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BTC outfits students to head back to school
September 04, 2013
BTC outfits students to head back to school
More than 100 youngsters from the New Providence Urban Renewal went back to school prepared, courtesy of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) after a recent fun day during which they were showered with school supplies, given haircuts, health and dental checks and tips and heard a motivational talk...
Large turnout for BOMAC 2013
August 07, 2013
Large turnout for BOMAC 2013
Over the weekend, the 4th Bahamas Open Martial Arts Championship (BOMAC) was held at Mario's Bowling and Family Entertainment Palace. The event was hosted by Dr. Kent Bazard, president of the Bahamas Wushu Sanda Association.
Competitions were held in Forms/Kata, Point Fighting, Chinese Sanda Full Contact Kickboxing, No Gi Grappling and Amateur Mixed Martial Arts...
BOC officially recognized as a member of FISU
August 02, 2013
BOC officially recognized as a member of FISU
The Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) has been recognized as an official member of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) at a meeting of the FISU governing body in Kazan, Russia, early in July.
In the FISU, the BOC will function as the National University Sports Federation of The Bahamas, which will be chaired by Wellington Miller with Romell Knowles as secretary general and will ...
National teams denied access to Kendal Isaacs gym
July 09, 2013
National teams denied access to Kendal Isaacs gym
With access to the Kendal G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium being an ongoing issue for national teams, at least one person is speaking out, desperately seeking for a resolution.
Anastasia Sands-Moultrie, an executive in the Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF), voiced her frustration through an e-mail yesterday. According to reports, the gym will be off limits until September. The problem with that is...
Sensei Eneas honored by Grandmaster Penn
June 05, 2013
Sensei Eneas honored by Grandmaster Penn
After more than a decade of learning from one of the most dangerous men in The Bahamas, Sensei Clement Eneas received his just reward when he was recently honored.
Praised by Grandmaster Alex Penn for his hard work and contribution to martial arts in the country over the years, Eneas is humbled, and is now turning his attention to his students under his wing. Penn, who was recently promoted to 10t...
MYSC sets up satellite locations for summer camp
June 01, 2013
MYSC sets up satellite locations for summer camp
A number of schools and community parks will be used by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture as satellite locations for their annual summer youth program.
The Queen Elizabeth's Sports Centre will still be the hub for the camp that runs from July 1- July 6. In the space of the one-month, campers will take part in sports, cultural and educational programs. The diverse program will also be held ...
May 31, 2013
Baseball/softball, squash and wrestling shortlisted for 2020 Olympics
The executive board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently recommended that the joint effort by baseball and softball, squash and wrestling be proposed to the 125th IOC Session for possible inclusion as an additional sport on the Olympic program for the 2020 Olympic Games.
The board selected the three sports by secret ballot from a shortlist of eight that included karate, roller sp...
Knowles Optimistic Softball and Baseball Can Return
April 09, 2013
Knowles Optimistic Softball and Baseball Can Return
With only one spot available for inclusion into the 2020 Olympic program, the sporting disciplines of baseball and softball have joined forces in an attempt to be re-instated for the biggest sporting competition in the world. They were both voted off the Olympic program, following the 2008 Olympic Games...
February 12, 2013
IOC Executive Board recommends 25 core sports for 2020 Games
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today agreed on the 25 sports it will propose to the 125th IOC Session for approval as the core sports for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games.
Duo prevail over Nisei Goju-Ryu System
January 29, 2013
Duo prevail over Nisei Goju-Ryu System
One of the more skilled martial artists in the country is taking his talents to Toronto, Canada, and Masters Emmerson Bodie Sr. and Trueman Cox will be 'picking up the mantle' in his absence.
Kyoshi Alex Penn, a ninth degree black belt, has been practicing martial arts for decades here in The Bahamas. Quite a number of students have trained under Penn, including Bodie Sr. who will be in charge of ...
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