Preparations underway for media operations in IAAF World Relays
IAAF press delegates praised progress made by the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the IAAF World Relays Bahamas 2015 following a three-day site visit to the city hosting the upcoming event.
SPORTS NOTES
THE Sports Unit of the Department of Eduction, Science and Technology, in conjunction with the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association, has announced that its basketball championships are set to be held at Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium January 30 to February 3.
Caribs rub shoulders with the legendary Dr J
Legendary superstar Julius ‘Dr J’ Erving was in the house and left a prescription for the College of the Bahamas Caribs that coach Baccus Rolle hopes will cure their men’s basketball team’s dismal season.
Jonquel making a name for herself on the hardwood
SHE is only the second Grand Bahamian and the third Bahamian female basketball player to advance right out of high school into a major division one collegiate programme.
Sports Notes
THE top scorer and MVP in Financial Bowling League competition Wednesday night was Stan Bethell of the Strike Force with a 222 second high game and a huge 633 three game set.
THE FINISH LINE: Marathon Bahamas is growing by leaps and bounds
IT’S not how you start, nor how you get there, but more importantly, it’s how you finish.
Shavez Hart posts world-leading time in the 200m so far this year
Just as he did in 2014, Shavez Hart began 2015 with a stellar effort indoors for the Texas A and M Aggies, leading to a top honour in the Southeastern Conference.
McMinns making moves with Acadia University Axemen
ANOTHER Bahamian collegiate student athlete will have the opportunity to further his athletic and academic career through the sport of football in Canada.
Nathan Bain nominated for McDonald’s All-American honours
WE already know where he will begin his NCAA basketball career, but before he makes that transition, Nathan Bain hopes to end his high school career with a top national honour.
Sports Notes
CHAMPION Amateur Boxing Club is all set to hold its first show for 2015 6pm Saturday (January 31) at the Wulff Road Boxing Square.Dubbed “Moving Forward,” the show will feature 2020 Olympic hopeful Lennox Boyce as well as a marquee match-up between Don Rolle and Lorenzo Fertil.
Doneisha next sprint sensation to watch
She is considered one of the next female sprinters to watch. But with all of the spotlight on her, sprinter Doneisha Anderson is taking it all in stride.
Anthony and Rajahl part of history for Golden Eagles
BAHAMIANS Anthony Misiewicz and Rajahl Moxey are a part of history for the University of Charleston Golden Eagles men’s volleyball team.
CARIFTA-qualifying times are set at Swift’s 25th anniversary swim meet
SWIFT Swimming club’s 25th anniversary meet was held at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex over the weekend.
Sports notes
THE Double R Services Limited Cleaners had to hold off a strong attack by the College of the Bahamas Caribs for a 71-69 victory at the AF Adderley Gym Monday night as the New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season.
Just 100 days until the return of ‘Bahamazing’
With just 100 days left before the “Bahamazing” return, the Bahamas Government and the local organising committee announced plans for the second version of the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s World Relays, which promises to be more exciting than the inaugural one last year.
