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2028 Olympic Games To Include Cricket

Cricket’s inclusion in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028 has been officially confirmed by the International Olympic Committee [IOC]. An ICC spokesperson said, “The ICC is thrilled at the confirmation that cricket will be part of sports programme of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028 [LA28]. Cricket’s inclusion was formally ratified […]

Coach Belgrave Awarded Scholarship to PAISAC

Local coach Althea Belgrave has been awarded a scholarship from Olympic Solidarity to participate in the International Support Program for African and Caribbean Sport (PAISAC) 2023, which began on November 20. The course is divided into two phases, with the first, a four-week e-learning component, which runs to December 16, 2023, and the second phase, an in-person […]

BOA’s Annual General Assembly scheduled for next month

The Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) Inc. will hold its Annual General Assembly at the Hilton Barbados Resort, Needham’s Point, St. Michael, on Thursday, September 14, 2023. The highlight of the meeting will be the election of new or returning officers to the Board. Key positions to which incumbents are returning unopposed are Vice President, Secretary […]

Bermuda’s Team For CAC Games Announced

The Bermuda Olympic Association announced Bermuda’s team for the upcoming Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games, to be held in San Salvador and the Dominican Republic, from June 23rd – July 9th, 2023. A spokesperson said, “ Each athlete and team have successfully met the established qualifying standards for their respective sport, a tribute to […]

ICC ‘Delighted’ By Olympic Cricket Proposal

The International Cricket Council [ICC] said they are “delighted at the decision of the organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics to recommend cricket for inclusion at the Games.” ICC Chairman Greg Barclay said, “We are delighted that LA28 have recommended cricket for inclusion in the Olympics. Whilst this is not the final decision, it is […]

2024 Tim Lally Memorial Diamond League Tournament

Tim Lally Chevrolet and the Chevy Network has been a major sponsor of the Diamond League Tournament over the years and our partnership continues to grow. For the 2024 season, the dates will be as follows:  15u and16u Division:  May 31-June 3   For 17/18u June 1-4 Because of the high quality of teams in our league, this […]

Chef De Missions Named For 2023 & 2024 

The Bermuda Chef De Missions have been selected for the CAC, Commonwealth Youth, PanAm and Olympic Games in 2023 and 2024, with Jon Beard, Ashley Yearwood, Julia Hawley and Katura Horton Perinchief all set to serve. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Olympic Association is happy to announce the selected Chef de Missions [CDM] for the […]

Bermuda Team Announced For Pan Am Games

The Bermuda Olympic Association has announced the selection of Team Bermuda for the upcoming Pan-American [Pan Am] Games, which will be held in Santiago, Chile from October 20th to November 6th, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Each athlete has successfully met the established qualifying standards for their respective sport and their selection is a tribute to […]

Launch of 2024 Barbados Triathlon Calendar, while Sports Ministry considers Exit Strategy for Retiring Competitors

Dr Garth McIntyre – New President of the Barbados Federation of Island Triathletes (BFIT) declared at One Barbados Place how the 2024 Barbados Triathlon calendar will feature three major regional and continental events: The World Triathlon Americas Triathlon Cup, 17th March. World Triathlon Development Regional Cup and Training Camp, 2nd-7th July CARIFTA Triathlon, Aquathlon & […]