Bali Sporting Events
Buffalo Races in Lovina Bali
Negara isn’t the only place in Bali where you can see a buffalo race. The sport is popular in Lovina, to be exact, in the village of Kaliasem. The tradition originated in Madura, is NE Java. Settlers brought it to both Kaliasem and Negara. Known locally as sapi gerumbugan, the races take place at the race in Kaliasem on particular afternoons.
Date: December 7th, 2006 |
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Kuta Karnival: Fun at the beach
This afternoon the sun was shining and crowds of mainly Balinese teenagers gathered on Kuta Beach, in anticipation of what the Kuta Karnival would bring them. Anyone driving along Jl. Pantai Kuta will notice the traffic blockages due to parking and pedestrians.
Date: September 20th, 2006 |
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Kuznetsova wins Wismilak tennis in Nusa Dua Bali
Svetlana Kuznetsova from Russia won her third Wismilak tennis tournament in Nusa Dua on sunday. I got a call from a friend asking if I wanted to sneak in at the last moment, but already had plans. Great to see Bali on the map for international sporting events. Here’s more from the Jakarta Post.
Date: September 17th, 2006 |
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Irish rider wins Tour d’Indonesia 2006
The grueling Tour d’Indonesia 2006, which stretches 1,352.2kms from Jakarta to Bali, finished on Monday and was won by Irishman David McCann. This event should be a a commercial for ’sweat wicking underwear’ and salt tablets. Well done to all who finished the race.
Here’s more from the Jakarta Post.
Date: September 5th, 2006 |
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Bali Gecko’s: Aussie rules team
Bali is home to many Australian expats, who like to keep in touch with the homeland. Those from Victoria, in particular, enjoy Aussie Rules football, and Bali has its own team, the Gecko’s.
Date: August 22nd, 2006 |
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Friday & Saturday night events in Bali
This is the final weekend of the Kuta Karnival, a good opportunity to get down to Kuta Beach, and check out the nightlife activities.
Here’s some of the nightlife action in our part of the world.
Date: September 22nd, 2006 |
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Kuta Karnival in full swing in Bali
The Kuta Karnival, the annual event that was inspired by the Bali Bombing in 2002, is in full swing. The event features surfing contests, beach soccer, music on Kuta Beach and a food court at the beach / Jl. Melasti.
Date: September 18th, 2006 |
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Wismilak tennis tournament in Nusa Dua Bali
The annual Wismilak women’s tennis tournament is underway at Nusa Dua. The tournament, officially called the Wismilak International 2006, features star players such as Svetlana Kuznetsova, Patty Schnyder and Lindsay Davenport.
Date: September 10th, 2006 |
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Tour de Indonesia taking off today
The Tour de Indonesia kicks off today in Jakarta. The 1,352.2 kilometer race, ends in Bali on September 4th. In a sene the riders are very lucky, they are getting to rice across Java traffic free, something others only dream of.
Date: August 23rd, 2006 |
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Indonesia’s Surf Time Magazine Holding the Third Annual Surf Time Awards
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 15 August, 2006 : Surf Time Magazine, the original Indo surf mag hold the 3rd Annual Surf Time Awards on the 17th of August 2006, celebrating Indonesian independence day. This all day event take place on the Blue Ocean Beach, Seminyak.
Date: August 16th, 2006 |
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