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Diamond Mineral Water Indoor Hockey Festival launches 20th edition
Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Hockey Board (GHB), in partnership with longstanding title sponsor, Diamond Mineral Water, officially launched the 20th edition of the Diamond Mineral Water Indoor Hockey Festival, scheduled for November 27–30 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH).
The announcement reaffirmed Demerara Distillers Limited’s unwavering commitment to hosting Guyana’s premier indoor hockey tournament, with ANSA McAL and Trophy Stall joining the roster of corporate partners for 2025.
Vice President of the GHB Tricia Fiedtkou (second from right) sharing photo-op with a few key stakeholders at the launch of the 20th edition of the Diamond Mineral Water Indoor Hockey Festival.
This year’s event marks two decades since the festival was conceptualized by veteran sports executive and broadcaster Joseph ‘Reds’ Pereira, who envisioned a club-centered regional tournament that would invite participation from the Caribbean and the diaspora, rather than relying solely on national teams. What began in 2004 has evolved into the longest-running indoor hockey competition in Guyana, attracting teams from Trinidad and Tobago, Canada, North America and several other nations.
The 2025 Festival will feature categories such as; Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Veterans Over-40 and Veterans Over-50. The expanded veterans’ structure comes in anticipation of the 2026 Indoor Hockey World Cup in Nottingham, UK, where Guyana hopes to field multiple age-group teams, including a women’s veterans’ squad.
Tropical Rhythm Brand Manager Triston Freeman.
This year’s prize fund stands at USD $10,000, underscoring the Festival’s continued prominence and competitive appeal.
Despite some expected absences, including the Canadian men and leading Trinidadian clubs, GHB Vice President Fiedtkou expressed optimism.
“We were looking forward to solid international participation, but unfortunately the Canadian men and some of Trinidad’s top teams could not join us this year. However, we are happy to welcome back the Trinidad and Tobago Police men and women in the Open divisions, as well as the TTO Masters in the Over-50 category.”
Brand Executive Raveena Mangal spoke on behalf of Diamond Mineral Water: “Diamond Mineral Water is proud to play a role in the advancement of sports nationwide, and we remain committed to promoting sport as a healthy, positive form of entertainment for our communities.”
She added that the longstanding partnership with the GHB has been especially impactful, offering athletes meaningful opportunities to compete and grow.
DDL’s Diamond Mineral Water Brand Executive Raveena Mangal Speaking at yesterday’s launch.
GHB VP Fiedtkou extended heartfelt thanks to all stakeholders, saying, “On behalf of the Guyana Hockey Board and the organizing committee, I extend my gratitude to all our sponsors, participants, and supporters. Your contributions make this tournament possible and help us build a stronger hockey community. A big thank you to the Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sport for making the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall available.”
She expressed confidence that the teams will deliver a memorable edition of the competition.
As Diamond Mineral Water continues its tradition of hydrating athletes nationwide, its renewed sponsorship underscores a shared commitment to excellence in sport. The festival promises four days of high-energy matches, quality sportsmanship, and the continued strengthening of Guyana’s indoor hockey legacy.
The Festival’s success continues to be anchored by robust corporate support including the Demerara Distillers Limited (Diamond Mineral Water) – Gold Sponsor, ANSA McAL, sponsoring Veterans’ divisions through its Tropical Rhythm brand and the Trophy Stall, who will be joining for the first time, providing an array of trophies and medals essential to the tournament’s awards.
The 20th Diamond Mineral Water Indoor Hockey Festival is officially launched, and the action returns tomorrow through to Sunday (November 30).
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