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Souza Reaches Podium At FEI Dressage Event

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bahamas equestrian history was rewritten this week as 13-year-old Gabriela Souza became the first Bahamian athlete to compete in FEI dressage.

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November 11, 2025

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bahamas equestrian history was rewritten this week as 13-year-old Gabriela Souza became the first Bahamian athlete to compete in FEI dressage.

She earned bronze in the Children’s Division and helped her mixed team secure gold at the CDI-W Mexico 2025 event at Rancho St. Vincent.

The competition was part of the FEI Borrowed Horses Project, an initiative that allows riders ages 12 to 18 to compete on host-provided horses. It also marked the first time The Bahamas participated in a Dressage World Cup qualifier in the Americas.

Souza rode “Gitano” under coach Jessica McTaggart of Grand Cayman. She scored 67.1 percent in the preliminary test and 65.4 percent in the team event. She later joined riders from Ecuador, Trinidad and Tobago and the United States to win gold for the mixed team.

Equestrian Bahamas President Cathy Ramsingh-Pierre called the moment a major breakthrough for the sport’s growth in the country and says it signals a new era for Bahamian dressage athletes.

Ayton Scores 14 as Lakers Extend Winning Run

Deandre Ayton delivered another strong performance for the Los Angeles Lakers as the team defeated the Charlotte Hornets 121–111, securing their sixth win in seven games.

Ayton finished with 14 points and six rebounds while shooting 70 percent from the field. His presence in the paint helped the Lakers build and protect a 17-point lead in the third quarter.

For the season, Ayton is averaging 16.8 points and 8.0 rebounds per game while shooting above 67 percent, one of the best marks in the league.

Team Bahamas Wins Gold and Silver at CARIFTA Water Polo Championships

Team Bahamas continues to dominate regional aquatics after capturing gold and silver medals at the 2025 CARIFTA Water Polo Championships in Florida.

At the Coral Springs Aquatic Complex, the Under-14 coed team went undefeated, capping their run with a 10–8 win over Trinidad and Tobago in the final. They also beat Curaçao 17–10 and Trinidad and Tobago 10–6 in earlier rounds.

Jahmahl Wilson led scoring in the championship with five goals. Jacob Johnson, Paityn Burrows, Dalane Phillips and Krishna Rolle also contributed.

The team placed fourth in the US Invitational segment after a 13–6 loss to Barcelona in the bronze medal match.

Meanwhile, the Under-16 male team secured silver after falling 20–14 to Trinidad and Tobago in the final. Twenty-nine teams competed across the international event.