Latest update April 4th, 2025 6:13 AM
President’s Beer winners receive prizes
They have been the team to beat over the past twelve months winning three tournaments in the process and yesterday afternoon at the Banks DIH Sports Club, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) were duly rewarded for an outstanding year after receiving the first prize of $500,000 for capturing the President’s Beer Cup.
The soldiers had defeated Sunburst Camptown in the final to grab the top prize, while Fruta Conquerors beat Santos to claim third place.
Marketing Director George McDonald (right) and Marketing Executive Carlton Joao (left) pose with executives of the GFA and club representatives shortly after the completion of the presentation ceremony yesterday.
Sunburst Camptown took home $250,000 for the runner-up spot, while Fruta Conquerors received $150,000 and Santos $100,000.
Three teams the GDF, Sunburst Camptown and Fruta Conquerors were represented at the ceremony.
In attendance at the occasion were top executives of sponsor Banks DIH including Marketing Director George McDonald, Marketing Executive Carlton Joao, Guinness Brand Manager Lee Baptiste, Banks Beer Brand Manager Brian Choo-Hen, PRO Troy Peters and Outdoor Events Manager Mortimer Stewart in addition to members of the GFA Vice-President of Competitions Mark Phillips, General Secretary Christopher Matthias, Treasurer Dexter Schultz and Assistant Secretary Treasurer Charmine Wade.
Phillips in his remarks thanked the Company for always being on the side of the GFA, adding that they are in the twilight of the 2012 season and all lovers of the sport are hereby invited to part a part of the Banks Beer Cup which opens tomorrow at the GCC ground.
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