Category: Sports
Bermy Bouncers To Compete In Japan
The Bermy Bouncers Jump Rope Team will be competing in the World Jump Rope Championships in Japan from July 27th – August 3rd. A spokesperson said, “The Bermy Bouncers Jump Rope Team, the island’s national representatives in the sport of jump rope will compete on a global stage this July at the World Jump Rope Championships in Kawasaki,... Read more of this article
Videos: Bermuda Football Teams Win Openers
Bermuda’s football teams launched their Island Games campaigns with a pair of victories today [July 13], as the men’s under-23 squad and the senior women’s team both secured wins in their opening matches. The Bermuda men’s under-23 team began their tournament with a solid 2-0 victory over the Western Isles, and later in the day, the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Videos: Island Games Day One Wrap-Up
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda men’s under-23 and women’s national football teams made winning starts to their Island Games campaigns in Orkney today [July 13]. In their opening match against the Western Isles, the under-23 team enjoyed a convincing 2-0 victory thanks to second-half goals from Joshua Joseph and Keyni Mills at the Rendall... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Plays For Luton Town
Bermudian striker Nahki Wells made his debut for his new club, Luton Town, in an 8-1 pre-season friendly victory against Slovenian Second League side NK Triglav Kranj. Wells played for 30 minutes in the match, which concluded a training week for his team in Slovenia. Related Stories Bradford Never An Option For Nahki Wells Nahki Wells Excited For... Read more of this article
Dash Simmons & Adrian Roach Score TKOs
Bermudian boxers Dash Simmons and Adrian Roach claimed victories at the “Run it Back” boxing event at The Shed. Simmons defeated Ian Darby of Jamaica by technical knockout. After four rounds of trading blows, Simmons connected with a right hand to Darby’s body, causing the Jamaican to take a knee. Referee Tony Mouchette stopped the... Read more of this article
Somerset Bridge Wins Western County Cup
A new champion has been crowned in the Western County Cup competition, as challengers Somerset Bridge staged an impressive upset to defeat cup holders Willow Cuts by 38 runs in the Second Round at White Hill Field. Somerset Bridge won the toss and elected to bat, posting a total of 158 before being bowled out. Their innings was anchored by Allan Douglas,... Read more of this article
Scott & Team Defeat Mississauga Monarchs
Bermudian basketball player Ralph Scott led his NBA Academy Select Purple team to an 83-68 victory over the Mississauga Monarchs at the NBA Academy Games. Scott scored a game-high 22 points in 26 minutes on the court. His performance included shooting 8-for-15 from the field and 3-for-6 from three-point range. The Bermudian player also contributed 7... Read more of this article
Drea Dominates In Triathlon Super Sprint Series
Jens Drea claimed a commanding victory this week in the latest installment of the Bermuda Triathlon Association’s Super Sprint Series, held at the picturesque Clearwater Beach. Drea showcased impressive form across the 200m swim, three-lap bike course, and two-lap run, crossing the finish line in a swift time of 25 minutes and 9 seconds. Following... Read more of this article
U23 Summer League KO Cup Semi-Finals
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] conducted the Semi-Final draw for the Under-23 Summer League Knock-Out Cup. Four strong teams remain in contention for the coveted silverware: the Somerset Trojans, Dandy Town Hornets, FC Bascome, and the PHC Zebras. Both semi-final matches are scheduled to take place on Monday, July 21st, with the BAA Field hosting... Read more of this article
Betschart, Musso Complete World Championship
Bermudian junior golfers Oliver Betschart and Dylan Musso have completed the final round of the Uswing Mojing Junior World Championship at Torrey Pines Golf Club in California. In a field of 216 players, Betschart finished tied for 48th place. He carded rounds of 77, 73, and 76 for a three-day total of 226, placing him at 10-over-par for the tournament. Musso... Read more of this article
Megan Berry Excited For Orkney Triathlon
[Written by Stephen Wright] Triathlete Megan Berry said she is “excited and nervous” about making her debut at the International Island Games in Orkney, Scotland, tomorrow [July 13]. The 31-year-old will be the first Team Bermuda athlete in action at the biennial Games when she competes at the Stomness Marina Slip at 4am BDA time. “I’m very... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Bermuda At Opening Ceremony
[Updated with photos + written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s travelling party of more than 60 athletes received the warmest of Orkney welcomes at the International Island Games opening ceremony today [July 12]. Held inside a pack Bignold Park in Kirkwall, Bermuda’s team looked resplendent in their eye-catching pink shirts, referencing the island’s... Read more of this article
