Joel Stubbs ‘up for the challenge’ as new president
THE Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation is heading into a new direction. Professional bodybuilder Joel Stubbs has replaced Danny Sumner as president after serving in that capacity for almost two decades. It’s a new change in the longest serving administration in local sports.
Justin Gatlin to join fastest man on planet at World Relays
WITH the announcement of the world’s fastest man coming to the Bahamas for the second edition of the IAAF/BTC World Relays next month, Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) president Mike Sands said the Local Organising Committee is now in full operational mode.
‘It’s very difficult to close gap between us and Jamaica’
IT was a tremendous turnaround for Team Bahamas at the Silver Jubilee CARIFTA Games in St Kitts and Nevis over the weekend.
Stingers top Regulators, 99-87
The PJ Stingers now find themselves in the driver’s seat and could win their first New Providence Basketball Association men’s championship title at the AF Adderley Gymnasium tonight.
CARIFTA: More concerted effort needed with local track coaches
I’m not sure whether the announcement that Usain Bolt is coming to town or the success at the CARIFTA Games was the biggest news this past week.
Caribbean Connection to present 13th basketball showcase in Grand Bahama
WITH over a decade of experience under its belt and led by one of the top coaches in the country, one local basketball showcase seeks to continue its mission of granting educational opportunities for student athletes through the sport.
Noble Prep Academy completes educational tour in Canada
NOBLE Preparatory Academy recently completed its educational tour in Canada where the programme exposed its student athletes to several of its partner institutions in North America and reconnected with its alumni.
Sports Notes
THE 2015 Bahamas Bowling Championships is set for May 18-31 at Mario’s Bowling and Entertainment Centre.. May 30 has been dubbed: ‘Round of 18’ Super Saturday’ and Sunday, May 31 is ‘Championship Sunday.’ Application forms and other details will follow soon.
Bahamas claims 2nd consecutive CARIFTA swimming championship
Even after the Bahamas claimed its second consecutive CARIFTA Swimming Championships in the pool Tuesday night, the medal haul continued in the open water yesterday.
10 elite NCAA division I programmes in Junkanoo Jam
THE Bahamas has become a proving ground for elite NCAA division I programmes and that trend will continue with this year’s field in the Junkanoo Jam.
First ever cage fight in the Bahamas on April 25
THE Bahamas Open Martial Arts Championship will reach another milestone in Mixed Martial Arts when the first ever cage fight is hosted in the Bahamas.
Bahamian wrestlers attend high level training course
THE Bahamas Olympic Committee has announced that three Bahamian wrestlers from The Bahamas Wrestling Federation have left The Bahamas to attend a special high level training course at the United States Olympic Committee’s High Level Training Centre in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Demitri Knowles looks to regain his spot in new look Hokies offence
As spring practice continues, Bahamian wideout Demitri Knowles is no doubt looking to have a resurgence this season as the Virginia Tech Hokies rebuild their offence and passing game.
Lady Truckers take the title
With another blowout victory, the Johnson’s Lady Truckers put the finishing touches on their fifth New Providence Women’s Basketball Association championship crown at the DW Davis Gymnasium last night.
‘Lightning Bolt’ to strike at IAAF World Relays
LAST year, the Jamaican Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) sent the second fastest man in the world - Yohan Blake - to compete in the inaugural International Amateur Athletic Federation IAAF/BTC World Relays at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.
