Category: Sports
Photo Set II: Celebrating Special Olympians
Bermuda’s Special Olympians – who recently won 11 medals at the World Games in Berlin, Germany — traveled via a motorcade to the Cabinet Grounds yesterday [July 18] where they received certificates in recognition of their achievement. You can view our first set of photos and video here, and all our Special Olympics coverage by clicking here. Related... Read more of this article
Jon Beard Delighted With Bermuda’s Athletes
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jon Beard, the Bermuda Island Games Association chairman, has hailed the medal-winning displays of Bermuda’s athletes at the NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey, the Channel Islands, last week. Bermuda, who travelled with more than 70 athletes, claimed ten medals in archery, football, golf, indoor bowls, sailing... Read more of this article
Jr Caribbean Squash Championships Day Three
Mason Smith is Bermuda’s first Junior Casa winner since 2011, after he defeated Benjamin Sherratt in the Under 11 boys all-Bermuda final 16-14, 11-8, 11-7. In the girls Under 15 final, Somers Stevenson went down 11-7, 11-5, 11-6 to Avery Arjoon, while Owen Rosorea went down to Jayden George 11-5, 11-3, 11-3 in the boy’s Under 15 final. Team Bermuda... Read more of this article
Lewis: Always An Honour To Represent Island
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jessica Lewis said she feels “content” with her performances at the recent World Para Athletics Championships in Paris. Lewis finished fifth in the T53 women’s 100 metres in 17.22sec and seventh in the T53 women’s 400 in 1:00:47. During the build-up to the Championships, the sprinter teamed up with her new coach,... Read more of this article
Cricket: Kamau Leverock Helps Radcliffe Win
Kamau Leverock and his Radcliffe-on-Trent Cricket Club teammates picked up a 30 run victory over Mansfield Hosiery Mill Cricket Club. Radcliffe batted first and scored 191/4 before rain halted their inning after 38 overs, James Hawley was the top scorer with 83 not out, Leverock scored 3, Kieron Garside was the pick of the Mansfield bowlers with figures... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors Continue Competing In Greece
The 2023 Optimist Open European Championships continued in Thessaloniki, Greece, with three sailors flying the Bermuda flag. Only one race was held on day two to take the series to 4 races. James Ganal continues to lead the Bermuda fleet in 109th place with 134 points after finishing 40th, Rory Savage is in 135th place with 170 points, and Evan Davis... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Somerset & St George’s
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a Somerset and St George’s Cup Match graphic. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes below,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Celebrating Special Olympians
Bermuda’s Special Olympians – who recently won 11 medals at the World Games in Berlin, Germany — traveled via a motorcade to the Cabinet Grounds today [July 18] where they received certificates in recognition of their achievement. Speaking at the event today, Premier David Burt said, “Good afternoon Ministers, Distinguished guests,... Read more of this article
U17 Basketball Team To Participate In Tour
The Bermuda Basketball Association [BBA] is taking an U17 Junior Men’s National Team to Ontario, Canada to participate in a development tour at IEM Basketball from July 18 to 25, 2023. A spokesperson said, “IEM Basketball is York’s largest basketball organization for boys and girls with over 2,000 players and over 175 coaches making IEM one... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors Begin European Championships
The 2023 Optimist Open European Championships started in Thessaloniki, Greece, with three sailors flying the Bermuda flag. Three races were completed for all five fleets with the sea breeze around 7 knots. James Ganal leads the Bermuda fleet in 99th place with 94 points after finishes of 40th, 36th, and 18th; Rory Savage is in 127th place with 124 points,... Read more of this article
Bean Wilson Scores 50 For Golcar Cricket Club
Janhoi Bean Wilson and his Golcar Cricket Club 2nd XI teammates went down by 6 wickets against Thongsbridge Cricket Club in England. Batting first, Golcar were bowled all out for 112 after being sent to bat. Bean Wilson was the top scorer with 50, which came off 49 balls, he hit 4 fours and 3 sixes in his inning, D Wagstaff was the pick of the Thonsbridge... Read more of this article
Swimmers Set To Compete In Japan
Bermuda swimmers headed to Fukuoka, Japan to compete in the 20th edition of the 2023 World Aquatics Championships. Emma Harvey, Jack Harvey, Madelyn Moore, and Benedict Parfit are representing Bermuda at the event, and the team is accompanied by Bermuda National Coach Ben Smith. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top 10 Photos... Read more of this article
