Category Archives: Sports
720. Our Olympic Bobsled Team
It turns out Jamaica isn’t the only tropical Caribbean island with an Olympic bobsled team… In fact, our team (Bart Carpentier Alting, Bart Drechsel) participated in the 1988 Calgary Olympics and actually beat (!) the Jamaican team – made famous
720. Our Olympic Bobsled Team
It turns out Jamaica isn’t the only tropical Caribbean island with an Olympic bobsled team… In fact, our team (Bart Carpentier Alting, Bart Drechsel) participated in the 1988 Calgary Olympics and actually beat (!) the Jamaican team – made famous
736. Curaçao’s Tennis Champion
Curaçao’s very own Pete Sampras look-a-like, Jean-Julien (‘Juls’) Rojer (31) is the first* yu’i Kòrsou to win a Master’s title. The first yu’i Kòrsou to reach the semi-finals of a Grand Slam tournament (Australian Open 2011, French Open 2012, US Open 2012). The first yu’i Kòrsou to break into the top 10 world
736. Curaçao’s Tennis Champion
Curaçao’s very own Pete Sampras look-a-like, Jean-Julien (‘Juls’) Rojer (31) is the first* yu’i Kòrsou to win a Master’s title. The first yu’i Kòrsou to reach the semi-finals of a Grand Slam tournament (Australian Open 2011, French Open 2012, US Open 2012). The first yu’i Kòrsou to break into the top 10 world
741. Curaçao’s Olympic Medalist Swimmer
“No doubt the best black swimmer of the 70′s was Enith Brigitha of Curaçao. She was the first black swimmer to win an Olympic medal.” – Christian Berger, A Short History of Black Swimming: The 70s Enith Brigitha (5/5/2011) “Knowing everything
741. Curaçao’s Olympic Medalist Swimmer
“No doubt the best black swimmer of the 70′s was Enith Brigitha of Curaçao. She was the first black swimmer to win an Olympic medal.” – Christian Berger, A Short History of Black Swimming: The 70s Enith Brigitha (5/5/2011) “Knowing everything
742. Curaçao’s Magical 2013 World Baseball Classic
A patchwork Dream Team made up of rookies, seasoned players and veterans from Curaçao, Aruba, and Holland, led by Curaçao’s first MLB player and current hitting coach for the SF Giants, Hensley Meulens, was the surprise entry into the Final Four of the
742. Curaçao’s Magical 2013 World Baseball Classic
A patchwork Dream Team made up of rookies, seasoned players and veterans from Curaçao, Aruba, and Holland, led by Curaçao’s first MLB player and current hitting coach for the SF Giants, Hensley Meulens, was the surprise entry into the Final Four of the
743. Curaçao’s Pallet Board Soccer Arena
Gino Costino and 10 other enterprising teenage boys, the “Hollywood Muiz” crew, from the neighborhoods of Muizenberg and St. Jacobs decided to take matters into their own hands when they found their beloved neighborhood soccer field deteriorating; its unruly condition
743. Curaçao’s Pallet Board Soccer Arena
Gino Costino and 10 other enterprising teenage boys, the “Hollywood Muiz” crew, from the neighborhoods of Muizenberg and St. Jacobs decided to take matters into their own hands when they found their beloved neighborhood soccer field deteriorating; its unruly condition
755. Curaçao’s Carnival in the Sky
We spend most of our childhood running around outdoors, soaking up the sun and cherishing life’s simple pleasures: flying kites (fli, ironically pron: flee), spinning tops (trom), filling our dad’s socks with marbles (ninichi, pron: neeneechee) and dominating the gutter in front of our classrooms during school
755. Curaçao’s Carnival in the Sky
We spend most of our childhood running around outdoors, soaking up the sun and cherishing life’s simple pleasures: flying kites (fli, ironically pron: flee), spinning tops (trom), filling our dad’s socks with marbles (ninichi, pron: neeneechee) and dominating the gutter in front of our classrooms during school
772. Curaçao Baseball Hero: Hensley Meulens
I’ve never been great at memorizing baseball stats, but I can tell you that Hensley Meulens (45) is the first major league baseball player from Curaçao and he played from 1989 to 2000. It’s not a coincidence that baseball has trumped soccer as Curaçao’s
772. Curaçao Baseball Hero: Hensley Meulens
I’ve never been great at memorizing baseball stats, but I can tell you that Hensley Meulens (45) is the first major league baseball player from Curaçao and he played from 1989 to 2000. It’s not a coincidence that baseball has trumped soccer as Curaçao’s
781. Curaçao’s Heineken Regatta
The 5th edition of Heineken Regatta Curacao was held on January 25th – 27th 2013. Our Noord Oost passaat and picturesque UNESCO World Heritage natural harbor attracts over 350 sailors from the Netherlands, US, UK, Australia, Finland, Aruba, Bonaire, St.
