Category: Sports
Round The Island Power Boat Race Cancelled
The Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] announced that the 2020 Annual Round the Island Power Boat Race has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. BPBA Commodore Robert Cardwell said, “We have today announced to our membership that due to the Covid-19 pandemic we are forced to cancel the 2020 Annual Round the Island Power Boat race. “As... Read more of this article
Cricket: ICC Postpones T20 Americas Qualifier
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the International Cricket Council [ICC] has made a decision to postpone the ICC T20 Americas Qualifier 2020, an event which the Bermuda Men’s National Cricket Team was set to compete in. A BCB spokesperson said, “The International Cricket Council [ICC] has announced the postponement of the ICC T20 Americas... Read more of this article
National Sports Centre Reopens With Restrictions
The National Sports Centre will reopen today [June 16] with Covid-19 related restrictions in place. Craig Tyrrell, the NSC’s SVP Operations Manager, said: “There are a number of changes we have put in place to ensure the health and wellbeing of all users of the facility. All groups are required to manage their own activities, following the guidelines... Read more of this article
Zwift PowerUp Tri Podcast Interviews Duffy
The Zwift PowerUp Tri Podcast has interviewed Bermudian triathlete Flora Duffy, discussing performing at different distances and disciplines and “how to be a multidimensional triathlete.” Ms. Duffy recently competed in the opening event of the Global Online Z PRO June Invitational, finishing 17th overall in a field of 30 riders; in April,... Read more of this article
Equestrian: BEF Names 2019/20 Award Winners
With its annual awards dinner canceled due to Covid-19, the Bermuda Equestrian Federation [BEF] has released the names of its 2019/20 award winners. A spokesperson said, “In support of the Bermuda Government’s directions regarding precautions relating to Covid-19, several BEF sanctioned competitions and events, including the annual Bermuda Equestrian... Read more of this article
Tennis: MTM Covid Championships Finals
Just as it did in the finals of the Manders Tennis Management Championships on January 11, the Manders Tennis Management Covid Championships came to an exciting end at the Fairmont Tennis Courts. Gavin Manders was once again on the court for the final facing off against his Davis Cup teammate youngster Tariq Simons. Manders was looking to avenge his... Read more of this article
Parfitt-Williams, Fylkir Compete In Friendly Match
Djair Parfitt-Williams and Fylkir Reykjavík recently began preparing for league season action in the First Tier League in Iceland with a friendly match. Parfitt-Williams and his teammates took to the field for a friendly match against Iceland Premier Division team Thór. The Bermudian and his teammates ended the match with a 2 – 2 draw. Related... Read more of this article
Smith & Douglas Win BPGA Tournament
The Bermuda Professional Golf Association restarted their 2020 tournament schedule at the Mid Ocean Club. The format was a Stableford Points event with teams consisting of a Junior and a Senior Pro. This was the first golf event held since the Dark-n-Stormy World Par 3 Championship back in March. Tournament Director, Chaka DeSilva, organized the event... Read more of this article
Western County Cup 2020 Series Cancelled
The 2020 Western County Series has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The statement said, “The Western Counties Cricket Association wishes to inform the public, that the 2020 Western County Series has been unfortunately cancelled. The annual event was scheduled to take place on July 4th, July 11th, August 8th, and August 29th at the White... Read more of this article
Duffy Finishes 17th In Z PRO Invitational Opener
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy competed in the opening event of the Global Online Z PRO June Invitational, finishing 17th overall in a field of 30 riders. The opening race saw the competitors compete on a Figure 8 route in Watopia, scaling the Zwift KOM in both directions before a flat sprint finish in downtown Watopia. Two riders in the women’s field... Read more of this article
Nine Parish Hill Climb Challenge Continues
The Bermuda Bicycle Associations Nine Parish Hill Climb Challenge Series continued, with the Hill Climb Series including one hill in each of the nine parishes. To date, Steve Smith is the only rider to have completed all nine climbs, while Pete Crayford and Alexander Mill have completed eight of the nine climbs. Miller has the best Sandys time thus... Read more of this article
BDA Watersports Re-Opens In Sandys
BDA Watersports has re-opened at the Robinson’s Marina in Sandys, offering a variety of water sport activities and excursions. Speaking at the re-opening today, Minister Of Tourism And Transport Zane DeSilva said, “Good afternoon, I am honoured to be here for the reopening of BDA Watersports, here at Robinson’s Marina, Somerset Bridge, Sandys... Read more of this article
