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Ann Lindroth: Paralympics Can Inspire All
[Written by Stephen Wright] Ann Lindroth, the Bermuda Paralympic Association [BPARAS] president, believes the inspiring performances of athletes at the Paralympic Games is driving society towards greater inclusivity. Lindroth, who has travelled to Paris for the Paralympics starting tomorrow [August 28], said the Games challenge deep-rooted beliefs about... Read more of this article
2024 Paralympic Games Flame Officially Lit
The Paralympic Flame was officially lit in Stoke Mandeville, the birthplace of the Paralympic Movement, on Saturday [August 24], just five days before the start of the seventeenth Paralympic Games. The ceremony took place in Stoke Mandeville, a town in Buckinghamshire, England, where the Paralympic Movement was born. The event was attended by British... Read more of this article
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade On Paralympics
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boccia player Yushae DeSilva-Andrade is feeling confident and well-prepared as she gears up for the Paralympic Games in Paris. Competing in the women’s BC1 division, DeSilva-Andrade arrived in the French capital on Friday [August 23], accompanied by her coaches, Troy Farnsworth and Larry Hunt. Ranked fourth in her division,... Read more of this article
BDA Paralympic Delegates Arrive In Paris
Ann Lindroth, the Bermuda Paralympic Association president, and Lorri Lewis, the chef de mission, have touched down in Paris today [August 22] ahead of the Paralympic Games. Bermuda will be represented in Paris by Jessica Lewis, the daughter of Lorri Lewis, in athletics and boccia player Yushae DeSilva-Andrade, who is scheduled to arrive in the French... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda ‘Cheer’ Social Media Graphics
As eight of Bermuda’s top athletes are representing the island at the 2024 Paris Olympics — and two more of our top athletes set to represent us at the Paralympics — this collection of vibrant graphics can help you join in on this digital cheer squad across social media platforms, to use simply right click and download to your own... Read more of this article
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
