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Golf Night Out - Day of the Dead Edition
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
El Nayar Golf Club in Nuevo Vallarta will host a spectacular night golf tournament on October 31st at 6 pm to celebrate the Day of the Dead. There is a minimum handicap of 60 required to register, and the cost will be $1,500 pesos for club members and $1,850 pesos for the public.
Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser Attracts VIPs to Vallarta
 Gary Green
What does an award-winning songwriter and musician, top radio personality and former Major League Baseball players have in common? They'll all be in Puerto Vallarta November 8-11th to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's annual fishing and golf tournament, Hook the Cure.
Mexico City Hosts Homeless World Cup
 Diego Sancho
Fifty-six teams from all over the world competed in the 10th annual Homeless World Cup held in Mexico City's main plaza, the Zocalo, this week. Mexico's women's team thumped Brazil to win the championship in their edition of the tournament while the men narrowly lost to Chile.
Los Muertos Beach Fishing Tournament, Nov 2-3
 Lorena Sonrisas
You don’t have to be rich to enter the 5th Annual Los Muertos Beach Fishing Tournament! Scheduled to take place on Friday and Saturday, November 2nd and 3rd, this tournament is for the common man, with entry fees of only $2000 pesos per boat.
Golfer Ester Choe Earns Spot on LPGA Tour
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Ester Choe, winner of the Riviera Nayarit Classic, was proclaimed "Player of the Year 2012" at the Symetra Tour and has become the third consecutive winner from this tournament to obtain entrance to the LPGA, the highest rank for Woman's Professional Golf.
La Cruz Fishing Tournament Registration Breaks Records
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
With the confirmed participation of at least 78 fishing boats already registered for the International Sports Fishing Tournament of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Riviera Nayarit will break a new record this year. The tournament will take place at Marina Riviera Nayarit October 10-14.
10th Annual Puerto Vallarta Half Marathon
 BanderasNews.com
On Sunday, November 4th the 10th Annual Puerto Vallarta Half Marathon and 5K Competition will be run. As part of the Mexican circuit of marathons and half-marathons, some of the best athletes from all over Mexico - and the world - run this popular race every year.
Banderas Bay Women's Shelter Golf Tournament
 Banderas News Team
The Banderas Bay Women's Shelter Annual International Charity Golf Classic is scheduled to be held on November 16th at Vista Vallarta Club de Golf. All proceeds will go towards the completion of the Puerto Vallarta area's only safe house for women and children.
Son of Mexican Icon Looks to Become A Star
 Tim Dahlberg
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., son of the retired boxing champion and Mexican icon, is now a star in his own right, headlining a big Mexican Independence Day weekend fight just like his father used to do. Unlike his father, the jury is still out on just how good Chavez Jr. really is.
Mexico Racks Up 21 Medals at 2012 Paralympics
 Kieran Lynch
Mexico snapped up 21 medals, 6 of which gold, as the Paralympics came to an end with the closing ceremony on Sunday. Mexico's most successful event was Swimming, racking up a total of 9 medals, with Sanchez Martinez taking 2 and Juan Reyes winning 1 of the gold medals.
Renovations Underway at Flamingos Golf Course
 Francisca Cariñosa
In an effort to provide players with a better golfing experience, improvements are currently being made to Riviera Nayarit's Flamingos Golf Course. According to course manager Claudi Staines, all par-3 tee boxes are being extended, and the 2nd hole is being completely upgraded.
Greg Norman May Return to Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
With the Mexican Pacific providing a stunning tropical backdrop, it's no wonder that some of the world's greatest golfers have chosen to design courses in Riviera Nayarit, including Greg Norman, who may soon return for the re-opening tournament of the Litibú golf course he designed.
First Int'l Fishing Tournament in La Cruz
 Francisca Cariñosa
Club de Pesca Tepic promises to continue doing honor to the title of the 'Best Fishing Tournament on the Mexican Pacific' at the 1st International Fishing Tournament in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, which is scheduled to take place at Marina Riviera Nayarit from October 10-14, 2012.
La Cruz Hosts Weekend Regatta, Sept 1-2
 LivePuntaMita.com
It's sailing time! La Cruz Yacht Club at Marina Riviera Nayarit is organizing a regatta for the first weekend of September. The competition is open to all sailors, and will feature Optimist Boys, Optimist Girls, Optimist Beginners, Laser Radial, Laser, and Windsurfing races.
Mexico Has Best Olympics in Over 40 Years
 Global Times
The Mexican delegation for the London 2012 Olympic Games had its best performance in over 40 years for the summer games, winning seven medals. It is the second best Olympic showing for Mexico ever, only surpassed by the 1968 athletes who won 9 medals overall.
Mexico Wins Olympic Gold Medal in Men's Soccer
 Huffington Post
Mexico forward Oribe Peralta scored a goal in each half to lift Mexico to a shocking 2-1 victory over Brazil, earning Mexico its first-ever Olympic soccer gold medal. Mexico's previous best finish was in 1968, when the team finished fourth on home soil.
Olympic Soccer: Mexico Beats Japan 3-1
 Chris Brummitt
Oribe Peralta scored with a swerving, long-range strike to help Mexico beat Japan 3-1 on Tuesday and secure a spot in the final of the men's Olympic soccer tournament. Mexico will play Saturday against the winner of the Brazil-South Korea semifinal.
Mexican Diver Laura Sanchez Wins Olympic Bronze
LAHT
Mexico’s Laura Sanchez won the bronze medal in 3m springboard diving at the London Olympics on Sunday, giving her country its fifth medal at the Games. China’s Minxia Wu took the gold medal, while her countrywoman, Zi He, won the silver medal in Sunday’s competition.
