Category: Sports
Video: Interview With Jah-Nhai Perinchief
Bermuda triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief – in an interview with professional footballer LeiLanni Nesbeth — said he is determined to make a mark when he competes at his first Olympic Games in Paris. Qualifying as one of the top 35 ranked men’s triple jumpers, Perinchief believes he is ready to shine on the biggest stage after narrowly... Read more of this article
Betschart Finishes 17th In R&A Junior Open
Oliver Betschart concluded competing at the R&A Junior Open in Scotland, placing 17th. A spokesperson said, “The third and final round of The R&A Junior Open was played at the par 72 Kilmarnock [Barassie] Links Course. Oliver Betschart opened with a solid par before a double bogey on the tricky second. He had a fantastic bounce back... Read more of this article
Video: Olympic Medalist Clarence Hill Interview
Bermuda’s most decorated boxer Clarence Hill has encouraged the island’s Olympians and Paralympians to aspire for greatness in Paris. Hill, who became the island’s first Olympic medal winner when he claimed bronze in the heavyweight division at the 1976 Montreal Games, describes competing against the best athletes in the world as an unforgettable... Read more of this article
Barnes Places Fourth Overall In Cincinnati
Karting driver Scott Barnes finished fourth overall in the Shifter Masters class and won the Rok class in the third round of the Stars Championship Series, the Clash at the Club, in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the weekend. Competing at the Motorsports Country Club, Barnes came second in heat one, tenth in heat two, and fourth in the pre-final before the final... Read more of this article
Betschart Continues Competing In Junior Open
Oliver Betschart continued competing in the 2024 R&A Junior Open in Scotland. A spokesperson said, “The second round of The R&A Junior Open was played in typical Scottish conditions with cooler temperatures and a variable breeze coming off the Firth of Clyde providing a different challenge for the young players at the Kilmarnock [Barassie]... Read more of this article
French Consul Sends Best Wishes To Athletes
The French Honorary Consul in Bermuda extended her best wishes to the Bermuda Olympic and Paralympic teams as they prepare to compete in Paris, France. A spokesperson said, “The Honorary Consul of France wishes ‘Bonne chance’ and ‘Bon voyage’ to the Bermuda Olympic Delegation as they prepare to travel to Paris this week. “The... Read more of this article
Skye Ferguson Wins BBA Criterium Race
Skye Ferguson, of Winners Edge, claimed victory in the Bermuda Bicycle Association Criterium Race on Sunday [July 14]. Paulo Medeiros, of Winners Edge, competing in the Adult C division, came second and Keon Stevens, of Winners Edge, also competing in the Adult C division, finished third. In the youth 13-14 division, Kelise Wade claimed victory, with... Read more of this article
Desmond Crockwell Jr. Joins BCB As Intern
Desmond Crockwell Jr. joined the Bermuda Cricket Board as an intern through the SkillCraft Youth Internship Program to gain experience in social media marketing. In providing information about himself, Mr. Crockwell said, “I am 17 years old and recently graduated from Somersfield Academy on June 6th. I plan to attend Oxford Brookes University in... Read more of this article
‘The Best Interviews The Best’ Series To Launch
This summer, ten of Bermuda’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes will represent the island on the biggest sporting stage in Paris, and as part of Bernews special coverage leading up to the Games, we are launching a video series highlighting each one of the athletes. Top Athletes To Host The Video Series Our athletes have reached the very pinnacle... Read more of this article
Oliver Betschart Competes In R&A Junior Open
Oliver Betschart is competing in the 2024 R&A Junior Open in Scotland. A spokesperson said, “The 2024 R&A Junior Open is being hosted at Kilmarock [Barassie] Golf Links, Barassie, Scotland. The R&A Junior Open has 116 participants competing in u-16 Boys and Girls divisions from over 70 countries. This marks the second time 15 year... Read more of this article
Somerset Lady Trojans Earn BFA Women’s Title
Somerset Lady Trojans won the BFA Women’s League Championship title for the 2023/24 season. A BFA spokesperson said, “Congratulations to the Somerset Lady Trojans for taking home the BFA Women’s League Championship title for the 2023/24 season! This is their third league title. “The Trojans’ perfect score of 30 points in... Read more of this article
Bermuda Women Defeat Belize In Friendly
Goals from Jya Ratteray-Smith and Victoria Davis handed the Bermuda women’s national football team a 2-0 win away to Belize in their second friendly match yesterday [July 14]. Bermuda bounced back from losing 2-0 to Belize in their opening friendly last Thursday, taking the lead in the twelfth minute through Ratteray-Smith before Davis completed the... Read more of this article
