Category: Sports
Adventure Camps Set For Summer
The Bermuda Adventure and Surf BDA will host a series of camps for local youngsters this summer. The Cheese Adventure Camp is for youngsters aged ten and above and will feature surfing, paddleboarding, cliff jumping, exploring beaches and caves. It will run from 8.30 am to 3 pm, with drop-off at the Botanical Gardens. Meanwhile, the Sports Adventure... Read more of this article
Photos: Minister Supports Olympic Team
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell, met with members of Bermuda’s Olympic Team – Adriana Penruddock [sailing], Jack Harvey, [swimming] and Emma Harvey [swimming] — as they prepare for the upcoming games. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently as a show of support, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport,... Read more of this article
Inkster Elected As Island Games Chairman
Andrew Inkster was elected as the new chairman of the International Island Games at its Annual General Meeting in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. A spokesperson said, “The AGM of the International Island Games was held this week in Orkney Islands [Scotland]. A new chairman, Andrew Inkster, was voted in by the member islands. He is pictured here... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Olympic And Paralympic Venues
Bermuda’s ten Olympic and Paralympic athletes will compete at six different venues in Paris and Marseilles this summer. Bernews takes a closer look: OLYMPIC GAMES VENUES Athletics: The Stade de France Jah-Nhai Perinchief [triple jump] Jah-Nhai Perinchief will grace the country’s largest stadium, which has hosted such events as the Football... Read more of this article
Video: DeSilva-Andrade Wins Medal In Portugal
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade won a silver medal at the Povoa World Boccia Cup in Portugal today [July 13]. The Bermudian, who competes in the women’s BC1 Division, defeated an opponent from Israel to advance to the semifinals, where she then defeated an opponent from Croatia to advance to the finals, where she lost to Brazil’s Andreza De Oliveira. DeSilva-Andrade... Read more of this article
Jah-Nhai Perinchief Wins Event In Memphis
Triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief has warmed up for the Olympic Games in Paris by winning the elite men’s event at the Ed Murphey Track Classic in Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday [July 11]. Perinchief claimed victory with his fifth and final leap of 16.82 metres. The 26-year-old, whose personal best is 17.03, is part of Bermuda’s eight-team squad... Read more of this article
OpenMat Bermuda To Compete In Boston
OpenMat Bermuda have sent a team of 11 junior and senior athletes to the BJJ GI and No Gi Round-Robin Tournament in Boston, which starts today [July 13]. Representing the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym are juniors Keegan Dyer, Thea Dyer, Logan Frith, Gaia Angeli, Elias Angeli, Dash Irvine and Giles Roberts. Also competing are adults Jahmali Bridgewater [200lbs],... Read more of this article
Dandy Town And Village Win On Penalties
Dandy Town Under-23 defeated Somerset Trojans Under-23 3-2 on penalties in the Bermuda Football Association Under-23 Summer League play-offs yesterday at BAA Field [July 12]. The matched ended 2-2 after regulation time. Meanwhile, in the other play-off at BAA Field yesterday, North Village Under-23 defeated FC Bascome Under-23 4-3 on penalties after... Read more of this article
U16 Basketball Team Competes In Grand Cayman
Bermuda’s U16 Men’s Basketball Team just concluded participating in the first annual Battle by the Beach in Grand Cayman. A spokesperson said, “Cayman was blessed not to suffer any significant damage from Hurricane Beryl but other teams weren’t as fortunate. Team Port Arthur from Texas, USA and teams from BVI and USVI cancelled... Read more of this article
Bermuda Women To Face Belize On Sunday
The Bermuda women’s national football team face Belize tomorrow [July 14] in their second friendly match. Coach Naquita Robinson’s squad of 24 players travelled to Belize on Tuesday and lost their opening friendly 2-0 on Thursday. Bermuda have travelled with several under-20 players and English-based players Eva Frazzoni, the Bermuda captain, and... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Reaches Final In Portugal
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has reached the final of the Povoa World Boccia Cup in Portugal and will face Brazil’s Andreza De Oliveira for the gold medal today [July 13]. DeSilva-Andrade, who competes in the women’s BC1 Division, beat Dora Basic, of Croatia, 12-0 in the semi-final yesterday. The Bermudian is warming up for the Paralympic Games in Paris,... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Welcomes Competition At City
Nahki Wells has welcomed the increased competition for places at Sky Bet Championship side Bristol City this season. City have boosted their attacking options after signing striker Fally Mayulu from Austrian team Rapid Vienna for $3,200,000 [£2,500,000]. Wells, 34, has been training alongside Mayula and Japanese forward Yu Hirakawa, another new capture,... Read more of this article
