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President Ali reaffirms commitment to One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast
From left: Akeem Greene, President Dr Irfaan Ali, Yusuf Ali and John Ramsingh at State House.
Kaieteur Sports – President Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed his commitment to the One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast, meeting with organisers at State House to greenlight the roadmap for the competition’s fourth edition.
Since its inception, the tournament has evolved from a local pastime into a premier fixture on the national sporting calendar.
President Ali, serving as the tournament’s patron, lauded the initiative for its role in talent identification—most notably fast-tracking the likes of recent West Indies selectee Quentin Sampson from the Tapeball circuit to the regional stage.
The 2026 edition, set to bowl off in early August, will maintain its footprint across all counties.
To manage the growing number of entries, the tournament will be contested across four primary zones: Berbice, East Bank / West Demerara, Essequibo and Georgetown / East Coast Demerara.
In a significant shift following a presidential mandate, this year’s schedule will feature a robust expansion of the female category. More matches have been integrated into the primary schedule, ensuring the women’s game receives equal billing and prime-time exposure.
For the first time, the tournament’s climax will shift locations for a grand spectacle.
The National Finals are scheduled for mid-October at the Anna Regina National Stadium in Essequibo, a move aimed at decentralising major sporting events and celebrating the tournament’s nationwide reach.
“The expansion has made this tournament a true breeding ground for talent,” President Ali noted during the briefing. “It’s about giving notoriety to the nation’s best while fostering unity through sport.”
Beyond the domestic trophy, organisers briefed the President on a “marquee” International Tapeball Tournament slated for later this year.
The proposed event seeks to pit the standout performers of the One Guyana Blast against invited teams from Asia, North America, and the Caribbean.
This move is designed to solidify Guyana’s burgeoning reputation as a hub for sport tourism while providing local Tapeball specialists with a platform to compete against global opposition.
In 2025, the tournament was a resounding success and received support from: Kares Engineering Inc, the Office of the President, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, KFC Guyana, Star Rentals, Banks DIH, ENet, Guyana Lottery Company, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Trophy Stall, Impressions, Avinash Contracting and Scrap Metal, Shawn’s Mini Mart, Giftland Group of Companies, Kris Jagdeo Construction Company, Montra Restaurant & Lounge, Windsor Estates, GuyOil, ANSA McAL, SuperBet Guyana, Digital Technology, Camille’s Academy, Navin and Sons Construction, Demerara Mutual Life Insurance, Continental Transportation, and Environmental & Technical Solutions.
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