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 Sports
Kosmas Mamadopoulos Runs Athens Marathon
 Bob Cohen
Puerto Vallarta entertainer and athlete, Kosmas Mamadopoulos, who plays his music at Le Gourmet Restaurant and his tennis at Canto Del Sol, recently traded in his tennis shoes for running shoes to compete in the 26.2 mile Athens Classic Marathon.
Vallarta Hosts J24 World Championships
 Kathy Taylor
In a series of "firsts," Puerto Vallarta will host the J24 World Championships from March 4th-9th, 2007. Another first is that this race will be available to fans around the world via transponders on each boat that enable internet viewing of the race.
Primera Copa Pacifico Vallarta Tennis Tournament at Canto Del Sol
 Bob Cohen
Tennis Director Martin Parra invites both players and fans to get into the swing of things as the Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club hosts some of the best professional tennis players in Mexico at the Primera Copa Pacifico Vallarta Tennis Tournament from Dec 4th-9th.
5th Annual Copa de Golf Vallarta
 Kathy Taylor
The fifth annual Vallarta Pro Am 2006 swung into action this past weekend at two of Banderas Bay's most challenging golf courses, Vista Vallarta in Jalisco, and El Tigre in the neighboring state of Nayarit.
ASOMEX Completes Annual Tennis Tournament at Canto Del Sol
 Bob Cohen
ASOMEX (Collegio Americano) concluded their annual tournament Wednesday at the Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club. The event seems to grow each year and the level of competition increases as well.
Sergio Martinez Wins First Annual Pinturas Berel Tennis Tournament at the Holiday Inn
 Bob Cohen
Sergio Martinez, playing out of the Canto Del Sol Tennis Club won the "A" division early Saturday afternoon, easily defeating Rafael Lobato 6-1, 6-2 in the championship round.
Marina del Rey to Puerto Vallarta 2007 Preview
 Rich Roberts
There are races and there are cruises, and then there are the best of both adventures combined into one: Del Rey Yacht Club's biennial International Yacht Race to Puerto Vallarta next February.
"El Cuadrangular" Muay Thai at Señor Frogs
 Bob Cohen
Leave it to Carlos Solorio to put together a quality fight card and one will have an entertaining and exciting night of Muay Thai boxing. Carlos outdid himself as he moves up in the ranks of promoters, as he presented "El Cuadrangular" Thursday night in a packed house at Señor Frogs.
Hook the Cure Fishing Tournament Nets Over $150,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Patient Care and Research
 PressMethod
Puerto Vallarta Mexico was the destination for anglers who participated in this year's IOTEC/Toshiba Hook the Cure Tournament to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation that occurred October 27th and 28th.
Golfo Magnifico at El Tamarindo
 David Hochman
With all due respect to Robert Trent Jones, Jr., there's not a fairway architect alive who can match what The Man Upstairs cooked up at El Tamarindo, an 18-hole wonderland midway between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo, Mexico.more »»»
Vallarta International Half Marathon & 5K
 Bob Cohen
The Puerto Vallarta Half Marathon and 5K will be run on Sunday, November 5, 2006 with a start time of 6:50 AM. The 5K will start 10 minutes later at 7:00 AM. The course will begin at the Municipal Sports Stadium across from the Sheraton Hotel.more »»»
51st International Sailfish and Marlin Tournament
 PVNN
The Puerto Vallarta International Sailfish and Marlin Tournament is one of the most important yearly events in our city, attracting prestigious fishermen from all over the world. The tournament is scheduled to take place from Nov 16th-19th with over $250,000 USD in prizes.more »»»
Mexico’s Tourism Sector “Sports” an Active Edge
 Erick Laseca
The numbers and revenue show that sports enthusiasts are increasingly traveling to Mexico to get their hearts pumping and muscles moving. Both amateur and professional athletes are contributing to the ever-continuing expansion of Mexico’s sports tourism segment.more »»»
Boarder Town - Sayulita, Mexico
 Jason Blevins
Legend holds that those who drink the water in this whimsical fishing-village-turned-surf-hideaway will fall prey to the region's siren song, assuring not only several return trips but a lifetime spent snaring others under Sayulita's salty spell.more »»»
