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Table tennis tourney set for next week Saturday
May 12, 2022
Table tennis tourney set for next week Saturday
In an effort to encourage longevity and competitiveness in the sport of table tennis locally, the Nassau Youth Table Tennis Club will host a tournament on Saturday, May 21 at the L.W. Young Junior High School on Bernard Road. The tournament is sanctioned by the Bahamas Table Tennis Federation. It will feature under-12, under-16 and under-19 divisions ...
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August 03, 2022
The Bahamas puts best foot forward at 44th Chess Olympiad
The Bahamas Chess Olympiad team got its experience of the 44th FIDE (International Chess Federation) Chess Olympiad underway on Friday in Chennai, India. Bahamas Chess Federation (BCF) Treasurer and team delegate Elton Joseph spoke about The Bahamas' progress at the Chess Olympiad so far.
Bodybuilding and fitness team staying home
July 29, 2022
Bodybuilding and fitness team staying home
After a couple weeks of back and forth with the government's representative for sports, the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BBFF) determined yesterday that it would not be feasible to send the country's 17-member team to the 49th International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness' (IFBB) Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships.
Bodybuilding and fitness team on the bubble
July 27, 2022
Bodybuilding and fitness team on the bubble
It seems like the more things change in this country, the more they remain the same. Once again, a substantial totally qualified national team is on the verge of being left at home as a result of insufficient funds for travel for regional competition. After a very successful novice and national championships, the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BBFF) ...
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Welcome home parade for displaced children
September 24, 2020
Welcome home parade for displaced children
A grand welcome home celebration will be held for the 30 displaced children of the Grand Bahama Children's Home, who will be returning to Grand Bahama on Friday, October 2...
Pratt goes off to school to further swimming career
July 22, 2022
Pratt goes off to school to further swimming career
Adreil Pratt, 14, had a strong showing at the 2022 Bahamas Aquatics Federation's 50th National Swimming Championships – her final swimming competition before she heads off to Jacksonville, Florida, to continue her education. Pratt snagged four bronze medals, winning them in the 50, 100 and 200 meters (m) breaststroke events and the 200m mixed medley relay. ...
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BBFF ratifies 16-member for the CAC Championships
July 20, 2022
BBFF ratifies 16-member for the CAC Championships
The Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BBFF) just staged its novice and national championships this past weekend and wasted no time in naming a 16-member team to compete at the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness' (IFBB) 49th Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships. Competition is slated for July 27 to August 1 at the ...
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BBFF ratifies16-member for the CAC Championships
July 20, 2022
BBFF ratifies16-member for the CAC Championships
The Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BBFF) just staged its novice and national championships this past weekend and wasted no time in naming a 16-member team to compete at the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness' (IFBB) 49th Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships. Competition is slated for July 27 to August 1 at the .....
All hail the return of the nationals
July 18, 2022
All hail the return of the nationals
Starving for an opportunity to compete, bodybuilding and fitness athletes came out in full force on Saturday night and the fans showed their approval, signaling a grand return of the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation's (BBFF) Novice and National Championships. The 49th edition of the bodybuilding and fitness nationals, and the first in three years, due ...
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Records fall at swimming nationals
July 13, 2022
Records fall at swimming nationals
It was a competitive four days of swimming at the Bahamas Aquatics Federation's 50th National Swimming Championships over the Independence Day holiday weekend. The tight competition led to some records being broken and times lowered. Lamar Taylor led the way with two national records at the Betty Kelly-Kenning National Swim Complex. The meet began on Thursday and wrapped ...
The pos...
April 24, 2014
Volunteer Programme applications close with huge numbers
The window for applications to be a volunteer at the International Association of Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Relays Bahamas 2014 has closed, with a huge number putting themselves forward for the opportunity...
July 08, 2022
Swimming nationals gets underway with distance finals
The Bahamas Aquatics Federation's 50th National Swimming Championships got underway with the distance events finals at the Betty Kelly-Kenning National Swim Center yesterday. Winning the first event of the day was Mako Aquatics Club's Elle Theberge in the 13-14 girls 1500 meters (m) freestyle. She set a personal best of 20:06.09 to power her way to victory. The ...
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Swim nationals set to get underway
July 07, 2022
Swim nationals set to get underway
The Bahamas Aquatics Federation is all set to host its 50th national swimming championships today through Sunday at the Betty Kelly-Kenning National Swim Complex. Action gets underway today at 9 a.m. and will feature the 800 and 1500 meters (m) freestyle finals, and the 50m backstroke and the 100m butterfly preliminaries. The evening session will ...
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July 06, 2022
BBF ratifies 12-member women's team for CBC tournament
The Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) has ratified a 12-member senior women's national basketball team for the FIBA (International Basketball Federation) Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Women's Championship, set for July 13-17 in Havana, Cuba. Making up the squad are Britenique Harrison, Philicia Kelly, Valerie Nesbitt, Latoya Rolle, Antonicia Moultrie, Lativia ...
Int'l Red Cross concerned about shelters
November 09, 2019
Int'l Red Cross concerned about shelters
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has raised concern over "pronounced" risks of gender-based violence (GBV) in shelters housing Hurricane Dorian victims on New Providence. It said the shelters were not established to Sphere standards, the most commonly used set [...]
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The Bahamas falls to the DR
July 05, 2022
The Bahamas falls to the DR
Bahamian NBA player Chavano 'Buddy' Hield led a spirited effort from Team Bahamas with a game-high 29 points last night, but in the end, they were just overmatched as they fell 88-80 to the Dominican Republic (DR) at the Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, The Bahamas. Still the team can celebrate tremendous success, advancing ...
