Sport Insight - page 6

In this months Lynx FC page, we pay tribute to Antonio Avellano (1949 - 2020), the clubs first President and a tour-de-force to sport in Gibraltar. When we speak of Antonio Avellano, known to his friends as Tony, we describe a sportsman, coach, journalist publisher, loving husband and father. Tony’s life revolved around sports and his contribution over the years was significant in developing Gibraltar’s sports into what they are today. He was a delightful character to be around and held a fountain of knowledge of the sports we know today. Keep Reading

Sponsorship is a crucial source of income as much for clubs as for leagues, federations and even players. Getting the right supporters takes time and effort. Keep Reading

Unlimited feast of free wine, beer and soft drinks while watching the boys on the baize is the tantalising prospect for World Pool Masters premium ticketholders at the Europa Sports Complex this month! Keep Reading

The Med Golf 2019-20 Season continued with its 4th event at Alcaidesa on the Heathland Course on Sunday 9th February to contest the Bassadone Motors Trophy. Keep Reading

Cheltenham national hunt festival, the greatest show on earth, where equine stars of england, wales and scotland converge on the cotswolds town in glorious but often vain attempt to repel the charge of the irish brigade, the all-conquering steeds from the emerald isle, an enchanting annual battle of such intensity and beauty that sees 70,000-plus jumping fanatics from all over the british isles pack into prestbury park for each of the four-day extravaganza, all dreaming of success for their favourite four-legged beast, all determined to have a good time, sink a few pints, win a few quid and wipe the smug smile from the bookie’s face, but above all universally united in celebrating the love of that noblest of animals, man’s best friend, the horse. Keep Reading

BOXING makes another attempt at getting it’s heavyweight house in order when the long-awaited rematch between Britain’s Tyson Fury and America’s Deontay Wilder takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, February 22nd, the first clash between the pair having ended in a controversial draw 15 months ago. Keep Reading

Super League champions St Helen’s welcome NRL victors Sydney Roosters to their wonderfully named Totally Wicked Stadium for the 2020 World Club Challenge, the third time these two teams have met in the tournament, both previous games ending in triumph for the Aussies, 25-2 in the inaugural Challenge in 1976 and a bruising 38-0 pasting for the Saints in 2003. Reigning world champs Roosters, who boast a 100 percent record in the competition, will be attempting to do the double over Lancashire opposition, having walloped Wigan 20-8 in the Warriors’ own back yard at the DW Stadium last year. Keep Reading

This month we catch up with Scott Houghton, Head of Marketing & Social Media at Lynx F.C. Keep Reading

A thrilling year in prospect as 2020 gets set to deliver a sumptuous feast of spectacular sport, dominated by the Summer Olympics from Tokyo, football’s Euro 2020 finals, cricket’s T20 World Cup, golf’s Ryder Cup and boxing’s search to discover who is the true heavyweight King of the Ring, while at local level Gibraltar, revelling in the Rock’s ever-increasing participation in world sport, hosts three international events. Let’s take a look at how this treasure-laden year may unfold. Keep Reading

The course had recovered well from the heavy rain 2 days prior to the event and there were very few wet patches. However, buggies were not allowed onto the fairways so players found themselves on the course for longer than normal and with much more exercise than they had planned for. Nevertheless, the weather held out and all went well on the day. Keep Reading