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Yushae DeSilva-Andrade On Paris Hopes
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boccia player Yushae DeSilva-Andrade said she hopes to have done enough to have qualified for the Paralympics in Paris this summer. The 30-year-old expects to discover next month whether she has met the standard for the Paralympics. DeSilva-Andrade, who competed at the recent Montreal World Cup, her first outing of the year,... Read more of this article
Jaydon Goddard Reflects On Pro League Debut
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian bodybuilder Jaydon Goddard made his professional debut at the IFBB Pittsburgh Pro in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the weekend. Goddard, who gained his pro card at the Amateur Olympia Orlando in November last year, becoming the youngest Bermudian at 25 to earn the designation, competed in the men’s physique class... Read more of this article
Kenni Thompson On Cup Final Win And More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kenni Thompson says scoring in the Adopt South Women’s Hampshire Senior Cup final was the “icing on the cake” of a memorable first five months at AFC Bournemouth Women. Thompson opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the first half of her team’s 3-1 win over Southampton Under-21s Pro Games Academy at the EBB... Read more of this article
Dame Flora Duffy On ‘Project Paris’ Hopes
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy says “Project Paris” is back on after her superb return to action after an 18-month injury lay-off at the World Triathlon Championship Series [WTCS] Yokohama in Japan last Friday [May 10]. Duffy, competing for the first time since clinching a record fourth world title in Abu Dhabi in November 2022, finished... Read more of this article
Jamin Hodgkins Departs Bridgend Ravens
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian rugby player Jamin Hodgkins and Bridgend Ravens have parted ways after the conclusion of the Welsh Indigo Group Premiership. Hodgkins, who joined Bridgend from second-tier Glamorgan Wanderers in January, is among 16 players to have left the club. The club’s website said: “With the 2023-2024 season now over,... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Named On City’s Retained List
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells has been awarded a mark of 6.5 out of 10 for his performances for Bristol City this season by the Bristol Live website. The Bermudian striker, who has been named on the club’s retained list of players for next term, scored eight goals in all competitions for the Sky Bet Championship club. He made 41 appearances,... Read more of this article
Saundre Simmons Happy To Fight In Mexico
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons has described himself as a “road warrior” as he prepares for his first fight outside the United States against Victor Aceves in Tijuana, Mexico, on Sunday [May 19]. Although Simmons will step into a ring on foreign soil for the first time, the cruiserweight has fought throughout... Read more of this article
Tyler Christopher On Upcoming Fight In UK
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher must “box clever” when he returns to action after a six-month injury lay-off against Cameroonian Serge Ambomo in Birmingham, England, on Saturday [May 18]. That is the view of his coach, Anthony Hull, who will be in the Bermudian’s corner when he faces journeyman Ambomo in a six-round super-welterweight bout. Although... Read more of this article
Racing Return Delights Dame Flora Duffy
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy admits it was a relief to return to the “blue carpet” following an 18-month injury lay-off after her superb seventh-place finish at the World Triathlon Championship Series event in Yokohama, Japan, on Friday [May 10]. Duffy, who had not raced since clinching a record fourth world title in Abu Dhabi in... Read more of this article
Na’im Zuill Signs Academy Contract At Bolton
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian footballer Na’im Zuill says he is “dreaming big” after signing a two-year academy contract with Sky Bet League One side Bolton Wanderers. The 14-year-old found himself a free agent after Oldham Athletic, who he had played for since 2018, were forced to close their academy after missing out on promotion from... Read more of this article
Remember When: Troy Darrell Faced Olajide
[Written by Stephen Wright] It has been exactly 37 years since Bermudian boxer Troy Darrell suffered a controversial defeat to Michael Olajide in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on May 10, 1987. The ten-round televised fight was considered a tune-up for the Canadian, a top prospect in the division, en route to contesting for the vacant IBF middleweight crown. However,... Read more of this article
Dame Flora Duffy Excited To Race Again
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy admits her return to competition has seemed like a “never-ending road” as she prepares for her first race in 18 months at the World Triathlon Championship Series [WTCS] Yokohama in Japan tomorrow [May 11]. Duffy, who hopes to defend her Olympic title at the Paris Games this summer, wrote on Instagram... Read more of this article
Occupational Therapy Profession Celebrated
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s occupational therapists joined together in April to recognise and celebrate the profession as part of Occupational Therapy Month. Occupational therapy plays a crucial role in enhancing individuals’ quality of life by promoting independence, functional abilities, and overall well-being. Dr Pashé J Douglas-Sampson,... Read more of this article
Reggie Lambe On Winner And Braintree Future
[Written by Stephen Wright] Reggie Lambe has reflected on his match-winning heroics after scoring the winner in Braintree Town’s 4-3 victory over Worthing in the Vanarama National League South play-off final, revealing he dreamt about the moment the night before. Lambe stunned Worthing in the second half of extra time, planting a diving header into... Read more of this article
Dennico Hollis On Season Goals And More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dennico Hollis has set his sights on scoring 1,000 runs and taking 30 wickets for LOC Hire Stenhousemuir in Scottish cricket this season. Hollis has started the season in impressive form, scoring 44 not out for the Stenhousemuir Second Xl in the league on Saturday before hitting 23 and claiming three wickets for two runs... Read more of this article
Dill Hails Success Of Development League
[Written by Stephen Wright] Several of the island’s up and comping boxers showcased their skills in the second Bermuda Boxing Federation Development League tournament at Whitney Institute on Saturday [May 4]. In the exhibition bouts, Yannik Dill, of Controversy Boxing Gym [CBG], fought Kallan Todd, of the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA], Enzi Johnstone... Read more of this article
