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Reginald Farley, Dodridge Miller and Kerryann Ifill and are the newest loyal sons and daughter of the soil who have been conferred with the island’s highest national honour, the Order of the Freedom of Barbados. The three, from vastly different interests, are among 35 who have been recognised for their contribution to the development of Barbados on the occasion of the 57th Anniversary of Independence. Farley, a former Member of …
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After two years of no competitive showdowns, local bodybuilders will get the opportunity to flex their muscles on stage when the Barbados Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BABBFF) hosts the National Championship on Saturday, June 25th at the Combermere School.During a press conference held this morning at the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex, the BABBFF executive led by president Dr Alfred Sparman said this is a big year for bodybuilding in Barbados as the local federation prepares to host the Central American and Caribbean Championships (CAC) as well as the Roger Boyce Elite Pro later this year. Public Relations Officer of the BABBFF, Ivor Worrell, explained that coming out of nationals, a Barbados team will be selected to represent Barbados at the CAC Games which is estimated to cost BABBFF over BDS$300 000 to host those major events.According to Worrell, so far a total of 40 athletes have registered online and they are anticipating a much larger number by Saturday, June 11t
Bodybuilding may very soon return to its years of dominance in Barbados, saysnewly re-elected president of the Barbados Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BABBFF), Dr. Alfred Sparman.In his first interview since his election victory over the weekend, Dr. Sparman detailed the plans for his new tenure which include an increased number of sports people attaining professional status, international exposure, further training for athletes and a supportive association. According to Sparman, the latter was at the crux of the potential success or failure of local sportspersons.“I can tell you right now, for 16 years the previous administration they couldn’t get pro-cards and we are doing it now. We got 12 pro-cards before the pandemic and 20 are up for grabs this year. [Bodybuilders] are serious but they were suppressed. The past administration was very biased, they were partial and so forth. So, . . . a lot of people were disenchanted with the sport but we came in and we are fair