Guyana wins 2026 Inter-Guyanese Games

Guyana emerged as the overall winner of the 2026 Inter-Guyanese Games, finishing at the top of the general classification with 475 points. The multi-sport event, held from October 23 to 25, featured athletes from Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname.

French Guiana secured second place with 444 points, while the host nation, Suriname, finished third with 431 points. Guyana’s victory was bolstered by strong performances in athletics and swimming, where they secured the highest number of gold medals.

In the futsal competition, Guyana successfully defended its title by defeating Suriname 7-5 in the final held in Paramaribo. The tournament included disciplines such as athletics, basketball, volleyball, swimming, chess, and indoor football, with boxing and judo introduced as new sports. The event operated under the motto “Building Nation Through School Sport,” focusing on youth development and regional cooperation.