Category: Sports
Results: 2024 BASA Short Course Championships
The Bermuda Short Course National Championships concluded at the National Sports Center. Bella Howes won the girls 15 & over 200 SC meter freestyle touching the wall in a time of 2:09.64, Adriana Argent was second in 2:09.89, while Katherine Wheddon was third in 2:11.83. During the boys 15 & over 200 SC meter freestyle, Thomas Cechini touched... Read more of this article
Bermuda Athletes Win Medals At Phoenix Wushu
[Written by Stephen Wright] Athletes from the Bermuda Sanshou Association will return to the island with 13 medals from the recent Phoenix Wushu Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona. Kaelin Cox claimed two gold and three silver medals in taolu [a set of stylised movements]. Meanwhile, there were gold medal wins in sanda [Chinese kickboxing] for Krista Dyer,... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis On Season Goals And More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jessica Lewis believes she is approaching her peak as an athlete as she builds towards the Paralympic Games in Paris this summer. The 30-year-old recently won her second Female Athlete of the Year award in recognition of her gold medal display in the T53 100 metres at the Parapan Am Games in Santiago, Chile, in November last... Read more of this article
Fight Night Champion Event Postponed
[Written by Stephen Wright] Fight Night Champion scheduled for The Shed in Dockyard on March 30 has been postponed because of “unforeseen circumstances” and rescheduled for May 25. The event was to be co-headlined by Bermudian professional boxers Andre Lambe and Nikki Bascome. Epic Entertainment, the promoter, told Bernews: “Due to unforeseen... Read more of this article
Youth Footballers Selected For Honours
Five local youth footballers have been selected for their National Surf Select age group teams after impressing at the recent Surf Nation Champions League in San Diego, California, last month. Nyori Dill has been selected to the 2010 Surf National Select boy’s white team and invited to attend the Surf Cup International Morocco tournament in Tanger,... Read more of this article
2024 Carifta Games Squad Hit By Injuries
Bermuda’s squad for the upcoming Carifta Games in St George’s, Grenada, has been hit by a slew of injuries. Kallan Richardson [1,500 and 500 metres], J’Jaz Richards [100 and 200], I’Aura Golding [100 and 100 hurdles], Azari Jones [1,500 and 3,000], Simeon Hayward [800 and 4x100], and Arima Turner [4x100] had all qualified for the annual... Read more of this article
BBA Announce 2023 Cycling Award Winners
The Bermuda Bicycle Association recognised the accomplishments of Bermuda’s cycling community in 2023 at the annual awards ceremony, saying “the dedication, passion, and hard work of our cyclists have not gone unnoticed, both locally and on the international stage.” “Last year, Bermuda’s medal haul at the Caribbean Road Cycling Championships... Read more of this article
Visitors Enjoy Golf Tournament With Clyde Best
Under the patronage of football legend Clyde Best, the BDA UK Eire FAM Trip held a golf tournament on Saturday [March 16], at Newstead Belmont Hills. Kim Swan said, “The tournament saw the 25 overseas visitors interacting with industry stakeholders in a fun format [Captain's Choice]. The big winner was a lifelong West Ham supporter who loves... Read more of this article
Photos: 2024 Champion Taekwondo Tiger Clash
The 2024 Champion Taekwondo Tiger Clash celebrated Bermuda’s taekwondo community’s prowess while marking the dojo’s 22nd anniversary. A spokesperson said, “The 2024 Champion Taekwondo Tiger Clash, hosted by Champion Taekwondo Dojang in collaboration with Shotocup, captivated audiences and showcased the thrilling athleticism of... Read more of this article
FC Bascome U13 Win USL Academy Cup
Teams from FC Bascome recently participated in the USL Academy Cup held in Tampa, Florida. The Under-20 squad secured a runner-up position in Legacy Group B. Their inaugural victory came in their third game, where they overcame Miami FC with a score of 4-1. However, they were narrowly defeated by Tobacco Road FC with a scoreline of 1-0 in the match... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Wins Florida Winter Tour Round 3
Scott Barnes concluded competing in the 2024 Florida Winter Tour – Round 3, making an excellent showing to claim the victory. Barnes took to the track on the final day for Warm Up Race in the ROK Shifter Masters FWT Class, where he finished 2nd with a 6 lap time of 5:16.32. Barnes’ strong performance in the competition continued when he won... Read more of this article
Results: Premier & First Division Football
Footballers in both the Premier Division and First Division were in action this weekend, with the Somerset Trojans, Hamilton Parish, Young Men Social Club, Wolves, and Southampton Rangers all earning wins. Premier Division Paget Lions 1 – Somerset Trojans 2 At the Southampton Oval, the Somerset Trojans kept their survival in the Premier Division... Read more of this article
Photos: 29th Bodhidharma Shiai Martial Arts
The 29th Bodhidharma Shiai, held at the Whitney Institute, showcased thrilling karate action and witnessed remarkable performances from athletes of all ages and skill levels. A spokesperson said, “Talia Iris, representing the Bodhidharma Zenji-Ryu Karate Dojo, stole the show by claiming victory in the Black Belt Kata Combine. Her flawless execution... Read more of this article
Video: Jacob Madeiros Scores For May River
Bermudian footballer Jacob Madeiros struck a free kick for the May River Varsity team in their recent match against the Lucy Beckham High School. Despite his heroics, Madeiros, who captains May River in Bluffton, South Carolina, could not prevent his side losing 5-4 on penalties after the game ended 2-2 in regulation time. Madeiros, an attacking midfielder,... Read more of this article
Heidi Mello Re-Elected As CEA President
Heidi Mello has been re-elected as the President of the Caribbean Equestrian Association [CEA]. For the second year running Mello received all seven votes for the position. The Caribbean Equestrian Association [CEA] currently has six member nations from the English-speaking Caribbean, consisting of: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Islands,... Read more of this article
Beauty And The Beasts Win Local Time-Trial
A star-studded local cycling team captured the open category title in the KPMG Bermuda Junior Cycling Team Time-Trial yesterday [March 17]. Caitlin Conyers and Conor White, two of island’s most decorated cyclists, joined Darren Glasford and Matt Boys in Beauty and The Beasts, with the foursome posting a time of 20min 31sec. Fabian Schonenberg, Jackson... Read more of this article