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
Under cover
The Loule Câmara has invested 150,000 euros in a retractable roof for its Olympic-size swimming pool. The covering, which is intended to benefit local bathers as well as attract teams
Parque da Floresta Bowls Club – Finals Day
By JANICE CLARKE sport@algarveresident.com After an interesting and competitive series of rounds, Saturday March 28 saw the finals day at Parque da Floresta Bowling Club. A difficult, gusty wind made
Surf up
Faro beach will host this year’s editions of the Downwind and Big Air Kitesurf competitions. Inscriptions for the April 18/19 events cost 25 euros while the weekend also features a
Portugal Under 21 victory
Olhanense’s young stars João Gonçalves, Castro and Ukra played an active part in helping Portugal to win the 13th Madeira International Football Tournament. Olhanense midfielder Edson was a member of
Record breaker
Portimão swimmer Alexandre Agosinho swam a new Portuguese best time of 22.24 seconds over the 50m freestyle distance at last week’s national championships. The new record also qualifies the Portinade
Staying the distance
Castro Marim will hold its 4th Half-Marathon on Sunday April 12. Registrations to join the anticipated 500 federation runners from all over Portugal and abroad can still be made under
Olympic class
Beijing silver medallist Vanessa Fernandes will make her eagerly awaited return from injury at the European Cup 7th Quarteira Triathlon meeting this Sunday. Also in action amongst the 100 or
Weekend power
The Portimão harbour front will host the opening stage of the UIM F1 World Powerboat Championships for a record 11th time this weekend. 2008 title holder Jay Price (Qatar Team)
Bowling club plans general meeting
Valverde Bowling Club is inviting keen bowlers to attend its Initial General Meeting on April 18 at 10am at the Don Camillo Restaurant, outside Almancil (opposite the São Lourenço School).