Muay Thai Results From the Collage
 Bob Cohen
The Collage Club hosted yet another Muay Thai event Saturday night that included ten bouts. Promoted by Tea Muay Gym Maestro Jesus Gonzalez and co promoted by Round Dragon owner and National champion Santiago "Dragon" Manzanarez, the event drew a crowd of close to 1000 spectators.more »»»
2007 Marina del Rey to Puerto Vallarta Race
 Rich Roberts
Del Rey Yacht Club's biennial International Yacht Race from Marina del Rey to Puerto Vallarta finishes right off the beach in front of the Regina Westin Hotel & Resort, where most of the racers stay. Now boats will be able to tie up on a new "Vallarta Row."more »»»
Double Champions Boxing Report From Collage Club
 Bob Cohen
At least 100 people were waiting in line prior to the 7:00 PM opening of the Collage Club Saturday night, as Javier Leon Productions put on a boxing card that included five professional bouts and nine amateur fights.more »»»
Ujena Bikini Jam 5k Run
 Sue Fornoff
Out of the 250 runners who participated in the Ujena 5k Run that took place in the Puerto Vallarta Hotel Zone on Saturday, September 2nd, the overall winner was Lilian Kroner, a 40-year-old mother of three from New York who was vacationing in Vallarta.more »»»
Simplemente Muay Thai Results
 Bob Cohen
Another exciting Muay Thai card was held at the Collage Club Saturday night by Carlos Solario, owner of Lanna Gym in Puerto Vallarta. The four hour event featured ten bouts, which included two professional fights and eight amateur contests.more »»»
XXII Copa Canto Del Sol Completes Successful Tournament
 Bob Cohen
Despite the fact that the final rounds were played between drizzles and downpours, competition was heated as the Puerto Vallarta XXII Annual Copa Canto Del Sol Tennis Tournament came to a close.more »»»
Navarro Wins Title at XXII Copa Canto Del Sol
 Bob Cohen
It was a battle somewhat similar to a Frazier –Ali or Hearns - Leonard fight, except this was tennis, not boxing. In Puerto Vallarta, at the XXII Copa Canto Del Sol professional finals, top seed and Cuban born Lazaro Navarro took on second seeded Juan Elizondo from Leon.more »»»
XXII Copa Canto Del Sol Reaches Semifinal Play
 Bob Cohen
The 22nd Annual Copa Canto Del Sol, the most prestigious annual tennis tournament played in Puerto Vallarta, has reached its semifinal and final matches in most divisions. A great majority of the competitors and their families have traveled from Guadalajara and Tepic.more »»»
Hook a Fish, Catch a Cure
 PVNN
Ideally located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, Puerto Vallarta offers some of the best sportfishing in the world. Join fisherman from all over the world from October 26th-29th as they come together for the Hook the Cure fishing tournament, a catch-and-release big-game offshore fishing competition benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.more »»»
Mexico’s Tourism Sector “Sports” an Active Edge
 Mexico Tourism Board
The numbers and revenue show that sports enthusiasts are increasingly traveling to Mexico to get their hearts pumping and muscles moving. Both amateur and professional athletes are contributing to the ever-continuing expansion of Mexico’s sports tourism segment.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta’s Thais Romero - A Look at Her First Year at the Bollettieri Institute
 Bob Cohen
Watching Puerto Vallarta tennis phenom, 13 ½ year old Thais Romero the other day, I was amazed at the progress the extremely mature youngster has made after her first year at the Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Sarasota, Florida. Thais has been home for the summer and plans to return to the academy for her second full scholarship year in early August.more »»»
3 Bengal Tigers Born at El Tigre
 PVNN
Jesus G. Carmona, the Director of El Tigre Golf and Country Club in Nuevo Vallarta, recently announced that the three Bengal Tigers born at Paradise Village on Friday, June 30th are healthy, happy and getting bigger and stronger every day.more »»»
XXII Copa Canto del Sol Tournament Announced
 Bob Cohen
