The various teams and individuals that were recently successful at the African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) sports activities convened at that organization’s Thomas Lands headquarters yesterday to collect their prizes.
The members of the Sophia Cricket team collected their winnings after defeating a team from West Ruimveldt. The latter team finished in the second position. The Guyana National Shipping Corporation (GNSC) had compiled 79 games to cart off the honours in the dominoes tournament. Titan Domino Team secured 70 games and placed second while defending champions, Under the Tree, finished in the cellar with 63 games.
Representing the Titans, Andrew Simms won a maximum 18 games and was duly rewarded with the Most Valuable Player award while Keith Baptiste scored 17 games for the GNSC. Gerald Payne represented ‘Under the Tree’ and amassed 16 games to be the top scorer.
The players received cash prizes and trophies donated by several individuals and corporate organizations including Prime Minister Sam Hinds, Ministry of Local Government, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Local Government, Ken Phillips and Basil Williams among others. Activities were coordinated by Johnny ‘Overseas’ Barnwell