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Teams ready to entertain, as Kares ‘One Guyana’ T10 Blast bowls off tomorrow
Kaieteur Sports – All 32 teams are ready and raring to go as the highly-anticipated ‘One Guyana’ T10 Tape-ball Blast prepares to bowl off its action from July 29-30 across popular Grounds in Georgetown.
During yesterday’s conference held at the Montra Restaurant and Lounge the tournament’s sponsors and organisers were upbeat ahead of this weekend’s start to the competition.
Tourney sponsors, Tasha Persaud of Kares Inc. and GT Brand Manager Dwayne Bristol, said they hope to witness the growth of the tournament with participation from more teams in the future; something Kares pledged to support.
Bristol lauded the organisers for designing a well-organized concept and indicated that, as a company, they have big plans to do further partnerships.
The team captains all expressed confidence in doing well, noting they had been long in preparation for the event.
This year, the tournament has 32 teams, who have come from all regions except Region Nine. President Dr. Irfaan Ali, the tournament’s patron, recently recommitted his support for the tournament, noting it is an event that will bring many people together from varying communities under the ‘One Guyana’ banner.
Tasha Persaud of Kares Inc. and Dwayne Bristol GT Beer Brand Manager (both center holding trophy) surrounded by a few players following yesterday’s pre tournament launch at Montra.
The President also unveiled the specially-made hand-crafted winner’s trophy. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips was also present, and he, too, pledged his support towards the tournament. Several active and former national players will feature for their teams over the two-day extravaganza.
Preliminary matches will be staged at the Police Sports Club, the Guyana Defence Force, Queen’s College Ground, YMCA, and Transport Sports Club, while the finals will be held at the Everest Cricket Ground on July 30. To progress to the championship match, a team must win three matches on day one and their semi-final on day two.
They will then qualify to compete for the first prize of $1M cash and the specially crafted One Guyana Trophy. The first-ever champions will pocket $1M, while the losing finalist will collect $300,000.The two losing semi-finalists will walk away with $100,000 each. There will also be prizes for outstanding individual performances.
Additionally, there will be a celebrity match before the championship match where the winning side will be rewarded $200,000, which will be donated to a charity of their choice.
Star Rentals, Avinash Contracting and Scrap Metal Inc., ENet, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Trophy Stall, Premier Insurance, Cricket Zone USA, Beacon Café, Continental Transport, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, National Sports Commission, RS53 RestoBar and Lounge, Jacobs Jewelry & Pawn Shop, First Change Builder Inc. Impressions Inc. and Sicko Mode, 94.1 BOOM FM, Assuria Insurance, Montra Restaurant & Lounge, Gafoors and Hard Rock Café.
- Avinash Contracting and Scrap Metal Inc, ENet, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Star Rentals, teams
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