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Island Games: Hughes On Badminton Hopes
[Written by Stephen Wright] Danial Hughes, the Bermuda Badminton Association president, believes their Island Games team could not be better prepared for success in Orkney, Scotland. The team of seven – Hughes, Aaron Simmons, Rishi Gadimwale, Jin Sun, Desi Darrell, Emma Moran-Lee, See Ju Chua and Somers Stevenson – have been training seven days... Read more of this article
Bermuda Women Draw 3-3 In Aberdeen
The Bermuda women’s national football team have drawn 3-3 against Locomotive Works at the Hay Park in the Garioch Sports Centre in Aberdeen as they prepare for the International Island Games in Orkney, Scotland. Bermuda’s scorers were Jaden Masters, Symira Lowe-Darrell, and Khyla Brangman. Coach Naquita Robinson’s side are training in Aberdeen... Read more of this article
Island Games: Mosquera Set For Golf Debut
[Written by Stephen Wright] Golfer Sienna Mosquera says she is excited to test herself on European soil for the first time when she represents Bermuda at the International Island Games in Orkney, Scotland. The 18-year-old will make her Games debut as part of a seven-player team competing on the remote archipelago off Scotland’s north coast. A student... Read more of this article
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
Island Games: Bermuda U23 Men’s Squad
Bermuda Under-23 men’s side have named a 20-player squad for the International Island Games in Orkney, Scotland. The under-23 team, coached by John Barry Nusum, face the Western Isles in their opening game on July 13 before playing Ynys Môn two days later. The semi-finals and positional play-offs will take place on July 17, with the medal matches... Read more of this article
Letters Of Support For Orkney Games Squad
Bermuda’s International Island Games athletes have received letters of support and best wishes from the Governor Andrew Murdoch and Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, before they head to Orkney, Scotland. The National Sport Governing Bodies were invited to send representative athletes to Government House, including flagbearer... Read more of this article
Island Games Football Fixtures Released
The Bermuda men’s under-23 and women’s national teams have discovered their group stage opponents at the International Island Games in Orkney this summer. The men’s under-23 team face the Western Isles in their opening game on July 13 before playing Ynys Môn two days later. Meanwhile, the women’s team will face Jersey on July 13 and Isle of... Read more of this article
Athletes Named For Island Games In Orkney
A team of local athletes will compete in seven sports at the International Island Games in Orkney next month. The Island Games will be held on the archipelago off the north coast of mainland Scotland from July 12 to 18. In athletics, Bermuda will be represented by Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby winners Sean Trott and Gayle Lindsay, multiple Carifta Games... Read more of this article
HRH Princess Anne To Attend Island Games
HRH Princess Anne will attend the Opening Ceremony of the International Island Games in Orkney at Kirkwall’s Bignold Park on July 12. From July 12 to 18, Orkney will welcome around 2,000 athletes from 24 island groups to compete in 12 sports: Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Bowls, Cycling, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Sailing, Squash, Swimming, and... Read more of this article
