Sports in brief
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation is scheduled to host the Montana State University Bobcats ladies’ basketball team in two exhibition games at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium next week.
NCAA hopeful Leashja Grant to join Red Raiders this fall
Following her record-breaking season in the junior college ranks, another Bahamian national basketball team member will make the progression to an NCAA Division I programme this fall.
Wildcats ink deal to return to Bahamas next year
FOLLOWING the success of the Big Blue Bahamas Tour, the University of Kentucky Wildcats recently inked a deal to return to the Bahamas in 2016.
Quarter-miler Steven Gardiner was a MISAP member
WHEN Steven Gardiner stepped onto the track to join the ‘Golden Knights’ in the 4 x 400 metres at the IAAF/BTC World Relays, the casual viewer questioned his credentials to join the elite lineup, but his success is indicative of the growth of the most successful and remote track and field programmes in the Bahamas.
Elite training begins for John Todd Boys Basketball Club
THE Coach John Todd Elite Basketball Academy “CJTEBA” AAU Boys Basketball Club has once again commenced elite training for its various travels.
Bringing home the gold, silver
WILLIAM Knowles and Nathaniel Woodside racked up gold and silver medals at a karate tournament in California.
Jichi takes top honours in the Billfish Championship
THE 2015 Bahamas Billfish Championship, a four-round series, opened at Guana Cay last week with Jichi, owned by Luis Isaias and captained by Eugenio Lebron, taking top honours.
‘Golden Girls’ pass the baton
The ‘Golden Girls’ were introduced to the fans during the start of the IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2015. At the end of the two-day event, they were present to greet some of the new competitors who are expected to carry on their legacy for the Bahamas in the female sprints.
Clarke was upset she didn’t get to compete
DESPITE not getting a chance to run in the IAAF/BTC World Relays at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium over the weekend, quarter-miler Lanece Clarke said she was grateful that the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations selected her to the team.
Youth Olympic Regatta makes a splash in Montagu Bay
THE Bahamas National Sailing School, with the support of the Bahamas Olympic Committee, hosts the Bahamas Youth Olympic Regatta each year. The event was a blast this weekend at the Nassau Yacht Club in near perfect sailing conditions on Montagu Bay.
Bahamazing: ‘Bahamas knows how to put on a track meet’
THE sweet sounds of junkanoo, Bahamian music, culture and entertainment were on full display during the IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2015. And visitors are still singing praises over the successful event.
Champions emerge in 1st King Eric Memorial Golf Classic
THE team of national team member Peter McIntosh and his cousin John’ Baldy’ McIntosh emerged as the champions of the first King Eric Gibson Memorial Golf Classic at Lyford Cay Golf Club on Sunday.
Mark Holowesko leads 1-2 finish for Bahamas at the Alpen Cup
MARK Holowesko led a 1-2 finish for the Bahamas at the Alpen Cup in Torbole, Italy, winning the first event in the International 5.5 metre Class Association event for 2015.
The future: World Relays finds a natural home in Bahamas
NOW a staple on the athletics calendar, the World Relays has found a home in the Bahamas for the immediate future, and according to IAAF President Lamine Diack, the decision was based on the unique appeal of the country and its people in their role as hosts.
