Hosts Bahamas Men Create History 

Nassau, The Bahamas, August 22 - Hosts, The Bahamas men won their first match against Barbados to create history at the 19th CAZOVA championships being played here in Nassau, The Bahamas. 

After placing last in Group A the locals gave their fans lots to cheer for in the Kendal GL Isaacs National Gymnasium with a stunning win over former 10 times kings Barbados 22-25, 25-19, 25-20, 18-25, 15-12. The Bahamas who lost the 1994 finals to Barbados in the same venue had never beaten the Bajans in meetings since 1992. 

The Bajans could not match the power of Bahamas’ attack or net and ground defence.  Barbados who have never ended out of the top four at CAZOVA will battle their arch rivals Trinidad and Tobago for the fifth spot.  

Jamaica overcame a tough opening set to win their quarterfinal match from T&T 30-32, 25-17, 26-24, 25-17. Jamaica qualified to meet the Group B winners Curacao while the other semifinal match pits The Bahamas against Suriname.