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Strachan looking to uplift boxing in the country
January 04, 2023
Strachan looking to uplift boxing in the country
Bahamas Boxing Federation (BBF) President Vincent Strachan and his team of executive officers are entering 2023 with renewed courage and strength from the challenges they faced in 2022, and the ensuing successes. They are looking to continue the process of qualification of Bahamian boxers for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.
The Nassau Guardian's Team of the Year
January 04, 2023
The Nassau Guardian's Team of the Year
The year 2022 was a historic year for the Bahamas senior men's national basketball team, making significant inroads internationally, leading to it being chosen unanimously as The Nassau Guardian's Team of the Year.
January 03, 2023
The Nassau Guardian's Senior Male Athlete of the Year
Chavano 'Buddy' Hield had a great year playing for the Sacramento Kings and the Indiana Pacers – especially the Pacers where he had some breakthrough performances and some milestones under his belt. He received 43 points out of a possible 45 for the Nassau Guardian's Senior Male Athlete of the Year honor. Hield and the Pacers closed off 2022 on ...
Men's national team moves up three spots
December 30, 2022
Men's national team moves up three spots
The Bahamas senior men's national basketball team is on the move up on a global scale after climbing three places to number 57 in the FIBA (International Basketball Federation) Rankings presented by NIKE. The Bahamas leapfrogged Switzerland, Romania and Denmark, and they are now one place behind regional rival, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI). The Bahamas has ...
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National records broken in Melbourne
December 16, 2022
National records broken in Melbourne
Bahamian swimmers Lamar Taylor and Luke-Kennedy Thompson both broke national records at the 16th FINA (World Swimming Federation) Short Course (25m) World Championships that is currently being held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) in Melbourne, Australia. Taylor broke the short course national record in the 50 meters (m) backstroke on Thursday, clocking 23.58 ...
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Taylor finishes 36th overall in 100m free
December 15, 2022
Taylor finishes 36th overall in 100m free
Team Bahamas wrapped up the second day of competition at the 16th FINA (World Swimming Federation) Short Course (25m) Championships, currently ongoing at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) in Melbourne, Australia. All four Bahamian swimmers were in action yesterday with two swimmers being featured in individual races. Lamar Taylor was in action in ...
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Action underway for Team Bahamas in Australia
December 14, 2022
Action underway for Team Bahamas in Australia
Rhanishka Gibbs was the first in action for The Bahamas at the 16th FINA (World Swimming Federation) Short Course (25m) Championships that is being contested at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) in Melbourne, Australia. Gibbs was in action in the pool in the women's 50 meters (m) butterfly sprint yesterday. She swam out of ...
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Table tennis tournament set for Saturday
November 18, 2022
Table tennis tournament set for Saturday
The Bahamas Table Tennis Federation and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China here in The Bahamas in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture will host a table tennis tournament this Saturday at the A.F. Adderley Gymnasium. The tournament will highlight 25 years of diplomatic relationship between the People's Republic of China and the Commonwealth ...
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The Bahamas All-Stars beat GWU
August 16, 2011
The Bahamas All-Stars beat GWU
Last summer's collegiate basketball showcase went right down to the final day before a local team tasted victory, but so far this summer, the Bahamas Basketball Federation's (BBF) 'Summer of Thunder' is turning out to be a different story.
February 03, 2011
'The Tank' wants a rematch 'right here in my backyard'
By RENALDO DORSETT
Sports Reporter
rdorsett@tribunemedia.net
After a controversial end to the most high profile bout of his career thus far, Sherman "The Tank" Williams looks to set the bar even higher with a rematch to clarify a true World Boxing Federation (WBF) title.
Williams' 12-round bout with former four-time heavyweight champion Evander "Real Deal" Holyfield was ruled a no contest afte...
February 07, 2011
Bee concerned about those colorful, stinging pollinators
Even if you don?t like insects much one-on-one, you might want to spare a thought for the world?s bees a couple of times every day, especially when you are eating.
Consider trying to replace bees in just one field of flowering plants. What machine might you use to mix the pollen of thousands of flowers? Imagine paying people to choose the best flowers and transport tiny particles from flower af...
SHERMAN 'THE TANK' WILLIAMS
February 08, 2011
SHERMAN 'THE TANK' WILLIAMS
This past Sunday evening, Sherman ‘The Tank’ Williams called with the delightful news that he had heard from the World Boxing Federation (WBF) and a decision had been made to declare him the interim champion with a defense due in six months.
Up to this writing, the WBF had not made an official announcement to the world of the transfer of its heavyweight title from Evander Holyfield to ...
Update on Sherman 'Tank' Willams
February 08, 2011
Update on Sherman 'Tank' Willams
Nassau Guardian - This past Sunday evening, Sherman 'The Tank' Williams called with the
delightful news that he had heard from the World Boxing Federation (WBF)
and a decision had been made to declare him the interim champion with a
defense due in six months.
Up to this writing, the WBF had not made an official announcement to the
world of the transfer of its heavyweight title from Evander Ho...
Update on Sherman 'Tank' Williams
February 08, 2011
Update on Sherman 'Tank' Williams
Nassau Guardian - This past Sunday evening, Sherman 'The Tank' Williams called with the
delightful news that he had heard from the World Boxing Federation (WBF)
and a decision had been made to declare him the interim champion with a
defense due in six months.
Up to this writing, the WBF had not made an official announcement to the
world of the transfer of its heavyweight title from Evander Ho...
Update on Bahamian, Sherman 'Tank' Williams
February 08, 2011
Update on Bahamian, Sherman 'Tank' Williams
Nassau Guardian - This past Sunday evening, Sherman 'The Tank' Williams called with the
delightful news that he had heard from the World Boxing Federation (WBF)
and a decision had been made to declare him the interim champion with a
defense due in six months.
