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Bernews Launches Website For Games Coverage
In anticipation of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, Bernews has launched a new website Bermuda2024.com, designed to keep our viewers updated on the ten athletes representing the island this summer, as well as provide historical information about Bermuda’s participation in the Games going back almost 100 years. Our comprehensive... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Yushae DeSilva-Andrade
It’s showtime, literally, as Paralympian Yushae DeSilva-Andrade spoke with professional boxer Andre “Showtime” Lambe, who interviewed her as as part of Bernews ‘Best Interview the Best’ series. DeSilva-Andrade believes she is better prepared to handle the big occasion when she competes in boccia at the Paralympic Games in Paris.... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Paralympian Jessica Lewis
Jessica Lewis – who will become the first Bermudian to make four appearances in the Paralympic Games — recently spoke with another top Bermudian athlete, with Dage Minors interviewing her on behalf of Bernews as part of the ‘Best Interview the Best’ series. Lewis has represented Bermuda at the 2012 London Games, the 2016... Read more of this article
French Consul Sends Best Wishes To Athletes
The French Honorary Consul in Bermuda extended her best wishes to the Bermuda Olympic and Paralympic teams as they prepare to compete in Paris, France. A spokesperson said, “The Honorary Consul of France wishes ‘Bonne chance’ and ‘Bon voyage’ to the Bermuda Olympic Delegation as they prepare to travel to Paris this week. “The... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Olympic And Paralympic Venues
Bermuda’s ten Olympic and Paralympic athletes will compete at six different venues in Paris and Marseilles this summer. Bernews takes a closer look: OLYMPIC GAMES VENUES Athletics: The Stade de France Jah-Nhai Perinchief [triple jump] Jah-Nhai Perinchief will grace the country’s largest stadium, which has hosted such events as the Football... Read more of this article
Paralympic Association Officially Announce Team
The Bermuda Paralympic Association have now ‘officially’ announced Bermuda’s team for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, with Yushae DeSilva Andrade and Jessica Lewis set to represent Bermuda. The Bermuda Paralympic Association said, “We are excited to officially announce that Yushae DeSilva Andrade [Boccia] and Jessica Lewis [Para... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Qualifies For 2024 Paralympics
Jessica Lewis is set to become a four-time Paralympian after qualifying for the Paralympic Games in Paris. Lewis — a three-time Parapan gold medalist and the America’s record holder – has already represented Bermuda at the 2012 London Games, 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games and 2020 Tokyo Games. The 31-year-old said on social media, “I... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Competes In Canadian Track Trials
Jessica Lewis was back in action competing in the Canadian track and field Olympic trials. She finished second competing in the women’s 400m finals clocking a time of 1:04.78, Nandini Sharma, a T54 competitor, won the race with a time of 1:02.03. Earlier in the day, competing in the women 400m preliminaries, Lewis won heat one clocking a time of 1:00.65. Related... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Places Second In 400 Metres
Jessica Lewis finished second in the T53 400 metres at the WPA Paris Grand Prix in the French capital today [June 14]. Lewis clocked a personal best time of 58.00sec to finish behind Catherine Debrunner, of Switzerland, in 49.43. Anita Scherrer, of Switzerland, came third in 1:04.92. Lewis, who finished second in the T53 100 yesterday, hopes to represent... Read more of this article
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade Qualifies For Paris
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boccia player Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has qualified for the Paralympic Games in Paris this summer. DeSilva-Andrade, 30, has earned sufficient ranking points to reach the Paralympics, which run from August 28 to September 8. “It’s official – I have qualified for the Paralympic Games 2024 in Paris!” DeSilva-Andrade,... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Honoured In Float Parade
Bermuda athlete Jessica Lewis has shown her appreciation for an eye-catching float depicting her racing down the track in her wheelchair that took part in the Bermuda Day Parade on Front Street. The colourful float was designed by Jordan Carey on behalf of the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation, which Lewis described as “amazing recognition.” Lewis,... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Fourth In 400m In Japan
Jessica Lewis finished fourth the T53 400 metres at the Para Athletics World Championships in Kobe, Japan, today [May 23]. Lewis, who needed a top-two finish to guarantee qualification for the Paralympics in Paris this summer, finished in 1min 00sec 94sec. Zou Hongzhuan, of China, won the race in 54.57, with her compatriot Gao Fang second in 55.78.... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Finishes Fourth In Japan
Jessica Lewis finished fourth in the T53 100 metres at the Para Athletics World Championships in Kobe, Japan, today [May 22]. Lewis, who needed a top-two finish to guarantee qualification for the Paralympics in Paris this summer, finished in 17.57sec. Zou Hongzhuan, of China, won the race in 16.88, with her compatriot Gao Fang second in 16.91. Hamide... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis On Qualifying Quest In Kobe
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jessica Lewis said she is confident of qualifying for the Paralympics in Paris by finishing in the top two in the T53 100 metres at the Para Athletics World Championships in Kobe, Japan. Lewis arrived in Japan’s seventh largest city seven days ago and races in the T53 100 tomorrow [5.15 am] and the T53 400 on Thursday [7.15... Read more of this article
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
Jessica Lewis In Japan For Kobe Worlds
Jessica Lewis will step up her bid to reach the Paralympics in Paris this summer when she competes at the Para Athletics World Championships in Kobe, Japan. The Bermudian, who specialises in the T53 100 metres, will look to build on her third-place finish at the Sharjah International Open Para Athletics Meeting and a fourth-place finish at the 15th... Read more of this article
