With the RBTT Suriname Open tournament just one week away, the local players who will be making the trip to the neighbouring republic will use this weekend’s event as critical preparation for the Paramaribo.
Among the players expected to battle for top honours this weekend are Dr, Ram Singh, Boloram Deo, Robert Hanoman, Mike Mangal, Munaff Arjune, Imran Khan, Patrick Prashad, Ian Gouveia, Mike Gayadin, Colin Ming, Mohanlall Dinanauth , Ronald Bulkan, Brian Hackett, Muntaz Haniff, Clifford Reis, Albert Russell, Joaan Deo, Mark Lashley, Carlos Adams, Albert Semple , Andre Cummings , Chatterpaul Deo, Maurice Solomon, Mel Sankies and Christine Sukhram.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three players with the best net scores while there will be a prize for Nearest to the Pin at hole number 8.
Tee off is at 12:30 hours but players will have to assemble at 12:15 hours for a briefing.
Representatives of Akbar’s Auto Sales have been invited to make the presentation of prizes to the outstanding golfers.
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