The Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) successfully served off its 2026 season with an AirBadminton Tournament sponsored by the National Sports Commission and El Dorado Trading last Friday (March 6) at the Mainstay Motocross Park, Essequibo.
Six schools participated in the tournament, and a random draw of 15 teams was conducted, with teams selecting their own creative and fun names.
After an exciting day of competition, Abram Zuil Secondary School (Lil Threats) emerged as the champions.
Participating Teams and Players
- Aurora Secondary School (Aurora Avengers)– Teion John, Josiah Garraway and Oriana Gibson
- Aurora Secondary School (Shuttle Warriors)– Arvin Phoolwattie, Kevin Benjamin and Akazia Dusrajh
- Aurora Secondary School (Aurora All Stars)– Matthew Wilson, Arif Singh and Shameela Fraser
- Abram Zuil Secondary School (Lil Threats)– Joash Inniss, Eon Jairam and Deeroya Morris
- Abram Zuil Secondary School (Original Stush)– Marc Anthony Obermuller, Rohan Dass and Ashanna Mohamed
- Abram Zuil Secondary School (Abram Zuil Warriors)– Shivesh Bridgemohan, Mahesh Tacoordeen and Akeela Williams
- Cotton Field Secondary School (The Shottas)– Jadiel Williams, Jason Smith and Jinell Samuels
- Cotton Field Secondary School (The Jaguars)– Sudesh Jacobs, Daron Romeo and Calais Boodram
- Charity Secondary School (Charity Shuttle Masters)– Fabian Stoll, Aaron John and Jaraya Rodrigues
- Charity Secondary School (Charity Shuttle Stars)– Shawn Holmes, Darrin Thomas and Shimeca Prince
- Charity Secondary School (Charity Defenders)– Mickon Duke, Kester Stoll and Donelle Smith
- Charity Secondary School (Net Ninjas)– Cody Chase, Lorenzo Jack and Rhyia Wilson
- 8th of May Secondary School (Bad Blue)– Rockliff Grant, Carlos Griffith, Sheliza Raghubar
- Anna Regina Secondary School (Bomb Squad)– Mark Daniels, Tyrese Stephney and Ashley Williams
- Anna Regina Secondary School (Block List)– Samarious Forde, Brian Bissasar and Omika Williams
Tournament Results
- First- Abram Zuil Secondary School (Lil Threats)
- Second– Anna Regina Secondary School (Bomb Squad)
- Third (Semi-finalists)– Anna Regina Secondary School (Block List) and Aurora Secondary School (Aurora All Stars)
The matches were played in a triples format, consisting of two males and one female per team, with games played best of three to 11 points.
The GBA expressed its appreciation to the teachers and athletes for their enthusiastic participation.
The tournament was made possible following the introduction of badminton on the Essequibo Coast through the Shuttle Time Programme, where 20 teachers were trained during a workshop held last year through the collaborative efforts of the National Sports Commission and the Ministry of Education (Guyana) under the Five Priority Programme.
The GBA reaffirmed its commitment to continuing the promotion and development of badminton across the Region Two and the Essequibo Coast.
The association also expressed profound gratitude to its sponsors- the National Sports Commission and El Dorado Trading- for their support.
Special thanks were extended to Wazeeda Bacchus, Sports Coordinator of the National Sports Commission, for her instrumental assistance in ensuring the success of the tournament.
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