GENERAL Marine, like it did in previous years, is once more on board as a sponsor for the upcoming Prime Minister’s Softball Tournament, set to be staged from October 11-13 at venues across Georgetown and the East Coast.
On Wednesday last, Chief Operating Officer of General Marine Company, Anthony Rahaman Khan expressed delight to be associated with the three-day extravaganza which has attracted several teams from Guyana and North America.
The tournament will comprise of three men’s categories: Legends (Over-50), Masters (Over-40) and Open (All-Stars) along with the women’s division.
Over $3M (Guyana) in prize money will be up for grabs with the victors in all three men’s categories guaranteed $600,000 while the women’s winner will collect $200,000.
Several incentive prizes will also be given out to outstanding performers in all the categories which will see the men battling in 20 overs and the women in 15.
At Wednesday’s presentation ceremony, Georgetown Softball Cricket League (GSCL) Inc, President Ian John expressed delight with the contribution and promised that the eighth edition is anticipated to be thrilling.
John thanked General Marine’s Rahaman Khan for the company’s contribution, not only for this year’s tournament but over the years, pointing out that Managing Director Buddy Rahaman is no stranger to softball cricket.
Meanwhile, all four finals are set to be played at the Police Sports Club ground, Eve Leary in Georgetown on the final day.
The three-day extravaganza is being organised by the GSCL Inc in collaboration Inc. in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister and Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.
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