Up to this writing, the WBF had not made an official announcement to the
world of the transfer of its heavyweight title from Evander Ho...
The Bahamas' women pull out of Centrobasket
November 16, 2022
The Bahamas' women pull out of Centrobasket
Months after qualifying for the FIBA (International Basketball Federation) Centrobasket Women's Championship Mexico 2022, The Bahamas' senior women's national basketball team is forced to pull out due to a lack of funds. They officially withdrew from the tournament on Monday. The Bahamas was set to take on some of the top teams from the Caribbean and Central American region, ...
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November 15, 2022
Strachan appoints Knowles as boxing association president
In a state of inactivity for many years, the Bahamas Boxing Federation (BBF) is looking to reactivate the New Providence Boxing Association to assist with the development of the sport of boxing here in the capital. Also, it has been reported that there is unrest among some of the local clubs. BBF President Vincent Strachan is optimistic that the revitalization ...
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November 15, 2022
BBF looking to send 10-member team to boxing tournament
In a last-ditch effort to send a local boxing team to the Sugar Bert Boxing WBC (World Boxing Council) Tournament Series, the Bahamas Boxing Federation (BBF) is appealing for funds from corporate Bahamas, or the general public, to make the trip a reality. The federation is looking to send a 10-member team to the tournament in Kissimmee, Florida, this ...
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Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games Launched
November 14, 2022
Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games Launched
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg, Under Secretary Montez Williams, Director of Sports Kelsie Johnson-Sills, and Consultant Harrison Johnson joined the Bahamas Games Secretariat at the Official Launch of The Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games, on November 12, 2022, held at the Baha Mar Resort.
Historic appointment for Ricardo Deveaux
November 14, 2022
Historic appointment for Ricardo Deveaux
Ricardo Deveaux, Bahamas Primary School Student of the Year Foundation (BPSSYF) president and CEO, has been appointed to the J.C. Rawls Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters Education Foundation, Inc. Deveaux was appointed to head the Scholarship Sub Committee by Dr. Gregory Harris, district director of the Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters. The appointment is historic ...
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Bahamas Games on the way back
November 14, 2022
Bahamas Games on the way back
The Bahamas Games is on the horizon. The event was officially launched on Saturday, culminating a two-day conclave hosted by the Bahamas Games Secretariat as representatives from the Family Island Sports Council; the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture and sporting federations gathered at SuperClubs Breezes on Friday and Saturday. The official launch of the event was ...
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November 14, 2022
The Bahamas split weekend games; eliminated from qualifiers
The Bahamas outscored Argentina 29-17 in the fourth quarter last night, but it was not enough as they fell short 80-76 to the fourth ranked team in the world in the FIBA (International Basketball Federation) Americas World Cup Qualifiers at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium. Leading the way for The Bahamas was David Nesbitt who finished ...
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November 10, 2022
BLTA partners with ITF to train next generation of coaches
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Play Tennis Certification Course for coaches was a huge success. The course tutor was the International Tennis Federation (ITF) developmental officer for the Caribbean, John Goede. The course saw a very good representation from the primary school district and the various islands: Abaco, Eleuthera, Grand Bahama and New Providence. ...
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Bahamians participate in FINA Swimming Cup
November 08, 2022
Bahamians participate in FINA Swimming Cup
Three Bahamian swimmers were in action in the FINA (International Swimming Federation) Swimming Cup 2022 third leg in Indianapolis, Indiana in the United States from Thursday, November 3 to Saturday, November 5 at the Indiana University Natatorium. Taking a break from school to swim for The Bahamas in the short course (25 meters) meet were ...
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CCCAN swim team returns home with 29 medals
July 06, 2019
CCCAN swim team returns home with 29 medals
The Bahamas Aquatic Federation’s swim team returned home from the 32nd Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation (CCCAN) Swimming Championships in Barbados on Thursday night with 29 medals – nine gold, 10 silver and 10 bronze.
The Bahamas finishes seventh at CAGC
July 08, 2019
The Bahamas finishes seventh at CAGC
The Bahamas’ team at the 63rd Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships (CAGC) had a tough time at the championships as they finished seventh. The event wrapped up at the Casa de Campo’s The Links Course in La Romana, Dominican Republic, on Friday.
IOC lifts suspension of Kuwait Olympic Committee
July 08, 2019
IOC lifts suspension of Kuwait Olympic Committee
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today fully lifted the suspension of the Kuwait Olympic Committee (KOC) as a result of the successful implementation of a roadmap agreed between all parties. The decision was made by postal vote...
Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture Congratulates Mike Sands on his electoral win as NACAC President
July 08, 2019
Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture Congratulates Mike Sands on his electoral win as NACAC President
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture extends congratulations to Mike Sands on his monumental achievement on becoming the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Regional President for athletics...
BCF names qualifiers for national chess championship
November 03, 2022
BCF names qualifiers for national chess championship
The Bahamas Chess Federation (BCF) has released the names of 10 players who have qualified for the Bahamas National Chess Championship, which is scheduled for January 7-29, 2023. Making the list of qualifiers are Candidate Master (CM) Kendrick Knowles, Shawn Barker, Curtis Pride Jr., CM Nathan Smith, FIDE (International Chess Federation) Master (FM) Cecil Moncur, Avian Pride, Noah ...
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Chess players participate in 2022 Heroes Day Blitz
October 18, 2022
Chess players participate in 2022 Heroes Day Blitz
After a two-year hiatus, the Bahamas Chess Federation's (BCF) Annual Heroes Day Blitz Chess Tournament resumed on Saturday, October 8. Chapell Whyms emerged as the champion. There were 26 chess players who competed in the fast-paced tournament which was held at the Student Union Building Lounge on the University of The Bahamas campus. The annual ...
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