Guyana is set to reassert its place on the regional basketball map when it hosts the FIBA Caribbean Championship from July 5–12 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, marking a historic return of the tournament to local shores for the first time in over three decades.

The staging of the championship signals a major milestone for basketball in Guyana, with the country last hosting the prestigious competition in 1994.

Even more significantly, Guyana holds a deep-rooted connection to the tournament, having hosted the inaugural FIBA Men’s Caribbean Championship back in 1981.

The upcoming edition will also be the first time the Caribbean Championship is held since Guyana’s landmark victory in 2018, when the national men’s team captured its maiden men’s title in Suriname.

According to a release from the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF), that victory remains one of the defining moments in Guyana’s basketball history, and the return of the tournament presents a golden opportunity to reignite that competitive spirit on home soil.

President of the GBF, Michael Singh, has described the hosting of the championship as both an honour and a responsibility, noting that it reflects growing confidence from the international governing body, FIBA.

Singh stressed that Guyana’s successful hosting of the Women’s Caribbean Championship last year played a pivotal role in earning FIBA’s trust once again.

“This is a clear indication that FIBA believes in our ability to deliver high-quality events. We have demonstrated our organisational strength, and this championship is another step forward for basketball in Guyana and the wider Caribbean,” Singh stated.

He further disclosed that the list of participating countries will be revealed in the coming days, coinciding with the federation’s official launch of the championship countdown.

Beyond the on-court action, Singh is also calling on corporate Guyana to rally behind the initiative, stressing that strong private sector support will be crucial to ensuring the tournament’s success.

“We are inviting corporate Guyana to come on board and be part of this historic event. This is not just about basketball…it is about national pride, economic activity, and showcasing Guyana on a regional stage,” Singh noted.

On the governmental front, Singh highlighted the collaborative efforts between the federation and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport.

He confirmed that ongoing engagements have been held with both Charles Ramson Jr. and Steven Jacobs, as preparations intensify.

CBC President Leslie Collymore congratulated the GBF, “This will be historic for the CBC and, of course, for Guyana.”The GBF has truly been a pioneer in demonstrating what a model federation should look like, how it should operate, and in stepping up to host these critical tournaments. Thank you so much, Mike, for all your support. I’ll also share a message with to the other CBC NFs, so we can start building some excitement and buzz. I know many people have been asking, and some were beginning to doubt this would happen.”