Top half finish for Olhanense
By CHRIS WRIGHT After two consecutive away wins, including the shock victory at SC Braga, the Algarve’s only Premier Liga team were keen to finish their home campaign in style
New Bridge Club in São Brás
Whether you are an experienced player or just a beginner, there will be Bridge classes and games at all levels available at the São Brás de Alportel Museum starting this
Olympic shuttle
The recent run of good results achieved by Lagoa badminton stars Pedro Martins and Telma Santos have resulted in both players realising their dream of Olympic participation. The Che Lagoense
Season starts for ‘Atlantic’
Oceânico’s Pinhal golf course in Vilamoura was recently host to the first tournament of the season for the Atlantic Golf Society. Despite blustery conditions for the tournament sponsored by Atlantic
St George’s Day success
A St. George’s Day party at The Lighthouse restaurant at Marina de Lagos on April 23 was a success raising €4,000 for the Help for Heroes fund. Around €3,500 was raised
Cycling debt
Debt owed by the câmaras relating to sponsorship of the Tour of the Algarve cycling events in 2011 and 2012 amounts to €200,000, says the Algarve Cycling Association (ACA). As
Stunning win for Olhanense in Braga
Following their 1-0 away win at Académica (Coimbra), manager Sérgio Conceição faced the daunting prospect of facing SC Braga at their intimidating AXA Stadium known as the Quarry. Olhanense were
Estoril stars
Portugal’s only top class tennis tournament, the ATP World Tour 250 Estoril Open, got under way at the Jamor sports complex at the beginning of this week. The men’s draw
PORTO CHAMPIONS
Benfica could only draw 2-2 at Rio Ave so it was Porto’s 2-0 win at Maritimo (Madeira) that ensured they will be crowned League Champions. It was at the other
UNLUCKY LOSERS
Che Lagoense Olympic badminton hopefuls Pedro Martins and Telma Santos were unfortunate not to progress beyond the sport’s Portuguese Open quarter-final stages. The two top Algarve club stars narrowly lost