Women Win Mexico's 1st Olympic Archery Medals
 EFE
Mexico ended its medal drought in Olympic archery in London today with a double triumph for Aida Roman and Mariana Avitia, who came away with the silver and bronze, respectively. South Korea's Ki Bo-bae beat Roman in the final to take the gold.
Mexico's Women Divers Win Olympic Silver
Hispanically Speaking News
On Tuesday, Mexico’s Paola Espinosa and Alejandra Orozco won the Olympics silver medal in women’s 10-meter synchronized diving with 343.32 points. With this award, Mexico has now won 57 medals in its history of Olympic competition - 12 gold, 20 silver and 25 bronze.
Hoops for Hope Classic Coming to Vallarta
 Kyle Franko
Basketball Organizer PlanBC3, LLC and the National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation have announced pairings for the inaugural Hoops for Hope Classic to be held this season at campus sites, with finals played November 24-25, 2012 at the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center.
Track & Field Masters Championship in Vallarta
 Lorena Sonrisas
The Mexican Federation of Masters Athletes invites all athletes aged 30 and older to participate in the XXXVII Mexican Master Track & Field Championships, scheduled to take place at the Agustin Flores Contreras Sports Center in Puerto Vallarta from August 9 to 12, 2012.
FMG Certifies Las Huertas Golf Course
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Las Huertas Golf Course, an executive 9-hole, 3,958 yards, par 32 golf course located in San Pancho Nayarit, was recently endorsed by the Mexican Golf Federation. The course will soon be open to the public, with an inauguration tentatively planned for next October.
102 Mexican Athletes Compete at Olympics
 Banderas News Team
Mexico will go to the London 2012 Olympic Games with a 102-athlete delegation and will be accompanied by 109 others including officials, coaches, and doctors. Athletes who win medals at the games will be awarded cash prizes according to Mexican sports authorities.
PV Expects 10,000 for 'Vallartazo 2012'
 Lorena Sonrisas
Organizers are expecting around 10,000 participants to take part in 'Vallartazo 2012,' an annual motorsport event in which people from all over Mexico rev up their motorcycles, ATVs, jeeps and 4x4 vehicles for a road trip that starts in Guadalajara and ends in Puerto Vallarta.
Nuevo Vallarta Nicklaus Golf Academy Open
 Lorena Sonrisas
The Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf has inaugurated its first school in the Banderas Bay region. Located on the Nayar Golf Course at Mayan Palace Resort in Nuevo Vallarta, the Academy promises to be one of the most complete golf instruction and training facilities in the world.
Biking the Trails in Guanajuato, Mexico
 Jayme Moye
Dubbed the heart of Mexico, the interior state of Guanajuato, Mexico is a land of artist colonies, World Heritage sites, and the Sierra Madre Mountains – all connected by trails that are perfect for mountain biking.
 Riviera Nayarit Tops Summer Surfing Lists
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The Huffington Post, Oyster Blog and Men's Health recently named Sayulita and Punta Mita as some of North America's must-visit summer destinations for surf lovers. Some other place to catch the waves in Riviera Nayarit include Lo de Marcos and Destiladeras.
 Quiksilver Surf Open Acapulco, July 17-22
 ASP International
ASP North America made a last-minute addition to the schedule with the ASP 4-Star Quiksilver Surf Open Acapulco officially confirmed on June 26. Scheduled to take place at Playa Revolcadero July 17-22, the tournament is open to all national and international pro surfers.
Riviera Nayarit 10K Marathon Returns November 17
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Lace up your shoes and prepare to participate in the 4th Annual Riviera Nayarit Half-Marathon and 10K, taking place on November 17, 2012. Now in its fourth year, this popular road race travels a route designed to showcase the natural beauty of Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico.
Nayarit Surfers Ride the Waves to Success
 Lorena Sonrisas
Sayulita proved to be the perfect venue for the 1st National SUP Championship participants, who enjoyed three days of spectacular surf and stimulating competition. The Nayarit team stood out not only for warm hospitality to visiting competitors, but also as the best surfers.
6° Int'l Tuna & Marlin Fishing Tournament
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The Bahía de Banderas Sport Fishing Club has announced the 6th International Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament, which will return to Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle from July 12-14, 2012, and feature two new categories: dorado and cath-and-release sailfish.
Sayulita Hosts 1st National SUP Competition
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The natural surroundings of Riviera Nayarit will provide a spectacular backdrop for the First National Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Championship, which is endorsed by the Surf Association of Nayarit and the Mexican Surf Federation, and will take place in Sayulita June 7-10, 2012.
Guadalajara Native Ochoa to Receive Award
 mexicotoday.org
Guadalajara native Lorena Ochoa was rewarded the Executive Women’s Golf Association Leadership Award in recognition of her contributions to women’s golf. Ochoa has the distinction of being the first Mexican-born golfer, female or male, to be ranked No. 1 in the world.
Litibú Celebrity Golf Experience June 16
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
All profits from the Celebrity Golf Experience tournament, scheduled to take place at the Litibú golf course in Riviera Nayarit on June 16th, will go to the RIE Foundation, which supports Nayarit children with Down syndrome, autism or psychomotor disorders.
Tecate's Search for Ultimate Soccer Fans
 Tecate.com
Tecate recently launched a search for a group of soccer fans with enough character and skills to travel to and report on a soccer game in Mexico or the US. Details of the search will be communicated to consumers via point of sale materials at retail locations.
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