… trail Wartsila by 2 points

APPROXIMATELY one week ago, several of the nation’s top business entities namely Digicel, Wartsila, Ansa McAl, Qualfon, Global Technology and Noble House Seafoods engaged in friendly sports disciplines, filled with keen rivalry, nevertheless.The games, dubbed ‘Corporate Games, included table tennis, dominoes, whist, football and cricket. These activities are being used to foster camaraderie among the staff of the participating business entities.
This weekend, the action will culminate with the playing of several finals billed to take place at the Malteenoes Sports Club and Demerara Cricket Club ground, where, according to Digicel’s Sponsorship and Events Manager Gavin Hope, they (Digicel) are looking to cop the title.
To date, Wartsila have amassed 10 points and are currently leading the points standing while their closest rivals, Digicel and Ansa McAl, are in fierce pursuit, on 8 and 6 points respectively and with Hope pointing out his Company’s intention of claiming the title that has eluded them for the past four years, fierce competition is anticipated.
All of the above-mentioned entities are now poised to go for broke as activities resume tomorrow when the teams compete in the semi-finals of dominoes and table tennis before battling for top honours in the finals on Saturday, all of which will be contested at the Thomas Lands-based Malteenoes Sports Club.
On Sunday, the action will switch to the Lance Gibbs Street-based Demerara Cricket Club also known as ‘Home of the Legends’, where the teams will continue the intense rivalry for supremacy, doing so in cricket along with athletics.
According to Hope, this activity commenced three years ago and every year it is contested in a fierce but competitive manner in a friendly environment, giving the winning entity bragging rights for one year.
Even though Wartsila are leading the points standing at the moment, Ansa McAl who are the defending champions are well known for coming from behind to take the top podium spot, but Digicel, who now sit behind Wartsila, are looking to cart off the crown this time around.