Archive for the ‘International’ Category

Rodion Davelaar wins SILVER

Rodion Davelaar wins SILVER
The Netherlands Antilles won their first medal in the CAC Games. Rodion Davelaar  won the silver medal in the finals of the 50 meters breast stroke. He broke the Antillean record (29.04) with his new time of 28.82 seconds.
July 20th, 2010 | CAC Games, Events, Games, International, Sports, swimming | Read More

Start of CAC Games 2010

Start of CAC Games 2010
The opening ceremony was successful, and the Games in Mayaguez (Puerto Rico) have begun. There are 32 countries participating in this Olympic event. The Netherlands Antilles participate in the following sports: Teamsports Baseball Softball Fieldhockey Waterpolo Individual sports Track & Field Swimming Shooting Bowling Karate Judo Taekwondo Sailing Boxing Tennis
July 19th, 2010 | CAC Games, Events, Games, International | Read More

Ready for Youth Olympics

Ready for Youth Olympics
NAOC will participate with three sports disciplines in the first Youth Olympics (Singapore). These sports are Athletics, Sailing & Swimming. The two swimmers who already qualified for the Youth Olympics are Perry Lindo and Karlene  Theodora. They travelled to the Netherlands on Saturday 17th of...
July 18th, 2010 | Events, International, Sports, Youth Games, swimming | Read More

First Golden Medal in ODESUR Games

First Golden Medal in ODESUR Games
Anne-Marie Pietsersz won the first Golden Medal for the Netherlands Antilles in the Trap shooting Competition. This took place earlier this week in Medellin (Colombia) during the South American Games (”ODESUR Games”). There are totally 15 countries participating in this Olympic event.
March 24th, 2010 | Events, International, ODESUR Games, Shooting | Read More

IOC President praises organization for first Youth Olympic Games

IOC President praises organization for first Youth Olympic Games
The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Jacques Rogge, today wrapped up a successful trip to Singapore in the lead-up to the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in August. The trip included a tour of the sports venues, Culture and Education Programme activities, and participation in the seminar...
March 24th, 2010 | Events, International, Youth Games | Read More

Worldchampion Burgos will defend his title

Worldchampion Burgos will defend his title
Antillean Athlete Alfred Burgos (Curacao) will participate in the World Indoor Championships for Masters. This event will be held in Kampsloop (Canada) during the period 1-6 March 2010. NAOC supported Burgos by covering the costs of his airticket. Burgos participated the last years in the different Masters...
February 23rd, 2010 | Athletics, Events, International, Sports | Read More

Opening Museum “Art of the Olympians”

Opening Museum “Art of the Olympians”
On the 29th of January 2010, the Museum “Art of the  Olympians” was officially opened in Fort Meyers (Florida). Mr. Jan Boutmy, who is president of the Antillean Olympians Association, was one of the invitee, to give an inaugural speech. The opening also has special meaning for other local...
February 9th, 2010 | Events, International, Olympians | Read More

Van Aanholt wins Laser 2009 Orange Bowl Youth Regatta

Van Aanholt wins Laser 2009 Orange Bowl Youth Regatta
After four days of sailing 12 races, everyone was a winner at the 2009 Orange Bowl hosted by Coral Reef Yacht Club. The weather had cooperated with lots of sunshine and wind. Co-Chairs Wendy Kamilar and Pat Ficaro set out the many awards and Registrar Carol Ewing filled the huge silver Trophy Bowl with...
January 4th, 2010 | Events, International, Sailing | Read More
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