Sports in brief
THE Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BBFF) has announced that it has granted Dawnita Fry and Jimmy Norious the opportunity to compete in the prestigious Arnold Amateur slated to be held in Columbus, Ohio, February 28 to March 3.
Young tennis ace looks to continue doubles success
THE Middle Eastern portion of the International Tennis Federation’s circuit continues for young tennis ace Justin Roberts.
Marathon Bahamas example of the 'business of sports'
MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr Daniel Johnson called Marathon Bahamas an example of the “business of sports,” a movement which looks to transcend the Bahamas to a regional and global sporting powerhouse.
Bahamas eyes a spot for for the World Games
WHEN the ECAST Softball Tournament gets underway on Thursday in Grand Bahama, the Bahamas will be playing against three other countries for the one spot to go to the World Games in Cali, Colombia, in July.
Goin' back to Kenya
After a six-month sting in Nairobi, Kenya, which ended with an injury that prevented him from achieving his ultimate goal of qualifying for the 2012 Olympic Games, Oneil Williams is returning to resume his training for a spot on the Bahamas team to the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Championships in Moscow, Russia, in August.
Record numbers in Marathon Bahamas race weekend
WITH record numbers posted all around, Veronica Duncanson said the organisers were more than thrilled with the participation in the Marathon Bahamas 2013 Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend.
Clean sweep for Eight Mile
IT was a clean sweep for the Eight Mile Rock Bluejays, the Bishop Michael Eldon Warriors, the Tabernacle Falcons and the Sir Jack Hayward Wildcats as they carried all four titles to Grand Bahama over their Government Secondary Schools Sports Association’s rivals over the weekend at the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Three course records set on race weekend
The 2013 Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend saw three new course records being set.
US ends Bahamas winning streak
AFTER three wins for the Bahamas against Barbados, Austria and the “International” team, the United States of America proved too strong for the Bahamas tennis team in the final day’s play off for first place, overcoming them by three matches to two.
Sports in brief
VOLLEYBALL action continued with two men’s games last evening.
Bahamas beats Austria to face US today in final
AFTER recording wins over Barbados and the “International” team on the first two days, the Bahamas pulled off its third victory in a row to beat the seeded Austrian team 3-2 in the Bahamas (IC) International Tennis Doubles event at Breezes.
Rivals New Providence, Grand Bahama in softball showdown
ANOTHER version of the New Providence versus Grand Bahama rivalry is all set to take place this weekend at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex when the Ministry of Education hosts the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association vs the Grand Bahama Secondary Schools Athletic Association’s Softball Showdown.
$1,000 prize for first Bahamian to cross marathon finish line
AS the countdown continues to Marathon Bahamas 2013, Bahamian businessman and distance runner Glen Bain says he wants to see the Marathon Bahamas title stay at home this year.
Runners get set for Marathon Bahamas
As time starts to expire for registration, organisers have been more than pleased with the numbers expected to compete at the fourth annual Sunshine Insurance Marathon Bahamas this weekend.
Almost 300 girls take part in GB Girls Soccer D-League
THE Grand Bahama Girls Soccer Developmental League play continues.
