Youth Basketball Guyana Five Challenge Series tips off today

March 1, 2025

The Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) Five Challenge Series is set to ignite the courts of the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall this weekend, starting today and culminating tomorrow, as student-athletes from across the country battle for top honours in the annual competition.

Marking the start of the YBG calendar, the event will feature a Five-a-Side Tournament, a Three-Point Shootout, a Free Throw Shootout, and a Skills Challenge, promising two days of intense action and high-level competition. 

In a continued show of support for youth basketball development, the Edward B. Beharry Group of Companies has renewed its sponsorship for the 15th consecutive year. Their longstanding partnership with YBG has been instrumental in providing opportunities for young athletes and fostering grassroots basketball growth in Guyana.

Co-director of Youth Basketball Guyana, Chris Bowman, emphasized the significance of Edward B. Beharry’s contribution, stating that their support has played a key role in advancing the sport and providing student-athletes with meaningful competitive experiences. He noted that the Challenge Series serves as an important platform for schools to engage in high-level basketball, setting the stage for the rest of the YBG season. 

Echoing similar sentiments, Edward B. Beharry’s Marketing Projects and Brands Manager, Malisa Jeffers, expressed the company’s delight in supporting a programme that nurtures young talent.

She reaffirmed their commitment to youth development and emphasized the importance of investing in young athletes who represent the future of the sport. 

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