Jamaica beat Barbados
Published:Friday | July 18, 2008 | 2:33 PM
Host country Jamaica got off to a winning start in the Water Polo competition last night at the 17th Caribbean Islands Swimming Championships at the National Stadium Pool in Kingston.
The Jamaicans defeated Barbados 15-5 in the male 18 and over section.
In other games, Trinidad and Tobago defeated Puerto Rico 5-1 in a male 17 and under game.
Three Jamaican teams will be in action this afternoon.
Puerto Rico and Jamaica will face off in a female 15 and under game, while Jamaica will take on Dominica in the male 17and under.
Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago will clash in a male 15 and under match beginning at 3.45 p.m.
Beijing Olympic qualifier Alia Atkinson will be in action on today’s opening day of the swimming competition.