Sports
Team Bahamas Gearing Up for 2017 CARIFTA Games
By Bahamas Information Services
Feb 17, 2017 - 2:27:44 PM



NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture held a press conference on Wednesday, February 15, at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium to make the public aware of, and garner support for, Team Bahamas in its quest for first place at the 2017 CARIFTA Games.  Coaches say their participants are ready to propel the country to the number 1 spot. 

CARIFTA Judo will take place April 5-9 at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium; CARIFTA Water Polo will be held April 7-9 at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex; CARIFTA Swimming, April 15-19 at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex and CARIFTA Track and Field in Curacao, April 14-16.  

Pictured addressing the audience at the press conference, from left are: Mildred Adderley, track and field; Chris Illings, water polo; Rochelle Bastian, swim federation; and D'arcy Rahming Jr., Judo. In the audience are the Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture (front row, second right) and other attendees.  (BIS Photo/Raymond A. Bethel, Sr.)

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