Gymnastics Federation Seeks Corporate Sponsorship for Carifta

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas will make history this November, hosting the CARIFTA Artistic Gymnastics Championships for the first time since the competition was established in 2024.

The three-day championships will take place November 13 through 15 at the Sir Kendal G. L. Isaacs Gymnasium, bringing together gymnasts and delegations from across the Caribbean.

Team Bahamas will look to build on two consecutive third-place finishes at the championships, including an improved performance in 2025, when the team doubled its medal haul from the inaugural event to finish with 44 medals.

The Gymnastics Federation of The Bahamas says more than 200 competitive gymnasts are now involved in the sport locally, with four affiliated clubs operating across New Providence and Eleuthera.

Federation President Cora Hepburn described hosting the championships as a historic moment, while calling on the corporate community to support the event through title, gold and silver sponsorship partnerships.

The federation expects more than 500 regional visitors, providing an opportunity to promote youth development, grow the sport and strengthen the country’s sports tourism industry.

Ticketing details are expected to be announced at a later date.

UB Mingoes Soccer Team Secures Fourth Consecutive Victory

The University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s soccer team continues to make history on its international tour, routing South Florida Bible College 8-2 for its fourth consecutive victory.

The win at the Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex in Deerfield, Florida, extends the Mingoes’ winning streak to four games, the longest in program history on an international tour.

UB responded after conceding in the third minute, with Clerdjevinsky Clerjuste heading home a Lamond Cross corner kick before setting up Philip Pilgrim for a goal from distance.

An own goal gave the Mingoes a 3-1 advantage at halftime, and they continued to find the net after the break, with six different players contributing to the eight-goal attack.

Nahum Johnson scored for the third consecutive game, while Samora Saunders and Sidney Decius also found the back of the net. Clerjuste added another goal as UB finished with an 8-2 victory.

The Mingoes now hold a 4-1-0 record on tour and have scored 30 goals while conceding 11 in five matches.

Captain Ronaldo Green praised the team’s resilience and togetherness, crediting head coach Alex Thompson for the team’s progress.

UB will continue its tour with a rematch against Trinity College of Florida on Saturday at 1 p.m. at North Community Park South Field in Coral Springs.