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 The Bahamas are known for being one of the most popular tourist destinations, because of it’s clear weather, pink sand beaches and the marine life.This city became a common wealth the 10th of July of 1973. The Bahamas have competed at fourteen Commonwealth Games. Since their appearance in 1954, athletes from The Bahamas have won thirty four medals at the Games, which is considered a lot. 

They usually play there games like, athletics, basketball, baseball, American football, swimming, softball, tennis, boxing and volleyball. Bahamas proudly hosted the VIth Commonwealth Youth Games from 18-23 July of 217. Over 1.000 athletes visited the Island and it was the largest event the Bahamas had ever hosted. 

Perhaps sport it’s really common in The Bahamas after they became part of the Commonwealth Games, there are many incredible things you could also do. You could go to Nassau, which is the capital of the islands. Is famous, for being a refuge for pirates, such as the exceptional Blackbeard, in the XVIII century. 

One of the most distinguished place at the Bahamas are “Las Exumas”.  Most famous athletes go to live the unique experience of this peculiar beach. Although it might seem like a regular beach, if you go, you would have the luck to swim between adorable pigs and harmless sharks.

All in all, being part of the Commonwealth Games had has a positive influence in The Bahamas. Not only because it has promoved sport and games, but also, because it has atracted even more tourist that this islands had already have. 





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