THE Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast has received another significant boost with the Guyana Lottery Company Limited throwing its support behind the popular tournament.
The announcement, made on Tuesday at the Lottery Company’s Lamaha Street Headquarters, underscores a shared vision between the sponsors and organisers to empower communities and individuals through the rapidly growing tapeball phenomenon.

Now in its third year, the tournament is set for a significant expansion, moving beyond its traditional Georgetown and East Coast Demerara hub to encompass communities across all counties in Guyana.
Organisers are targeting 80 participating teams, a substantial increase from the 32 teams that competed in the first two editions.
This expansion aims to utilise more community grounds and engage a wider net of local talent.

Kalima Ali, General Manager of the Guyana Lottery Company Limited, emphasised the synergy between the company’s objectives and the tournament’s ethos, highlighting the tournament’s potential to provide opportunities and excitement for a broad spectrum of Guyanese.

She expressed enthusiasm for the tournament’s growth, particularly its expansion into new communities, and confirmed the company’s commitment to making this year a success.
John Ramsingh, Director of the One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast, echoed these sentiments, acknowledging the pivotal role of sponsors like the Guyana Lottery Company.
“What the Lottery Company is doing aligns with our goal of benefitting the entire tournament,” Ramsingh said.
He emphasised that the increased corporate support is crucial for the tournament’s expansion and its ability to offer significant rewards.
The company is set to outfit the entire commentary team.

The tournament is scheduled to commence in Berbice from June 28-29, followed by zones in East Bank/West Demerara (July 5-6), Georgetown/East Coast Demerara (July 19-20), and Essequibo (July 26-27).
The grand Championship Finals are slated for August 3rd at the National Stadium, Providence.
President Dr. Irfaan Ali recently reaffirmed his support for the tournament, given that it answered his calls for expansion.
The stakes are high, with lucrative prize money on offer. Zonal winners will walk away with GY$300,000 and secure a spot in the national finals.
The ultimate national champion will bag a hefty GY$1.7 million, with the runners-up receiving GY$700,000. Losing semi-finalists at the national level will receive GY$300,000, and zonal losing finalists will receive GY$100,000.

Individual brilliance will also be handsomely rewarded, with attractive cash prizes and awards for standout performances throughout the tournament.
Meanwhile, registration for the third edition is underway, and based on the enthusiastic response, FL Sport anticipates reaching its target of 80 participating teams soon.
The registration fee is GY$30,000.

Prospective teams and individuals seeking further information can contact Akeem Greene via WhatsApp at +5926352235 or visit the tournament’s official social media pages under “One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast.”
The team limit for each zone, except for the Georgetown/East Coast Demerara zone, is 16.
Some zones may be extended beyond 16.
The Georgetown/East Coast Demerara zone can accommodate up to 32 teams.