Competition sparked off between the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in a heated game of cricket at the Police Sports Club ground Eve Leary yesterday.

The 40 over match was witnessed by Police Commissioner Henry Greene, GDF Chief of Staff Commodore Gary Best, Director of Prisons Dale Erskine, and several ranks of the disciplined forces.

The match started after Commander-in-Chief in the Armed Forces President Bharrat Jagdeo greeted all the players and bowled the first ball to signal its commencement.  

Sport is a popular activity on the calendar of the Police Force, with the annual athletics championships being the most prominent.

Held in October as part of the force’s anniversary celebration activities, the championships attract participation by the various divisions of the GPF, Tactical Services Unit, Presidential Guard, Immigration Department, and Special Constabulary.

Competitors from as far as neighbouring Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados also participate.