Swimmers break records
OVER a three-week period from CARIFTA to the international Davie meet, four different swimmers broke six Bahamian national records.
Team Bahamas suffers three losses
IN their tune-up for the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association (CONCACAF) qualifier for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2013, the Bahamas Football Association’s 10-member team suffered three losses at the BSWW Riviera Maya Cup in Cancun, Mexico, this weekend.
Cleveland Eneas Primary NPPSSA track and field champions
FOR the third consecutive year, Cleveland Eneas Primary School captured the New Providence Principal Schools Sports Association’s Track and Field Championship title.
Sports in brief
THE Government Secondary Schools Sports Association is scheduled to hold its championship games today at the AF Adderley Gym with the following match-ups on tap:
We are the champions!
AFTER a 29-year drought, St Francis/Joseph Shockers regained the Catholic Primary Schools Track and Field Championship title by snapping St Cecilia’s Strikers’ five-year reign at the original Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium on Friday.
BAAA 'vote of no confidence' in Lewis, Oliver and Petty
JUST six months after their election of officers was held, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations has found itself in turmoil.
'We will continue to operate in our capacity'
A “rift” has split up the executive board of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations with three members ousted by a “vote of no confidence” at a duly publicised and constituted Extra Ordinary Meeting.
Mexico get 'in the mood' for World Cup qualifier
Less than a week remains before the Bahamas hosts several regional powerhouses in the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Associaion (CONCACAF) qualifier for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2013, and one tournament favourite is already in the capital beginning their tournament preparation.
Acklins community wants regatta site named in King Eric Gibson's honour
FOR his contributions to the growth and development of the Acklins and Berry Islands Regatta, King Eric Gibson will have the regatta site at Spring Point named in his honour when this year’s regatta is held August 1-5.
Sports inbrief
JUSTIN Roberts and Kevin Major Jr ended another outstanding week of competition at the Dayton Beach ITF event on Thursday.
Making history
FOR the first time in history, a Bahamas women’s 4 x 400 relay team has qualified for the IAAF World Championships - the 14th edition is set to be held in Russia August 10-18.
NFL: Redskins sign Thompson as undrafted free agent
Another son of the Bahamian soil has worked his way onto an NFL roster following the 2013 NFL Draft.
Bahamas to field team in Men's U-19 Caribbean Championships in T&T
AS the regular season concluded over the weekend, the Bahamas Rugby Football Union now sets its sights on international competition for the youth development programme.
Brooks, Miller selected to Lions FC Super 20 squad
TWO young soccer players have capitalised on the opportunity of a lifetime and begun a path toward a professional career with an international club.
'We want every opportunity to promote the Bahamas'
HIS current focus is on the ring and a matchup with Romanian heavyweight Bogdan Dinu, but Sherman “Tank” Williams is continuing to use boxing as a means to act as an ambassador for the Bahamas.
