ATHLETES from Headquarters (HQ) took over the scoreboard after the first day of heats in the 55th annual Guyana Police Force Athletics Championships concluded yesterday.

HQ ended the first round with 117 points eclipsing their challengers A Division who scored 66, B Division on 34 and C Division who are bringing up the rear with their 20 points.

From an international standpoint Guyana, 148 points, is ahead of Trinidad and Tobago, 38 points, and Barbados, 31 points.

Highlights from yesterday’s competition include the very highly contested sprint events.

Roxanna Rigby won the 100m female (youth club) ahead of Mawava Maison and Mashadella James

Two heats were run for the 100m women (Police) which saw Leota Bobb (12:08) and Gaylene Doris (13.65) taking first place and booking their spots in Friday’s final.

The male 100m heats were won by K. Mentor and Trevor Benn. Oreneca Haynes took the 400m girls final beating out Janella Jonas and Tifanny Smith, while the women (Police) 400m final lineup will see a contest between Kizzy Roberts, Gaylene Doris, Marlene Edwards, Andrea Hall, Loeta Bobb, Angelica White and Asondra Mentore.

The games will continue today with a few of the events including the 200m, 800m, 5000m and javelin.