Medals Galore

Portugal secured an unprecedented 49 medals, comprising 13 gold, 17 silver and 19 bronze, at last week’s latest edition of the International Schools’ Games held in Lagos, Portimão and Lagoa.

August 5, 2009by shareitIn

Big splash

Portinado star of the pool Alexandre Agostinho is currently leading a 14-strong Portuguese team at the World Swimming Championships in Rome where the Olhão-born Daniel Viegas finished a disappointing 27th

July 29, 2009by shareitIn

On tour

Cycling’s 2009 Tour of Portugal will start in Lisbon on August 5 and end in Viseu on the 16th. Having been hosted by Portimão for the past three years, Portugal’s

July 29, 2009by shareitIn

Racinh ahead

The Parkalgar Honda team enjoyed mixed fortunes at the latest round of the World Supersport Championship in Brno at the weekend. While Miguel Praia suffered technical problems and failed to

July 29, 2009by shareitIn

Jorge Costa close to finalising his squad

By CHRIS WRIGHT sport@algarveresident.com Olhanense gave a solid performance as they won 2-0 at Portimonense on Saturday with goals from Joshua and Anselmo. Miguel Garcia, a product of the youth

July 29, 2009by shareitIn

Having a ball

Basketball’s Portuguese Super Cup final between league and knock out competition winners Benfica and Ovarense has been awarded to Albufeira. The November 1 highlight also signals the start of the

July 29, 2009by shareitIn

Motor Park welcomes the Wildcat

By ELOÏSE WALTON eloise.walton@algarveresident.com A traditional British sports car, designed by one of the UK’s most renowned engine designers and engineering consultants, Al Melling, is soon to go into production

July 22, 2009by shareitIn

Free bowling

Free lessons and games for crown green bowling are available at the Oceânico Amendoeira Bowls Club in Alcantarilha tomorrow (Saturday) to anyone who would like to learn the game. Children

July 22, 2009by shareitIn

Full Bath Rugby Squad at Browns

The Full Bath Rugby Squad are staying and training at Browns Sports & Leisure Club, in Vilamoura, for their pre-season training. Browns Sports & Leisure Club welcome all members of

July 22, 2009by shareitIn

Great volley

Portimão-born Portuguese national volleyball team captain João José, who plays for German club Friedrichshafen, was hoping to make home advantage count as he led the side into the European League

July 22, 2009by shareitIn