Guyana Olympic Association

12/05/2026

07/05/2026

🏀🇬🇾 Guyana to Host FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers
Guyana is set to host the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers (also known as the FIBA Men’s Caribbean Championship) from July 8–12, 2026 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
This staging marks a historic return, as it will be the first time in over 30 years that Guyana hosts this prestigious regional basketball competition.
📅 Tournament Details
• Dates: July 8–12, 2026
• Venue: Cliff Anderson Sports Hall
• Location: Georgetown
🏆 Significance:
The top-ranked team from each group will advance to the next stage of the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers, continuing the pathway toward continental and global competition.
🔥 Group Stage Draw
Group A:
• 🇬🇾 Guyana (Hosts)
• 🇩🇲 Dominica
• 🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands
• 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
• 🇧🇲 Bermuda
Group B:
• 🇭🇹 Haiti
• 🇬🇩 Grenada
• 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands
• 🇧🇧 Barbados
• 🇻🇨 St. Vincent and the Grenadines
This tournament represents a major opportunity for 🇬🇾 Team Guyana to compete on home soil, rally national support, and push forward on the road to the FIBA AmeriCup 2029.

07/05/2026

🇬🇾⚡ Dequan Farrell — South American U18 200m Record Holder!
Speed. Power. History.

07/05/2026

♟️🇬🇾 Guyana Chess Makes Historic Debut

Guyana proudly marked its debut in chess at the South American Youth Games 2026 in Panama City, signaling an important milestone in the sport’s development.

Our young chess stars demonstrated great adaptability, resilience, and composure, gaining invaluable international experience against strong regional competition.

Leading the effort were Sachin Pitamber (CM), Anthony Drayton (FM, Coach), and Italy Ton-Chung, all of whom contributed to this historic first appearance on the South American stage.

This debut lays a strong foundation for the continued growth and future competitiveness of chess in Guyana.

🇬🇾 One Guyana, One Movement.

06/05/2026

🇬🇾✨ In Case You Missed It

King’s Baton Relay | Commonwealth Games 2026

Highlights from Guyana’s Leg of the King’s Baton Relay – Ocean Clean-Up Initiative

Relive the energy, unity, and national pride as Guyana hosted its Ocean Clean-Up initiative along the Seawall—one of the key activities forming part of the country’s King’s Baton Relay celebrations.

Athletes, volunteers, and partners came together in a powerful demonstration of environmental responsibility and community action, reinforcing the importance of sustainability within sport and society. 🌊♻️

The King’s Baton Relay is a unifying tradition of the Commonwealth Games, symbolizing peace, diversity, and shared values across nations. Carrying a message from His Majesty The King, the Baton travels across every Commonwealth nation—connecting communities and inspiring hope, inclusion, and collective progress.

A proud moment that truly showcased the spirit of 🇬🇾 One Guyana, One Movement.

06/05/2026

🇬🇾✨ In Case You Missed It

King’s Baton Relay | Commonwealth Games 2026

Highlights from Guyana’s Leg of the King’s Baton Relay

Relive the energy, unity, and national pride as Guyana proudly hosted its leg of the King’s Baton Relay on the journey to the Commonwealth Games 2026.

The celebrations extended beyond the relay itself, with a meaningful Ocean Clean-Up initiative along the Seawall—bringing together athletes, volunteers, and partners in a powerful demonstration of environmental responsibility and community action. 🌊♻️

The King’s Baton Relay is a unifying tradition of the Commonwealth Games, symbolizing peace, diversity, and shared values across nations. Carrying a message from His Majesty The King, the Baton travels through every Commonwealth country, connecting communities and inspiring hope, inclusion, and collective progress.

From the early morning start at Umana Yana to the grand finish at Seven Ponds, The Prime Minister Brig Mark Philips and Minister of Culture Youth and Sports Charles Ramson Jr. joined over 300 athletes and officials participating and showcasing the true spirit of 🇬🇾 One Guyana, One Movement.

06/05/2026

Guyana’s women’s national basketball team will return to regional competition on the big stage when they contest the FIBA Women’s CentroBasket Championship, scheduled for July 12–18 at the Alexis Argüello Sports Complex in Managua, Nicaragua.

06/05/2026

Guyana will compete in Group A of the upcoming FIBA Men’s Caribbean Championship, set for July 8–12 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH), as the regional tournament makes a long-awaited return after a seven-year hiatus. The draw places Guyana alongside Dominica, Turks and Caicos Islands, Ant...

06/05/2026

Last Saturday, Guyana’s Deuquan Farrell pulled off the unthinkable, shattering the South American Youth Games 200m record on his way to a gold-medal finish in the event. Farrell clocked 21.18s ahead of Ecuador’s Mateus Ledesma in 21.24s and Brazil’s Pedro de Araujo in 21.74s. While the run has...

06/05/2026

Guyana Drawn in Group B for FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2029 CBC Pre-Qualifiers

Guyana’s National Women’s Basketball Team has been drawn in Group B alongside the United States Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and El Salvador for the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2029 CBC Pre-Qualifiers.

The Guyana team, featuring the talented Ramlall trio — including Anisha Ramlall — along with overseas-based professional Joy Adams and other key players, will represent Guyana in its quest to bring regional honours.

The AmeriCup pathway forms part of the wider qualification journey toward international and Olympic-level competition.

Watch the live draw ceremony here:

LIVE DRAW 🔴 FIBA AmeriCup 2029 CBC Pre-Qualifiers