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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

