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DeSilva-Andrade And Hayward Reach Semis
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade and Omar Hayward have reached the semi-finals of the Coimbra World Boccia Cup in Portugal. DeSilva, competing in the BC1 women’s division, and Hayward, in the BC1 men’s division, will be in action today as they bid to reach the finals of their respective competitions. The tournament runs until Sunday [November 16]. Related... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Reflects On Performances
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has reflected on her performances at the World Boccia Americas Regional Championships in Cali, Colombia. Competing in the BC1 women’s division, DeSilva-Andrade was defeated 5-2 by Andreza Oliveira, of Brazil, in her final game. Omar Hayward also represented Bermuda at the competition in the BC1 men’s division. “I still have... Read more of this article
Omar Hayward Claims Victory In Colombia
Omar Hayward claimed his first win at the World Boccia Americas Regional Championships in Cali, Colombia, yesterday [October 9]. Competing in the BC1 men’s division, Hayward defeated Kevin Barillas Murga, of El Salvador, by a comfortable 7-1 margin. Hayward, who lost his opening two games, is third in his division. Related Stories Hayward To Compete... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade And Hayward Compete In Cali
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade and Omar Hayward are representing the island at the Cali 2025 World Boccia Americas Regional Championships. A spokesperson said, “Boccia Bermuda is thrilled to share that Paralympian Yushae DeSilva-Andrade and Para-Athlete Omar Hayward are currently competing in the Cali 2025 World Boccia Americas Regional Championships.... Read more of this article
Omar Hayward Plays In Opening Boccia Game
Omar Hayward played in his opening game of the BC1 male division at the World Boccia Americas Regional Championships in Cali, Colombia, yesterday [October 7]. Hayward, competing in pool A, was defeated 10-1 by Eduardo Reyes, of Mexico. The Bermudian faces Roly Castro Nunez, of Peru, today. Meanwhile, Yushae DeSilva-Andrade takes on Brazilian Andreza... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade And Hayward In Cali Event
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade and Omar Hayward are set to compete at the World Boccia Americas Regional Championships in Cali, Colombia. Hayward starts his campaign today [October 7] against Eduardo Reyes, of Mexico, in pool A of the BC1 male division. Meanwhile, DeSilva-Andrade takes on Brazilian Andreza Oliveira tomorrow in pool A of the BC2 women’s division. The... Read more of this article
Troy Farnsworth To Step Away From Boccia
Troy Farnsworth, who is known as “Mr Boccia” in Bermuda, is stepping away from the sport to spend more time with his family. Farnsworth, who has served as an administrator and board member for Boccia Bermuda, has been instrumental in the development of the island’s top player Yushae DeSilva-Andrade. She made history as the first boccia player... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Finishes Fourth In Poland
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade delivered an impressive performance at the Poznan 2025 World Boccia Challenger in Poland, finishing just shy of the podium in fourth place. DeSilva-Andrade topped Pool A with a perfect record of four consecutive wins. Her winning streak, however, came to a narrow end in the semi-finals, where she was edged out 3-2 by Spain’s... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Reaches Semi-Finals
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has reached the semi-finals of the Poznan 2025 World Boccia Challenger in Poland. Competing in the BC1 women’s division, DeSilva-Andrade finished top of Pool A after four straight wins, including a 5-1 victory over Poland’s Kinga Koza yesterday [June 26]. The Bermudian will meet Desirée Segarra, of Spain, in the semi-finals. Related... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Wins Three Boccia Games
[Updated with video] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has won her opening three matches at the Poznan 2025 World Boccia Challenger in Poland yesterday [June 25]. Competing in the BC1 women’s division, DeSilva-Andrade defeated Buket Sema Demirtas, of Turkey, 12-5 before beating Slovakian Daniela Drotarova 4-1. In round three, the Bermudian triumphed 7-0 over... Read more of this article
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade On Boccia Season
[Written by Stephen Wright] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade says she is feeling confident as she prepares for her first competition of the year at the Poznan 2025 World Boccia Challenger in Poland, starting on June 23. DeSilva Andrade returned to training at the start of the year after taking a break after finishing fourth in the BC1 women’s BC1 preliminary... Read more of this article
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade On Winning Award
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boccia player Yushae DeSilva-Andrade was left overwhelmed after being named Female Athlete of the Year at the 43rd Annual Sports Awards held at the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club on Sunday [March 23]. DeSilva-Andrade delivered a remarkable performance at the Paralympics in Paris last summer, finishing fourth at the event. She... Read more of this article