The Bahamas advances in world cup qualifiers
July 04, 2022
The Bahamas advances in world cup qualifiers
Chavano 'Buddy' Hield scored a game-high 24 points on National Pride Day in The Bahamas to propel the senior men's national team to a convincing win on the road, booking their spot in the second round of the FIBA (International Basketball Federation) Americas World Cup Qualifiers, with a 97-80 victory over the US Virgin Islands (USVI) on Friday.
Knowles returns to clean up game
February 11, 2011
Knowles returns to clean up game
Two years ago, Romel ‘Fish’ Knowles retired as president of the Bahamas Softball Federation (BSF), satisfied that his contributions were sufficient to propel the sport and various associations in the right direction. However, the recent spate of negative publicity about the New Providence Softball Association (NPSA) became a major concern of Knowles and many other softball enthusiasts...
The Bahamas vs. Cayman
February 11, 2011
The Bahamas vs. Cayman
Amateur Boxing Association of The Bahamas (ABA) President Wellington Miller encourages all amateur boxers in the country to take advantage of the relationship forged between the association and the Cayman Islands Amateur Boxing Federation (CIABF). Miller believes that it is a benefical one which will help all boxers in the program to grow.
A team of boxers left for the Cayman Islands today to com...
World Cup qualifiers continue tonight
July 01, 2022
World Cup qualifiers continue tonight
The Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) has ratified a 14-member team to play against the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) and the Dominican Republic (DR) in the third window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Americas Qualifiers, today and Monday. The announcement came at a press conference held at the Baha Mar Convention Center yesterday. Team Bahamas ...
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April 07, 2022
23 percent of children in The Bahamas expected to be obese by 2030, report says
A new report published by a London-based group, World Obesity Federation, estimates that 23 percent of children in The Bahamas will be obese by 2030. The report, World Obesity Atlas 2022, noted that, by 2030, 33 percent of men and 46 percent of women in The Bahamas will be obese. The global prevalence of obesity ...
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Smith starts regional journey as FIBA female referee
June 27, 2022
Smith starts regional journey as FIBA female referee
For Eustacia Smith, it all started with refereeing a primary school game in 2017. Fast forward to June 2022 and Smith is now running up and down the basketball court at the regional level. She was one of the referees chosen for the FIBA Americas Under-15 (U15) Centrobasket Championships inside the Coliseo Fernando 'Rube' Hernandez in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, last ...
BCF ratifies 10-member team for Chess Olympiad
June 23, 2022
BCF ratifies 10-member team for Chess Olympiad
The Bahamas Chess Federation (BCF) has ratified a 10-member team that will represent The Bahamas at the 2022 FIDE (International Chess Federation) Chess Olympiad in Chennai, India. The 44th edition of the competition is set for July 28 to August 10. Representing The Bahamas on the open team are Fide Master (FM) Cecil Moncur, Candidate ...
Taylor lowers own national record at worlds
June 22, 2022
Taylor lowers own national record at worlds
Bahamian teenage swimming sensation Lamar Taylor lowered his own national record in the 100 meters (m) freestyle yesterday, swimming at the 19th FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Championships at Duna Arena in Budapest, Hungary. Taylor was in action as he swam out of lane two in heat six of that event. The 19-year-old touched the wall ...
July 16, 2014
Caribbean Little League Regional Tournament swings over to Grand Bahama
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Little Leaguers from throughout the region are warming up for one of the most exciting events to hit the Caribbean baseball circuit, the 2014 Caribbean Little League Regional Baseball Tournament. After a thirteen year hiatus, the tournament returns Grand Bahama with ten days of Grand Slam action.
Vice President of the Bahamas Baseball Federation, Mr. Eddie Clarke brought...
BBF announces junior boys and girls coaching staff
June 17, 2022
BBF announces junior boys and girls coaching staff
The Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) recently announced its coaching staff for junior boys and girls teams representing The Bahamas this summer in international play. The boys will be playing at the Centrobasket Under-15 (U15) Boys Championship in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, June 18-22, 2022. They will be playing at the Fernando 'Rube' Hernandez Coliseum. The head coach for that ...
June 28, 2010
Minister Lauds Bahamas Hosting of International Chess Tournament
Acting Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture and Minister of Education the Hon. Desmond Bannister said, on June 25, 2010, the sport of Chess has positively impacted both the reputation of The Bahamas internationally, and the lives of countless individuals, who by virtue of their love and commitment to the advancement of the sport, have evidenced the many testimonies within his Ministry?s archives
BOC names teams for regional games
June 14, 2022
BOC names teams for regional games
Multi-sport games around the region, and the wider world, are back, and The Bahamas is certainly doing its part to ensure the participation of its athletes. The Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) will facilitate two multi-sport games this summer – the inaugural Caribbean Games from June 29 to July 3 in Basse-Terre,
IOC President: A week to strenthen sport in society
April 22, 2015
IOC President: A week to strenthen sport in society
It was another full week for International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, whose schedule included stops in five countries, meetings with world leaders...
Four Bahamians headed to the world championships
June 09, 2022
Four Bahamians headed to the world championships
The Bahamas Aquatics Federation has ratified a four-member team to represent The Bahamas at the FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Aquatics Championships set for Budapest, Hungary, in less than two weeks' time. Competition gets underway on Saturday, June 18 and wraps up on Sunday, July 3. Competing for The Bahamas at the 19th edition of the ...
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