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“We’ll Keep On Going And Aiming High”
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boccia coaches Troy Farnsworth and Larry Hunt believe Yushae DeSilva-Andrade’s heroic performances at the Paralympic Games in Paris could ignite a spark in the island’s next generation of para-athletes. DeSilva-Andrade, competing in the women’s BC1 division, came heartbreakingly close to securing a medal,... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Places 4th At Paralympics
[Updated] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has concluded competing at the 2024 Paralympics, finishing in a very impressive 4th place position. The 30-year-athlete won a match to advance out of the preliminaries, won the quarter-final to advance to the semi-final where she was very narrowly defeated in a game that went to a tie-breaker. She concluded her competition... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade To Play In Bronze Medal Match
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade will play for a chance for the bronze medal later today [Sept 1] at the Paralympic Games after being narrowly defeated in a dramatic semi-finals that was so close it required a tiebreaker. Bermuda officials out of their seats during the tiebreaker Competing in the women’s BC1 division semi-final against France’s Aurelie... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Advances To Semi-Finals
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boccia player Yushae DeSilva-Andrade is guaranteed to place at least fourth and is in strong medal contention after advancing to the semi-finals at the Paralympic Games. Competing in the women’s BC1 division, DeSilva-Andrade secured her spot in the semis by defeating China’s Qi Zhang in the quarter-finals at the... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Advances To Quarter-Finals
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has advanced to the quarter-finals of her boccia competition at the Paralympic Games in Paris and will face China’s Qi Zhang at the South Paris Arena this afternoon [Aug 31]. DeSilva-Andrade says she is growing in confidence as she prepares for her quarter-final match in the women’s BC1 division. She had already done... Read more of this article
Bermuda Paralympic Schedule: Saturday Aug 31
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade — who won her first match at the Paralympic Games earlier this week — will be back in action on Saturday morning [Aug 31] where she will match up against Japan’s Hiromi Endo at 7.50am Bermuda time. You can view our full coverage of Bermuda’s athletes at the 2024 games here. Bernews is providing comprehensive... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Prepares At Stade De France
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jessica Lewis put the final touches on her preparations for the Paralympic Games at the iconic Stade de France in Paris yesterday [August 29]. The 31-year-old, who competes in the T53 100 and 400 metres, joined her coach, Geoff Harris, and several other sprinters on the vibrant purple track. The group’s primary focus... Read more of this article
Coach Reflects On DeSilva-Andrade’s Progress
[Written by Stephen Wright] Troy Farnsworth, the Bermuda boccia coach, said it has been a privilege to play a role in Yushae DeSilva-Andrade’s journey from recreational player to becoming a two-time Paralympian. The road to glory is rarely smooth, and DeSilva-Andrade’s rise to the top has been no exception. Farnsworth acknowledges the bumps along... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Paralympic Athletes Ranked In Top 4
Bermuda is expected to be quite competitive at the 2024 Paralympics as both the island’s athletes – Jessica Lewis and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade – are currently ranked in the top four in the world in their respective discipline. Jessica Lewis, competing in her fourth Paralympics, is currently ranked 3rd in the world for the 100m,... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Wins First Paralympic Match
[Written by Stephen Wright] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade achieved a milestone in her boccia career after winning her first-ever match at the Paralympic Games today [August 29]. DeSilva-Andrade, who lost both her matches at her debut Paralympics in Rio in 2016, made a winning start to her Paris 2024 campaign after defeating Kinga Koza, of Poland, 4-1 in the... Read more of this article
Bermuda Paralympic Schedule: Thursday Aug 29
Bermuda has one athlete in action tomorrow [Thursday August 29] at the Paralympic Games, with Yushae DeSilva-Andrade set to compete against Poland’s Kinga Koza in boccia at 1.10pm Bermuda time. You can view our full coverage of Bermuda’s athletes at the 2024 games here. Bernews will be providing comprehensive coverage of Bermuda’s athletes... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda In 2024 Paralympic Opening
Jessica Lewis and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade represented Bermuda with pride at the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Paris today [August 28]. The groundbreaking event was held outside the confines of a traditional stadium on the iconic Place de la Concorde and Champs-Elysees, featuring more than 4,000 athletes from 168 delegations. Lewis, the... Read more of this article
