His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali declared the inaugural ExxonMobil Global Super League cricket tournament open at the Guyana National Stadium last night.
In his opening remarks, President Ali said the tournament showcases not only Guyanese culture but also the passion for the game.
He noted that the tournament holds tremendous potential to position Guyana as a major destination for sports tourism.
“This is the beginning, that I am sure will be a remarkable [tournament] that will definitely put Guyana on the international stage in sports,” he declared.
He encouraged the cricketers to embrace their competitive spirit and welcomed them to Guyana. The Head of State also urged them to take the opportunity to explore the country's rich culture and become ambassadors for the nation.
President Ali stated that the tournament brings the world to Guyana and “showcases Guyana to the world through the eyes of cricket.”
The tournament features five club teams: the Guyana Amazon Warriors, the Rangpur Riders from Bangladesh, the Lahore Qalandars from Pakistan, the Victoria from Australia, and the Hampshire Hawks from the United Kingdom. The teams will compete in 11 matches from November 26 to December 6, 2024. All matches will be played at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence.