781. Curaçao’s Heineken Regatta
The 5th edition of Heineken Regatta Curacao was held on January 25th – 27th 2013. Our Noord Oost passaat and picturesque UNESCO World Heritage natural harbor attracts over 350 sailors from the Netherlands, US, UK, Australia, Finland, Aruba, Bonaire, St.
795. Ride for the Roses
Held annually ‘Ride for the Roses’ represents our island’s collective fight against cancer; our way of joining forces, sweating up a storm, and enjoying our beautiful island all while raising money for our Prinses Wilhelmina Fonds. This year over 5,000
795. Ride for the Roses
Held annually ‘Ride for the Roses’ represents our island’s collective fight against cancer; our way of joining forces, sweating up a storm, and enjoying our beautiful island all while raising money for our Prinses Wilhelmina Fonds. This year over 5,000
848. Magic Johnson’s Curaçao Connection
Our very own Kenley Jansen (pitcher for the LA Dodgers and Director of KJ-74 Foundation) is looking to build on his KJ Hoops tournament. So he requested a meeting… with none other than basketball legend turned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and motivational
848. Magic Johnson’s Curaçao Connection
Our very own Kenley Jansen (pitcher for the LA Dodgers and Director of KJ-74 Foundation) is looking to build on his KJ Hoops tournament. So he requested a meeting… with none other than basketball legend turned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and motivational
853. Curaçao’s Soccer Rookie: Vurnon Anita
Born and raised in Curaçao, Vurnon Anita (23), was scouted by Ajax and joined their famous youth training program at 10 years old. He was starting for Ajax by 16 and covered a range of positions from 2005-2012. He’s a
853. Curaçao’s Soccer Rookie: Vurnon Anita
Born and raised in Curaçao, Vurnon Anita (23), was scouted by Ajax and joined their famous youth training program at 10 years old. He was starting for Ajax by 16 and covered a range of positions from 2005-2012. He’s a
864. Amstel Curaçao Race
The Amstel Curaçao Race is the only road cycling race in the world where male and female amateurs are able to compete against Tour de France winners (Chris Froome in 2012), Olympic winners (Marriane Vos in 2012), Giro d’Italia winners (Thomas
864. Amstel Curaçao Race
The Amstel Curaçao Race is the only road cycling race in the world where male and female amateurs are able to compete against Tour de France winners (Chris Froome in 2012), Olympic winners (Marriane Vos in 2012), Giro d’Italia winners (Thomas
870. Curaçao Soccer Academy
Vurnon Anita (New Castle United). Gregory van der Wiel (Paris Saint-Germain). Jetro Willems (PSV). Hedwiges Maduro (Sevilla). All four have roots in Curaçao. All four were pre-selected by Coach Bert van Merwijk to feed into Het Nederlands Elftal (“The Dutch
870. Curaçao Soccer Academy
Vurnon Anita (New Castle United). Gregory van der Wiel (Paris Saint-Germain). Jetro Willems (PSV). Hedwiges Maduro (Sevilla). All four have roots in Curaçao. All four were pre-selected by Coach Bert van Merwijk to feed into Het Nederlands Elftal (“The Dutch
874. Curaçao’s Legendary Goalie Ergilio Hato (Pantera Negra)
Curaçao’s largest athletic stadium, Sentro Deportivo Kòrsou, is named after him. Ergilio, also known as Orilio, Pedro Hato (1926 – 2003) was born and raised in Otrobanda. His mother’s last name was Hatot, but the Civil Registry couldn’t place the name,
874. Curaçao’s Legendary Goalie Ergilio Hato (Pantera Negra)
Curaçao’s largest athletic stadium, Sentro Deportivo Kòrsou, is named after him. Ergilio, also known as Orilio, Pedro Hato (1926 – 2003) was born and raised in Otrobanda. His mother’s last name was Hatot, but the Civil Registry couldn’t place the name,
879. Curaçao’s Soccer Rookie: Jetro Willems
Born-in-Curaçao soccer rookie Jetro Willems’ career took flight in one short year. In 2011, he became UEFA European Under 17 Champion with the Netherlands. In 2012, he represented Oranje at the Euro Championships! At 18 years and 71 days, Willems
879. Curaçao’s Soccer Rookie: Jetro Willems
Born-in-Curaçao soccer rookie Jetro Willems’ career took flight in one short year. In 2011, he became UEFA European Under 17 Champion with the Netherlands. In 2012, he represented Oranje at the Euro Championships! At 18 years and 71 days, Willems
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 