Yesterday, the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) launched its T10 Harmony League cricket tournament, marking the start of a cricket tournament, the agency says is designed to foster harmony and good relations across Guyana in a celebration of sportsmanship, cultural diversity, and unity.
Held at its 66 Peter Rose & Anira Streets, Queenstown Georgetown office, the launch highlighted the ERC’s commitment to inclusivity and its mission to eliminate discrimination by creating spaces where Guyanese from all backgrounds can come together through sport.
Shaikh Moeenul Hack, ERC’s Chairman, in delivering the feature address noted the ERC’s mission to promote harmony and understanding among all the ethnic groups residing in Guyana.
According to him the T10 Harmony League is more than a cricket tournament; it is a platform for unity, inclusion, and mutual respect. “It brings together teams from across Guyana, teams from Kuru Kururu, Mocha, Zeeburg, Diamond, Essequibo, Mahdia, East Bank, and Central Georgetown, among many other locations, creating an opportunity for players from various communities to connect, compete, and grow together.”
The management and logistics of the tournament is being done in partnership with Oak Tree and will feature 48 registered teams, with each team comprising 15 players
The tournament will kick off with games on Sunday November 17 at the Transport Sports Club Ground at Thomas Lands followed by matches on November 23 and 24, November 30 and December 1, culminating with the finals on December 8, 2024.
With free entry for both teams and spectators, the tournament offers enticing prizes: $500,000 for the winning team, $250,000 for the runner-up, $100,000 each for the two semi-finalists, and
$60,000 each for the “Man of the Final,” “Most Runs,” and “Most Wickets,” along with magnificent trophies that have been sponsored by Trophy Stall.
