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Island Games: Robinson Eyes Third Gold
[Written by Stephen Wright] Naquita Robinson, the Bermuda women’s national team coach, believes her side will have a “target on their backs” as they look to retain their International Island Games title in Orkney, Scotland. Robinson has led Bermuda to gold twice at the biennial event – first on home soil in 2013 and most recently in Guernsey,... Read more of this article
Island Games: Team Bermuda Photo
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s athletes heading to the International Island Games in Orkney, Scotland, have posed for a team photo at the Flora Duffy Stadium in their new tracksuits. More than 60 athletes will represent Bermuda across seven sports – athletics, badminton, bowls, golf, squash, triathlon, and football – at the multi-sport... Read more of this article
Island Games: Sean Trott On Aspirations
[Written by Stephen Wright] Sean Trott says he is heading to the International Island Games with a renewed sense of confidence after finally winning by winning the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby. Trott delivered a commanding performance to claim his first May 24 title this year – a breakthrough victory that brought immense relief after four previous... Read more of this article
Island Games: Jon Beard Excited For Orkney
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jon Beard, the Bermuda Island Games Association chairman, is confident Bermuda’s athletes can secure medals at the International Island Games in Orkney, Scotland. More than 60 athletes will represent Bermuda across seven sports – athletics, badminton, bowls, golf, squash, triathlon, and football – at the multi-sport... Read more of this article
Saundre Simmons On Upcoming Fight
[Written by Stephen Wright] Undefeated boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons attended Harbour Nights on Wednesday, engaging with fans and showing support for the community, as he builds towards his professional bout against Jamaican Ian Darby. Simmons touched down from the United States this week before his second fight on home soil at the Victualling Yard... Read more of this article
Adrian Roach On Upcoming Pro Fight
[Written by Stephen Wright] Adrian Roach believes he will be better suited to professional boxing than the amateur ranks. The 23-year-old makes his pro debut against Brent Coxworthy in a four-round super-welterweight bout at The Victualling Yard in Dockyard on Saturday [June 28]. Coxworthy [1-3-0] heads into the fight off the first win of his career... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy: Bermuda Shaped My Success
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy has shared how growing up in Bermuda shaped her journey from a talented young athlete at TriHedz to becoming an Olympic champion. Appearing on The Runna Podcast, Duffy candidly reflected on the “bumpy road” to the top of her sport and the immense pride of winning Bermuda’s first-ever Olympic gold medal... Read more of this article
Pelon Andrade Hails Andre Lambe’s Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxing coach Varo Pelon Andrade believes the “best is still to come” from Andre Lambe after he enjoyed the biggest win of his career against Kendo Castaneda in Galveston, Texas, at the weekend. Lambe [13-0] secured the vacant American Boxing Organisation regional welterweight title with a unanimous points decision over... Read more of this article
Adrian Roach Set For Pro Boxing Debut
[Written by Stephen Wright] Adrian Roach will make his professional boxing debut against Brent Coxworthy in a four-round super-welterweight bout at The Victualling Yard in Dockyard on June 28. Coxworthy [1-3-0] heads into the fight off the first win of his career – a technical knockout victory over fellow Canadian Matt Macintyre at the Lebrun Arena... Read more of this article
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade On Boccia Season
[Written by Stephen Wright] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade says she is feeling confident as she prepares for her first competition of the year at the Poznan 2025 World Boccia Challenger in Poland, starting on June 23. DeSilva Andrade returned to training at the start of the year after taking a break after finishing fourth in the BC1 women’s BC1 preliminary... Read more of this article
Andre Lambe Ready For Texas Title Fight
[Written by Stephen Wright] Andre Lambe believes he has the perfect stage to showcase his talents when he faces American Kendo Castaneda for the vacant American Boxing Organisation [ABO] regional welterweight title on Saturday [June 14] in Galveston, Texas. Lambe [12-0] meets Castaneda [21-9] in an eight-round contest at the Galveston Island Convention... Read more of this article
Family Raising Funds In Shalimar’s Memory
[Written by Stephen Wright] Family and friends of the late Shalimar Gina Williams will once again walk in her honour and raise funds for WindReach Bermuda during the 20th anniversary of the annual Walk and Roll event on Sunday [June 8]. Participants – walkers, runners, and wheelchair users – can choose between 3K and 5K routes, beginning at the... Read more of this article
