A ‘new’ approach to learning golf has arrived!
The game of golf plays a major part of life in the Algarve and throughout Portugal. With its popularity increasing, and technology playing a greater role, you would expect golfers
World class rhythm
The Portimao multipurpose sports Arena is the venue for the IV Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup/XXIII Portimao International Tournament this weekend offering up a rare chance to see Olympic class performers
Adoption figures
Left wing political party, Bloco de Esquerda, is calling for the government to establish a national day to mark the adoption of children. The request comes as figures relating to
Four in a row for Sebastien Loeb
By CHRIS WRIGHT sport@algarveresident.com Frenchman Sebastien Loeb continued his winning streak in the 2009 FIA World Rally Championship last weekend, claiming a convincing victory in the Vodafone Rally de Portugal.
Bodyboard
The European bodyboard circuit got underway off Vila do Bispo’s Castelejo beach last weekend with a record 70 male and 20 female competitors taking to the waves. Portuguese surfers dominated
Bowling club finals competitions – A one man show
Members of the Santo António bowling club in Alvor have dominated competitions across the Algarve this year finishing first, third and fourth in the nine team Saturday league and taking
Olhanense lose to lowly Oliveirense
By CHRIS WRIGHT sport@algarveresident.com A single goal by Oliveirense was enough to consign Olhanense to their first defeat since early February. After a two week break a full strength Olhanense were
Games without frontiers
Mundialito 2009 organiser and former Argentine international Ricardo Godoy is convinced that the 16th edition of the junior football ‘World Cup’, which is taking place in Vila Real de Santo
Arena finals
The Portimão Arena will again be the venue for European Cup Rhythmic Gymnastics action featuring many of the world’s top performers from next Thursday.
Eagles
Northern Irishman Michael Hoey claimed his maiden European Tour victory on the third play-off hole at the Estoril Portuguese Open. Algarve pro Ricardo Santos tied for 54th following a promising