Phillips launches 9th PM’s T20 Softball Cup

Patron of the ninth edition of the Prime Minister’s T20 Softball Cup, Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips, on Thursday afternoon officially launched this year’s tournament at the Gandhi Youth Organisation (GYO) Ground, Woolford Avenue, Georgetown.

The tournament, organised by the Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc., is scheduled for October 2-4, 2026. Twenty-four teams have registered to date across the Over-50, Over-40, All Stars and Female 12/12 categories, with registration still open.

Prime Minister Phillips welcomed the continued growth of the competition, describing softball cricket as a “people’s game” that allows players across different age groups to participate.

“Over the years, I’m pleased to see this tournament grow into a truly people’s tournament.”

He also welcomed the growth of the female competition, which now comprises eight teams, and committed his support towards increasing the prize money for the women’s category to further encourage participation.

The Prime Minister also said the Government’s continued investment in sporting infrastructure, spearheaded by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, provides greater scope for events such as the Prime Minister’s Cup to expand beyond their traditional venues. He noted that as more sporting facilities are developed and upgraded across the country, the tournament could broaden its national reach and accommodate more teams in the future.

The winners of each of the three male categories will receive G$800,000 and a trophy, while the runners-up will receive G$200,000 and a trophy. In the female category, the winning team will receive G$200,000 and a trophy, while the runner-up will receive G$80,000 and a trophy. A range of individual prizes will also be awarded across all four categories for outstanding performances.

Prime Minister Phillips also acknowledged the organisers and sponsors for their continued support, which he said has contributed to the growth and longevity of the tournament.