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Wednesday 7 January 2026

Cricket in Barbados

Cricket is and will always be at the heart of West Indies sport. There is something special about the buzz—something different that affects not only the players, but the fans. The excitement, the joviality, the music, the characters, the ambience, the food and the atmosphere. No one parties at cricket like the West Indians!
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Wednesday 17 December 2025

FOOTBALL IN BARBADOS MORE THAN A GAME by Amy Goulding

Football is undoubtedly a favourite pastime in Barbados and a fundamental part of Barbadian society. As one of the nation’s most popular sports, domestic matches are played regularly across the island, drawing generations of enthusiasts who love to support their teams and debate the latest results. Coupled with a host of regional and...

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Wednesday 17 December 2025

100 YEARS A MAGICAL MILESTONE OF ROCKLEY GOLF

There is no golf course on the island quite as unique and special as Rockley Golf Course. A resort community where golfers, locals, and visitors come together in rich parkland, comprised of condominium clusters and lush fairways. Some call it an oasis on the bustling South Coast, playing a vital role in sports tourism and boosting the economy....

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Wednesday 17 December 2025

A RECORD YEAR FOR MOTORSPORT by Robin Bradford Photos of BCIC Rally Barbados by Gerrard Wilson

Regular readers of Sporting Barbados over the past 20 years or so will by now have registered that the Caribbean, and this island in particular, has a deep-seated cultural affection for the motor car.
The ‘horseless carriage’ arrived here in the early 1900s, when the island’s elite families started to replace the more traditional form of...

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Wednesday 17 December 2025

SIR DAVID SEALE A COLOSSUSS IN BARBADOS INDUSTRY AND HORSERACING

Although Sir David has always listed his priority in life as business, it would be difficult to think otherwise given his passion when he recalls the old days in discussion. Not surprisingly, his best memory was Sandford Prince winning for the third time in the Gold Cup in 1992.
The horseracing scene in Barbados was a far cry from today...

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Wednesday 17 December 2025

POLO BARBADOS POLO SEASON 2025: A CELEBRATION OF SPORT, SPECTACLE, AND SOLIDARITY by Wayne Archer

The 2025 Barbados Polo Season galloped into the spotlight with a thrilling blend of international flair, community spirit, and unforgettable entertainment.
Against the lush backdrop of the island’s premier polo grounds, teams from Cheshire (England), Canada, and Argentina brought their signature style and skill to the field, delivering a...

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Wednesday 17 December 2025

SAIL AWAY by Anne Tindale

The 2025 sailing season began in style with the Barbados Sailing Week in mid-January.
As in previous years, the event began with the Junior Dinghy Regatta for sailors 18 years and younger. Restricted to only one day due to exceptionally high seas, this year’s Regatta attracted a total of twenty-two young sailors, including two from St...

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Wednesday 7 May 2025

BARBADOS: A PREMIER DESTINATION FOR TRIATHLON SPORTS

Barbados, renowned for its stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters, has become a coveted destination for triathletes. Offering an ideal environment for training and competition, the island boasts breathtaking race locations, making it a paradise for athletes looking to challenge themselves...

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Monday 24 February 2025

BOOSTING BARBADOS’ SPORTS TOURISM THROUGH SURFING

The Barbados Government, together with the island’s Sports Authorities and Sporting Federations, are committed to developing an effective strategy to leverage sports to attract more visitors as a catalyst for economic growth, community development, and to enhance Barbados’ global profile.
Barbados has long been celebrated for its...

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Monday 13 January 2025

BARBADOS OPEN WATER FESTIVAL

The central purpose of the Barbados Open Water Festival is to promote open water swimming in Barbados to the local community as well as to swimmers from across the globe. Conditions for open water swimming in Barbados are ideal, especially in the historic and magnificent Carlisle Bay. The focus at the event is professionalism, safety, and...

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Tuesday 7 January 2025

Sail Barbados

With its champagne sailing conditions that are extremely hard to beat anywhere else in the World, Barbados has played host to a large number of diverse sailing events through the years, from local and regional regattas, to World Championships and has, itself, produced some world-class sailors along the way, who have represented their country at...

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Tuesday 17 December 2024

MOTORSPORT AN ISLAND CULTURE by Robin Bradford

More than 350 Barbadians competed in island motor sport events in 2024, all of them holding competition licences issued by the Barbados Motoring Federation (BMF) and also members of one of the eight sporting clubs affiliated to the BMF.
While that number may not seem large to an overseas visitor, taken as a percentage of the island’s...

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