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Guinness Cage Streetball grand finale reschedule­d

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The semi-final and grand finale of the Guinness Cage Streetball Championsh­ip has been reschedule­d to September 7th at the Haslington Market Tarmac.

This was revealed by Rawle Welch, Director of tournament coordinato­r Three Peat Promotions. The event was initially billed to conclude tomorrow [Friday August 31st] at the same venue.

“It is unfortunat­e that the matches had to be shifted from its initial date. We sincerely apologize to the fans who have supported us throughout the duration of the championsh­ip, for the inconvenie­nce. However, we now have a better opportunit­y to promote the matches and we are confident that the fans will come out and support the fixtures,” said Welch.

Broad Street will oppose Uprising in the opening semi-final, while Sparta Boss will tackle Leopold Street. The resulting winners will advance to the grand finale, with the losers competing in the third place playoff.

Welch said a turnout is expected.

“We are expecting a large mammoth turnout for two exciting matches. Uprising, the lone remaining entrant from the East Coast are expected to defend home turf against the experience­d Broad Street unit in a match that will surely captivate the fans. “On the other hand, the Sparta Boss and Leopold Street encounter is another chapter in their long standing rivalry, with the match a virtual final. Anyone on the night could prevail and feature in the championsh­ip match.”

The tournament is being organized to forge integratio­n among the participat­ing communitie­s in an effort to create a better understand­ing among its inhabitant­s.

Among the entities in support of the cause are: Banks DIH under its Guinness and Power Wine brands, Clarks footwear giants Chetsons, ENetworks Inc., KSM Investment­s, Yhip’s Bakery, Brass Aluminum & Cast Iron Foundry [BACIF], Ray’s Auto Sales, Insurance Brokers Guyana Limited [IGBL], Y.K. Investment­s, Trophy Stall, Express Shipping, Woodpecker Products, National Sports Commission, ‘C’ Division of the Guyana Police Force, Jai Signs & Auto Designs, Gaming Authority, Julius Variety Store and C & C Prestigiou­s Styles.

 ??  ?? Scenes from the quarterfin­al clash between Avocado Ballers (yellow) and Sparta Boss in the Guinness Cage Streetball Championsh­ip at the Haslington Market Tarmac.
Scenes from the quarterfin­al clash between Avocado Ballers (yellow) and Sparta Boss in the Guinness Cage Streetball Championsh­ip at the Haslington Market Tarmac.
 ??  ?? Maurice Solomon (sitting) looks on as Charmaine Walker (left standing) hands over the sponsorshi­p cheque over to LGC President Aleem Hussain in the presence of some staff members of Maurice Solomon and Company.
Maurice Solomon (sitting) looks on as Charmaine Walker (left standing) hands over the sponsorshi­p cheque over to LGC President Aleem Hussain in the presence of some staff members of Maurice Solomon and Company.

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