THE 2025 Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) concluded Sunday evening with a dramatic points race, resulting in Suriname narrowly snatching the overall championship title, leaving host nation Guyana just short of the coveted trophy.
After two days of intense competition across six core disciplines, Suriname clinched the top spot with 83 points. Guyana finished a hyper-competitive second with 75 points, while French Guiana was right on their heels, tallying 73 points in the official final count.
Despite missing out on the overall crown, Team Guyana secured titles in Futsal, Chess and Track and Field.
Suriname’s consistency across team sports proved to be the difference-maker in the final tally, securing key titles in Swimming and Volleyball. They also shared the Basketball championship.
Following the conclusion of the Games, representatives from all three countries reaffirmed their joint commitment to preserving the event, which has maintained a tradition dating back to 1967.
This commitment to continuity underscores the Games’ vital role in providing competitive opportunities for young athletes aged 14 to 18.
At the closing ceremony, Minister Steven Jacobs, speaking on behalf of the Guyanese government, applauded the unity on display.
“IGG was nothing short of spectacular,” Minister Jacobs stated, pledging Guyana’s continued support for the Games. He also issued a challenge to the competitors: to deepen their knowledge in the “science of the sport” as they seek to improve their performances on the regional and international levels.
Suriname has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Inter-Guiana Games.
