Suriname Hosts Annual Inter-Guyanese Games Competition
Young athletes from three nations compete in eight different sporting disciplines this week.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Other Sports
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Suriname is hosting the annual Inter-Guyanese Games, an international youth competition featuring athletes from Suriname, Guyana, and French Guiana. More than 150 Surinamese competitors are participating in the games, which officially opened at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal.
Why it matters
The event serves as a platform to foster bilateral relations between the three nations through structured school sports programs. It continues a tradition of youth athletic exchange that has persisted for nearly six decades.
The games include eight sports for boys and girls under the age of 18, with host nations permitted to add two introductory disciplines. This competition has been held annually since 1967.
The players
Lalinie Gopal
She serves as a government minister who officially opened the competition at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal.
Anthony Nesty Sporthal
This facility serves as the primary competition venue for the international games in Paramaribo.
The details
Athletes are competing in events including athletics, basketball, volleyball, swimming, chess, futsal, boxing, and judo. The competition follows a protocol signed by sports directors from all three participating territories.
Timeline
The Inter-Guyanese Games were first held in 1967.
The 2026 games opened in Paramaribo on 23 October 2026.
The competition is scheduled to conclude on 25 October 2026.
Season Trajectory
This year's competition follows the 2025 Inter-Guyanese Games in Georgetown, where Suriname successfully claimed the overall title. The outcome of the final events this week will determine which nation holds the championship trophy for the 2026 season.
The competitive results will determine the overall champion for the 2026 season following the conclusion of the eight planned sporting events. Participants and observers are tracking performance across all disciplines to see if Suriname can retain its title from 2025.
The takeaway
The Inter-Guyanese Games continue to act as a significant diplomatic and social pillar for youth development in the region. Supporters and families can monitor the final results on 25 October 2026 to see the conclusion of the multi-sport tournament.
What happens next
The overall 2026 champion will be determined following the final events on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Further reading
For more on international youth competitions, visit our Other Sports section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Rio Times.
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