Video: Bermuda Paralympic Team Enter Stadium
The 2016 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony is taking place this evening [Sept 7] in Rio, with Bermuda’s team — dressed in our traditional Bermuda shorts — entering the stadium behind flag-bearer Jessica Lewis.
The island is being represented by two athletes at these Games: Jessica Lewis is making her second Paralympic appearance for Bermuda and will compete in the 100m, 400m and 800m; while Yushae Desilva-Andrade is making her Paralympic debut and will compete in Boccia.
The 2016 Paralympic Games will take place from September 7-18 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with approximately 4,350 athletes from 165 countries set to take part.
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Great job guys good luck hope we get to see it.
Thanks so much for the excellent coverage. We can always count on you !
Congratulations to the Bermuda Team! Lets bring home the gold!
Good Luck Yushae and Jessica.
Let’s Go Bermuda!!!!
Best of luck to Jessica and Yushae! Can’t wait to see you out there!
Best of luck, be safe and enjoy. Go Bermuda!!!