Category: Sports
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
Aeziah Divine To Ride At Brands Hatch
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine will compete as a guest rider for Sencat Talent Team – Mortimer Racing in the R&G Talent Cup at the iconic Brands Hatch in Kent, England, next weekend. The 14-year-old will stand in for injured rider Alexander Rowan in the fourth round of the Moto3 class competition. Divine previously... Read more of this article
Wins For PHC And Paget In U23 League
PHC Zebras Under-23 defeated Somerset Eagles Under-23 3-1 in the Bermuda Football Association Under-23 Summer League play-offs at BFA Field on Wednesday [July 10]. Shavon Nisbett scored the opening goal for PHC in the tenth minute before Joshua Joseph doubled their lead in the 31st minute. Tyler Emery pulled a goal back for Somerset in the 75th minute... Read more of this article
Adam Hall Continues To Impress For Biloxi
Baseball player Adam Hall continued his fine form for Biloxi Shuckers in their 5-4 defeat to Chattanooga Lookouts at AT&T Field in the Double A Southern League yesterday [July 11]. A wild pitch in the fourth inning allowed Hall to score from third base, making the score 3-2. The 25-year-old was promoted to the Shuckers from the Rookie-level ACL... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Defeats World Number 1
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade defeated world number 1 Yee Ting Jeralyn Tan 4-2 and will play her final pool match against Bat-El Brighton-Ha Cohen tomorrow. A spokesperson said, “Yushae DeSilva-Andrade beat world number 1 player Yee Ting Jeralyn Tan from Singapore today 4-2. Fantastic result for Yushae. “She will now play final pool match tomorrow... Read more of this article
