Bajans looking to medal at CAC Games

Article by Sherrylyn Toppin

Barbadian boxer Kimberley Gittens is in line to win a medal after advancing to the semi-finals at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla, Colombia.

Last night in the light welter category, Gittens defeated hometown favourite Paolo Calderon Muniz 4-1.

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At left: Barbadian boxer Kimberley Gittens celebrates her points decision over Paolo Calderon Munoz of Colombia. (GP)

The points decision pits her against the Dominican Republic’s Marquis Sena on Monday.

Today, the women’s hockey team will be going against arch-rivals Trinidad and Tobago for a bronze medal.

Barbados’ has already won two bronze medals.

The women’s squash team of Amanda Haywood, Meagan Best and Jada Smith-Padmore won the second medal on Wednesday.

The women’s equestrian team also won bronze in eventing. (SAT)