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DeSilva-Andrade: ‘Excited’ For 2020 Paralympics
Following the conclusion of the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio, Bermuda’s Yushae DeSilva-Andrade – who competed in the Boccia Individual BC2 event – said the experience was “amazing” and that she is “excited about the 2020 Paralympic Games.” When asked how the Paralympics compared to her previous competition experience,... Read more of this article
Desilva-Andrade Makes Debut At Paralympics
[Updated] Yushae Desilva-Andrade made her debut at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Brazil today [Sept 13], marking the first time Bermuda has been represented at the Paralympic level in Boccia. Desilva-Andrade matched up against Jeong Min Sohn of Korea in the Mixed Individual BC2 Boccia event, with Sohn winning 7-0. The 22-year-old Bermudian is scheduled... Read more of this article
Bermudians’ Schedule For Paralympic Games
Bermudian paralympians Jessica Lewis and Yushae Desilva-Andrade are set to begin competition at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio, with competition dates ranging from September 8 to September 17 for the pair. Lewis will compete in the 100, 400m and 800m, while Desilva-Andrade will compete in Boccia. Both athletes are pictured below earlier this week... Read more of this article
Best Wishes Extended To Bermuda Paralympians
As Bermuda’s two paralympians Jessica Lewis and Yushae Desilva-Andrade prepare to leave for the Rio 2016 Paralympics, the Minister of Social Development and Sports Sylvan Richards wished them luck in their respective competitions. “On behalf of the Government and people of Bermuda, I want to congratulate and thank Jessica and Yushae for... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade: “Amazing” To Represent Island
Bermuda’s Paralympic Team is getting set to compete in Rio, with Yushae DeSilva-Andrade ready to compete in the Boccia Individual BC2 event, marking Bermuda’s first appearance in the sport of Boccia at the Paralympic Games. Bermuda will be fielding a 2-strong team at the Paralympic Games next month in Rio, with sprinter Jessica Lewis also set... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Gets 2016 Paralympic Spot
Bermuda’s Paralympic Team has increased to two members with news that Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has been allocated a spot in the 2016 Rio Paralympics. DeSilva-Andrade will compete in the Boccia Individual BC2 event after recently competing in the BISFed 2016 World Individual Championships in Beijing. Ms DeSilva-Andrade along with Jessica Lewis at the... Read more of this article
Omar Hayward To Compete In Montreal
Bermuda’s Omar Hayward will be travelling to Montreal to compete in the BISFed World Open Boccia Competition from April 28th – 30th. Approximately 90 elite athletes from 15 countries will compete in Montreal hoping to gain valuable world ranking points. Boccia Bermuda said, “This will be Omar’s second international competition, having... Read more of this article
BBC News: Fun For Seniors At Windreach
[Written by Jasmine Patterson, Bermuda Broadcasting Co.] Seniors living in residential care homes took part in a Boccia and Jokey Ball tournament at the Windreach recreational facility this afternoon. The event, sponsored by Zurich International, was organized jointly by Elizabeth Stewart, President of Action on Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and Paige... Read more of this article
De-Silva Andrade & Wilson To Compete In China
The Bermuda Paralympic Association has announced that Yushae De-Silva Andrade and Steve Wilson will be travelling to Beijing, China to compete in the Boccia Individual World Championships, to be held from March 21 to March 25. 137 elite athletes from 31 nations will be competing in Beijing, marking the final opportunity for athletes to gain valuable... Read more of this article
Bermuda Boccia Team Competes In Colombia
Four Bermuda boccia athletes recently competed in the BISFed World Open in Colombia, with Steve Wilson, Yushae DeSilva-Andrade, Jaime Brangman and Omar Hayward joining elite boccia players from over 30 countries around the world. Steve Wilson won his pool [Pool A BC4] and progressed on to the round of 16, where he lost 7-3 to Marco Dispaltro of Canada,... Read more of this article
Four Boccia Athletes To Compete In Colombia
Four Bermuda boccia athletes will be travelling to Cali, Colombia to compete in the BISFed World Open which will take place from October 30th – 2nd November. Steve Wilson, Yushae DeSilva-Andrade, Jaime Brangman and Omar Hayward will join elite boccia players from over 30 countries. The competition will be the last opportunity for players to gain... Read more of this article
Wilson & DeSilva-Andrade Compete In Toronto
The 2015 Parapan Am Games got underway in Toronto on August 7, with Bermuda represented by three athletes in two sports, as Jessica Lewis, Steve Wilson, and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade joined athletes from 28 other nations. In summing up the competition thus far, a spokesperson said, “Yushae competed against 47th ranked Lucas De Araujo Ferreira from... Read more of this article
