The BOA has announced that it will stage the first national multi-sport Games to commemorate the country's 50th anniversary of independence ©BOA

The Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) has announced that, in association with its affiliate National Sporting Federations, it will stage the first national multi-sport Games to commemorate the country's 50th anniversary of independence. 

The chairman of the Games Committee, Trevor Browne, said during a press conference at the BOA headquarters in Wildey that there are 22 National Federations scheduled to participate in the event.

Browne explained that the Games are intended to highlight the best of local sport in Barbados.

This will include not only athletic talent, but coaching, administrative and other technical skills, and the business areas of sport.

"A key objective is to provide local fans and supporters with new opportunities to witness our top athletes competing in high-level Games environments," Browne said.

Among the list of events will be three International and Regional Championships for boxing, judo and rugby.

The chairman of the Games Committee, Trevor Browne (left), said there are 22 National Federations scheduled to participate in the event ©BOA
The chairman of the Games Committee, Trevor Browne (left), said there are 22 National Federations scheduled to participate in the event ©BOA

There will also be seven National Championships in netball, fencing, badminton, archery, swimming, table tennis and surfing.

Three national tournaments could also take place in golf, cycling and weightlifting.

The prestigious event will begin on November 16 with an Opening Ceremony at the BOA headquarters, and conclude with a Closing Ceremony on December 11 at Pirates Cove. 

Barbados became independent from the United Kingdom on November 30, 1966.