Category: Sports
Photos: BFA Youth & Girls Awards Ceremony
Two weeks after hosting the Senior End of Season Awards Ceremony, the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] held its first-ever End of Season Youth Awards Ceremony for the 2021/22 Appleby Youth Leagues and All Girls’ Leagues, honouring some of the island’s top male and female youth players, as well as their Coaches. The Association previously announced... Read more of this article
Photos: SSL Sailing Team Compete In Switzerland
Bermuda’s sailing team placed third in the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series in Switzerland, and while they made a strong showing to claim two victories to finish in third, they will not advance to the finals. Following the racing action, SSL Team Bermuda said, “What a way to finish the final race, a dominating first position! Finished... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Dame Flora Places 3rd In Japan
Dame Flora Duffy recently raced to a third place finish at the World Triathlon Championship Series in Yokohama, Japan, completing the Olympic-distance event — her first race of the year — in 1hr 51min 55sec. “It’s nice to be back, and I am happy with my race. I have a lot to work on and I knew I had to push if I wanted to have a good... Read more of this article
Photos: Youth Sailors In SailGP Inspire Action
This past weekend, Bermuda’s next generation of sailing superstars displayed their skills while taking part in the SailGP’s Inspire Careers and Racing programs as part of the Bermuda SailGP presented by Hamilton Princess. SailGP previously announced that 17 students were awarded internships in the Inspire Careers program and 34 local Inspire Racing... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Second Day Of Bermuda SailGP
The second day of racing in the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess took place today [May 15], with Australia claiming the victory. The event saw a nine-strong fleet take part, with Great Britain, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Denmark, and France all in action in the two-day event, which was... Read more of this article
Photo Set #3: First Day Of 2022 SailGP Event
The first day of racing in the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess took place yesterday [May 14] with teams from Great Britain, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Denmark, and France all hitting the waters for three rounds of racing, as crowds of people watched from both land and sea. We will have... Read more of this article
Photos: First Day Of Racing In 2022 SailGP
The SailGP event kicked off today [May 14] with teams from Great Britain, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Denmark, and France all hitting the waters for three rounds of racing. A look at the standings and images from the first day of action is below, and you can view all Bernews coverage of SailGP here. Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos: SailGP Teams Final Practice Sessions
The Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess is set to get underway today [May 14], with a fleet of high-speed, F50 catamarans to compete in the event, which will be broadcast internationally. The competition features teams from Great Britain, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Denmark, and France and... Read more of this article
Photos: The Bermuda-Lorient Challenge Begins
The first Bermuda Lorient – Pure Ocean Challenge, is underway with the attempted record breaking crossing expected to take under 13 days. A spokesperson said, “The boat left from St George’s, Bermuda, on the 3000nm crossing, passing the starting line at 21h48 BST on Friday 6th May. “The time to beat for the crossing, of 12 days 23... Read more of this article
Photos: SailGP Teams Practice In Bermuda
The Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess will take place from May 14- 15 in Bermuda, and the international teams are practicing on our waters, with their high tech foiling F50 catamarans capable of speeds in the region of 100kph. The BTA previously noted that “SailGP is one of the world’s fastest growing racing properties... Read more of this article
Photos: BFA Women’s League Season Opener
The Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s League got underway on Friday at the BFA field, with PHC taking on YMSC, followed by Footy Queens vs Dandy Stars, with PHC Lady Zebras and Footy Queens claiming the wins. Chair of the Women’s Committee Charryse Bean previously said, “The Women’s Committee is excited to start back up the Women’s... Read more of this article
Photos, Video, 360: BEF’s Welcome Home Show
[Updated] The Bermuda Equestrian Federation’s Welcome Home Show event got underway today [April 23] at the Bermuda Botanical Gardens arena, with the event set to continue tomorrow. A spokesperson previously said, “This is particularly exciting at the inaugural Welcome Home Show was held on these very grounds back in 2011. “Show Director... Read more of this article
Photos: 3D Look At BRCC Cycling Criterium
The 3D pop up graphics below offer a unique look at some of the action from the BRCC Criterium in the east end, where cyclists rode a new course introduced by the Bermuda Roulers Cycle Club. You can view our coverage of the cycling event here, and take a look at some virtual 3D popup versions of images from the race below, and view past 3D photo galleries... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Bermuda Defeats Grenada 6-0
The Bermuda Women’s Football National Team took on Grenada yesterday [April 12] as part of the Concacaf W Qualifiers at the National Sports Center, with Bermuda claiming an impressive 6-0 victory in front of an enthusiastic crowd at the Flora Duffy Stadium. Highlights of #Bermuda's 6-0 victory over Grenada | #BermudianExcellence pic.twitter.com/O44BJYdiq3 —... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: USATF Games & Local Events
Some of the world’s fastest runners made their way to the Flora Duffy Stadium for the USATF Bermuda Games on Saturday [April 9] with an array of top international athletes from nations including Canada, USA, Germany, Kenya, Zambia, Great Britain, Morocco, Jamaica, Barbados, Bahamas, Trinidad & Tobago, Brazil, Haiti, France, Liberia and Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: USATF Games & Local Events
The USATF Bermuda Games event was held today [April 9] at the Flora Duffy Stadium, featuring an array of top international athletes, including multiple Olympic medalists. A number of local entities combined to help bring this world class event to Bermuda, the main local event sponsor was Athene, the Run Jump Throw community partner was Butterfield... Read more of this article
