Pride of the Caribbean: Carl Ince hails Guyana’s triple crown at CASA Championships

Jul 10, 2025 Sports

Guyana team wrote a golden chapter in the region’s sporting history as they clinched the boys’ team title, the girls’ team title, and, ultimately, the overall team title.

SportsMax – Emotions ran high, and pride beamed from every word as legendary squash mentor Carl Ince reflected on what he described as one of the most rewarding moments of his journey, as he witnessed Guyana capture not one, but three titles at the 2025 Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Junior Championships.

The outstanding Guyana team wrote a golden chapter in the region’s sporting history as they clinched the boys’ team title, the girls’ team title, and, ultimately, the overall team title, which asserted their dominance on Caribbean courts in a fashion that left little doubt about the future of the sport in the nation.

Ince, who has dedicated decades to building the foundation of squash in Guyana, could not hide the emotion as he praised the players, coaches, and supportive families behind the scenes.

Guyana boys beat Trinidad and Tobago for the title.

“I can’t begin to tell you all how happy I am to congratulate you on this well-deserved and truly inspiring victory. Watching this team rise to the challenges and take back victory has been one of the most rewarding moments of my journey. I’m so thankful I got to be a small part of it,” Ince said.

While the spotlight was rightly on the athletes’ talent and tenacity, Ince was quick to highlight the broader picture—a growing and unified support structure behind Guyana’s sustained success. He credited the diversity and strength of the coaching and management staff, whose blend of experience and fresh energy, he said, has become a catalyst for national excellence.

“Beyond the skill and grit of the players, what stands out to me is the diversity and strength of the management and coaching team. The solid foundations, new ideas, and commitment of parents have all contributed to creating something truly powerful. I know we all felt it,” he said.

Guyana has long been a powerhouse in junior squash but had recently been challenged by rising talent from Barbados, Jamaica, and host nation Cayman Islands. With this 2025 clean sweep, Guyana signalled that its development pipeline is robust and forward-facing.

“This win is a beautiful example of what joint effort, shared vision, and a deep love for the game and Guyana can accomplish. I see the full team of coaches we now have as an amazing resource for so much more growth and see the committed leadership that will carry Guyana’s sporting legacy forward with pride, purpose, and excellence. There’s nothing more an old coach could wish to see in retirement,” Ince declared.

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