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Minister Scott Highlights Commonwealth Games
In the House of Assembly today [July 11], Minister of Community, Culture and Sports Wayne Scott spoke about Bermuda’s upcoming participation in the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, highlighting previous medal wins by the island in earlier iterations of the Games. Minister Scott said, “Bermuda has a long history of participation... Read more of this article
Bermuda Commonwealth Games Team Named
The Bermuda Olympic Association announced the names of the athletes who will represent Bermuda at the 2014 Commonwealth Games being held in Glasgow, Scotland from 23 July to August 3, with 18 athletes set to represent Bermuda in six sports. Judy Simons, BOA President said, “We are confident that this team will represent Bermuda superbly both in and... Read more of this article
Minister Scott Praises Queen’s Baton Relay
Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [May 9], Minister of Community, Culture and Sports Wayne Scott praised the Queen’s Baton Relay, which recently visited Bermudain the lead up to the Commonwealth Games, is a “much-loved tradition” that he hopes will “champion the values, successes and spirit of the Commonwealth Family.” Minister... Read more of this article
Queen’s Baton Stops At Agricultural Exhibition
This afternoon [Apr 26] the Queen’s Baton made a special visit to the Agricultural Exhibition, where it was led into the Show Ring by the Bermuda Regiment Band and carried by 2014 CARIFTA Games double medalist Kyrah Scraders, who won silver in the 1500m and gold in the 800m earlier this month. The baton was then carried by Bermuda’s Commonwealth... Read more of this article
Video: Queen’s Baton Continues Bermuda Tour
[Updated with video] It was a full morning with the Queen’s Baton Relay making several stops throughout the Island with several more still to go. Starting in St. George’s the Baton was welcomed and received by the Mayor of St. George’s Mr. Garth Rothwell, former Premier Dame Jennifer Smith and Commonwealth Games medalist Brian Wellman. Then after... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Queen’s Baton Arrives In Bermuda
Bermuda became the 60th stop on the Queen’s Baton Relay’s 118,000 mile and 248-day journey, as the baton and its entourage arrived on the island yesterday evening [Apr 25]. The Relay is part of the build up to the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, which are set to begin on July 23. The baton is currently making its way throughout... Read more of this article
Queen’s Baton Relay In Bermuda Tomorrow
Bermuda, the 60th stop on the Queen’s Baton Relay’s 118,000 mile and 248-day journey throughout the 71 nations of the Commonwealth, will provide an integral link when it welcomes the baton as part of the most engaging and exciting Relay in history on April 25, 2014. Thousands of people will carry the Baton, a symbol of the unity and diversity... Read more of this article
Queen’s Baton To Arrive In Bermuda On April 25
On Friday, 25 April 2014, the Queen’s Baton will arrive in Bermuda as part of the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay leading up to the XX Commonwealth Games. The Relay began at Buckingham Palace on 9 October 2013 with Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II placing her message of goodwill in the Baton. It will conclude on 23 July 2014 at the opening ceremony... Read more of this article
Bermuda On Queen’s Baton Relay Route
The International Sector Route for the Queen’s Baton Relay was recently unveiled at Glasgow’s Emirates Arena, and will pass through Bermuda. The relay, a unique element of the Commonwealth Games, will visit every nation and territory of the Commonwealth including Bermuda. The relay unites the two billion citizens of the Commonwealth in a celebration... Read more of this article
Commonwealth Youth Games Team Named
The Bermuda Olympic Association today [Aug.25] officially announced the names of the athletes who will represent Bermuda at the Commonwealth Youth Games, which are being held from September 7- 13 2011 in the Isle of Man. Eight athletes will represent Bermuda in four sports. Bruce DeGrilla, Scott Clarke, Akeila Richardson and Kyle Webb will compete in... Read more of this article
National Coach Ben Smith Commends Swimmers
National Swimming Coach Ben Smith spoke in regards to the Bermuda Swim Teams performance at the recently held 2010 Commonwealth Games in India. His full statement follows below: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Bermuda Olympic committee for organizing a very successful trip to India for the 19th Commonwealth Games. Bermuda had a very... Read more of this article
20 Years Later: Bermuda’s Record Still Stands
Following the conclusion of the high jumping competition at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India, Bermuda still holds the record, with Clarence “Nicky” Saunders record-breaking leap still unbroken after twenty years. One of Bermuda’s legendary athletes, Mr Saunders set a new record at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in New Zealand, becoming... Read more of this article