Canto Del Sol Tennis Director, Martin Parra, and resort General Manager, Rene Rodriguez, recently announced the 22nd Annual Copa Canto del Sol Tennis Tournament will take place from July 31st-August 5th, 2006. In addition, as part of the tournament, the 2nd Annual Copa Grupo 3 Canto Del Sol will be played from August 2nd - 4th.more »»»
Life Begins at 50
 a profile of Sportswriter Bob Cohen
After moving to Puerto Vallarta just before he turned 50, Bob Cohen soon found that retirement was not all that it was cracked up to be. So he began to play tennis, and is now in training to play competitively before he reaches the age of 55.more »»»
El Tigre Director of Golf, Jesus Carmona
 a profile by Bob Cohen
Jesus Carmona is one name that is synonymous with golf in Puerto Vallarta - and not because he is a great golf pro - but because his leadership at the popular and challenging El Tigre course is unparalleled. While under his command, the El Tigre Golf Club and course has been home to many international, national and local tournaments.more »»»
A Profile of Former NBA Star Jerome Kersey
 Bob Cohen & Alejandra Toca
Walking into a restaurant crowded with celebrities and dignitaries from the recent 13th Annual Sports Classic, ex-NBA basketball legend Jerome Kersey spotted me as I arrived to join the group for dinner. He stood up shook my hand and embraced me with a hug a Mexican would be proud to receive.more »»»
Northwest Stars Defeat Team Aga
 Bob Cohen
The 13th Annual Puerto Vallarta Sports Classic came to a successful close last week, with the Northwest Stars defeating Team Aga in the traditional basketball final game, which was played in the jam-packed Municipal Gym.more »»»
Muy Thai Packs a Punch - and a Full House - at Collage Club
 Bob Cohen
A full Muy Thai card gave a full house at the Collage Club plenty to cheer about this past Saturday night. Thirteen bouts filled the fight card that began at 7 PM and came to an early conclusion at close to midnight.more »»»
XIII International Sports Classic Founder Howard Kelsey, Going Stronger Each Year
 Bob Cohen
As Howard has for the part few years, he allowed me to take a bit of his demanding schedule while in town for the Annual Sports Classic, an event that draws more and more local and out of town and country competitors and spectators.more »»»
Sergio Martinez Knocks Off Yan Welffens In Sports Classic Tennis Final
 Bob Cohen
In a rematch from earlier this year, 15 year old Sergio Martinez broke the three tournament winning streak of Yan Welffens in the men’s “A” division Saturday at the Canto Del Sol Tennis Club.more »»»
Marina Del Ray to Puerto Vallarta now 4 Races in 1
 Rich Roberts
Race entry packets for "four races in one" - Del Rey Yacht Club's new format for its 19th biennial International Yacht Race from Marina del Rey to Puerto Vallarta next February - are available online on the new race Web site at www.pv07.com.more »»»
Martinez & Martinez Win Pro AM at Pipi’s 10th Annual Canto Del Sol Tennis Classic
 Bob Cohen
Canto Del Sol tennis pro Polo Martinez was a proud Papa Saturday afternoon after his two sons Sergio and Roberto captured victory in the 10th Annual Pipi’s Canto Del Sol Tennis Classic.more »»»
3rd American School Golf Scramble at El Tigre And Hollywood Auction Night
 Bob Cohen
On Saturday, May 27th the El Tigre Golf Club in Nuevo Vallarta will be hosting the American School Golf Scramble Tournament. El Tigre Golf Director and good friend Jesus Carmona invited me out to El Tigre for breakfast and to meet Ileana Truqui, the president of the American School PTA.more »»»
Seven Checks for Seven Charities
 Peter Gray
The Puerto Vallarta Blue Agave Classic and Champions Tour, which was held at the Vista Vallarta Golf Club earlier this month, donated $525,000 pesos to seven local charities at the Marina Golf Club.more »»»
PV Girls Rythmica Dancers in Final Competition for National Championships
 Bob Cohen
Puerto Vallarta's girl's gymnastic team had their final practice Saturday at the Municipal Gymnasium before they head to Tampico for the National Championships on April 26th.more »»»
Banderas Bay Fishing Report
 Myles Lineberger
The tourist season is coming to a close as all the snow birds head back north, but the fish are here. The action has been spotty both offshore and inshore - you just have to fish for what is biting and not get stuck on one particular species.more »»»
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