So important is sports to the development of young people that Kevin Cobham has been using rugby to help guide the youth in the right direction. “I work with a programme for at-risk youth called A Ganar, and it is…
Synchro Barbados proudly opened the Powerade BOA Independence Short Course Nationals last night at the Barbados Aquatic Centre with fourteen talented synchronised swimmers showcasing their varying skill sets, ranging from beginner all the way to the competitive level. Team members…
“Hard work beats talent. I know I have the talent but if I don’t put in the work, then I will not achieve anything or reach my full potential.” And this is why Tyrese Knight can often be found on…
The more experienced player prevailed in successive finals as the curtain came down yesterday (Sunday, November 27th) evening on Day 3 of the Barbados Squash Association’s inaugural BSA-BOA Premier Squash Championship that was held at the Barbados Squash Club in…
Had it not been for her sister taking an interest in swimming, perhaps Danielle Titus would not be the accomplished swimmer she is today. Danielle, who began swimming at the tender age of three, said it was her sister Tiffany…
Xavier Smith-Taylor has been playing water polo for the past two years after making the transition from swimming. The 16-year-old St. Leonard’s student, who also plays field hockey, has represented Barbados at numerous water polo tournaments overseas. “I was a…
The fact that she lived on an island surrounded by water was what inspired Lani Cabrera to get into swimming. She’s been a competitive swimmer for the past 20 years, and have competed at all the major sporting events in…
The 50th Anniversary Independence BOA Sailing Competition came to a successful conclusion at Pirates Cove on November 20. Close competition throughout each class ensured for a thrilling and exciting experience. Photograph by Peter Marshall. Results OPTIMIST CLASS R1 R2…
Thea Beckles is accustomed to being in the water– swimming pool and open sea. She’s a swimmer; a skill, she said, that made playing water polo easy for her. “I’ve been playing water polo for a year. I came over…
Boxing and dancing– the two are worlds apart, but for Kimberley Gittens they are a part of her world. The 24-year-old was born to perform–and the reigning national boxing champion puts on a show every time she steps into the…
“Without hockey, I don’t know what I’d be doing right now.” Kyle Brathwaite began playing hockey when he was a student at the Combermere school, and now has his sights set on playing for the Barbados Men’s team, and being…
Romario Forde’s friend asked him to try weightlifting. He declined. Couple years later, his friend asked again. He obliged. And because of this friend’s persistence, Romario has now been lifting a little over three years. “I got introduced to the…
You say impossible, I say I’m possible. These are the words which Ria Greene lives by. Ria, who has been a judoka since she was five years old, said she fell in love with the sport after being introduced to…
BSA BOA Independence Squash Championship 2016 Thursday 24th November, Day One Results: Womens Qualifying 5:30 p.m – 6:00 p.m: Court 1 Amanda Haywood[2] Vs Sumairaa Suleman Score (11-4 11-3 11-5) Court 2 Jada Padmore Vs Chelsie Samuel[3/4] Score (12-10 10-12…
The Independence Orienteering championships was successfully completed Sunday November 20 at the Beach Games, Pirates Cove, Bridgetown. Results from the event are: Open Class: First Place – Kenroy Brathwaite Time: 31.09 minutes…