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Support Special Olympics Polar Plunge
Special Olympics Bermuda is gearing up for its third Polar Plunge, inviting the community to “Get Freezin’ for a Reason” while supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities. A spokesperson said, “Special Olympics Bermuda is just days away from its third Polar Plunge and is calling on the community to come out and “Get Freezin’ for... Read more of this article
Special Olympics To Host Polar Plunge
The Special Olympics Bermuda will host its Polar Plunge fundraiser at Shelly Bay Beach on Saturday [March 8]. Participants are encouraged to take to the waters and “embrace the chill and dress up in your best costume for a splash-tastic day of fun and fundraising!” The event, which runs from 10am to noon, will feature a DJ, bake sale, and giveaways. There... Read more of this article
Ministers Congratulate Special Olympians
Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert and Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell congratulated Team Special Olympics Bermuda on their commendable performance at the IBF Para World Championships in Hong Kong, which ended on January 21, 2025. A Government spokesperson said, “Competing against elite international... Read more of this article
Special Olympics Proud Of Bermuda Bowlers
Team Special Olympics ten-pin bowlers finished their campaign at the IBF Para World Championships in Hong Kong today [January 21]. The Bermuda team featured Jayvyn Iris, Teven Graham, Alshauntae Symonds, and Ciara Bell, led by head coach Chandra Lee Bascome. They were supported by assistant coach Juanita Easton, team medic Chris Cunningham, and national... Read more of this article
Photos: Special Olympics Bowlers In Hong Kong
Team Special Olympics Bermuda have started their campaign at the IBF Para World Championships in Hong Kong today [January 20]. As part of the Bermuda Bowling Federation, the athletes are participating in Special Olympics Ten Pin Bowling events, competing in the male and female singles competition, which run until Wednesday. The Bermuda team features... Read more of this article
Special Olympics Celebration A ‘Success’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Sacha Richardson, the Special Olympics Bermuda board chair, said the local athletes who competed in the Special Olympics Celebration “conquered their nerves” and “embraced the occasion” at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix. Eight athletes from the organisation performed in front of a packed crowd at the... Read more of this article
Photos: Special Olympics At USATF Grand Prix
Some of the island’s top Special Olympics track and field athletes showcased their talents during the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Sunday [April 28]. Eight athletes – Eleah Basden, Kemari Dill, Derek Ingram, Micah Lambert, Zafar O’Loughlin, Iyon Simmons, Exodus Somner and Eden Woollery – performed in front of a home... Read more of this article
Special Olympics Athletes Confirmed For Meet
Eight athletes from Special Olympics Bermuda will perform in front of a home crowd for the first time at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at the Flora Duffy Stadium today [April 28]. The Special Olympics Celebration will run from 3.45 pm to 4.30 pm and feature Eleah Basden, Kemari Dill, Derek Ingram, Micah Lambert, Zafar O’Loughlin, Iyon Simmons, Exodus... Read more of this article
Special Olympics To Walk Convex End-To-End
[Written by Stephen Wright] A group of the island’s Special Olympics athletes will team up for the Convex End-to-End charity walk next Saturday [April 27]. Special Olympics Bermuda, which serves athletes with intellectual disabilities, are regular participants in the End-to-End and will make the journey from Somerset Police Station to Dockyard as... Read more of this article
Iyon Simmons Looking Forward To Event
[Written by Stephen Wright] Sprinter Iyon Simmons will showcase his talent in front of a crowd for the first time in the Special Olympics Celebration at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at the Flora Duffy Stadium next Sunday [April 28]. Simmons recently joined Special Olympics Bermuda, which serves athletes with intellectual disabilities, after being recommended... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Special Olympics Games
Special Olympics Bermuda held their Invitational Games at the Flora Duffy Stadium, in collaboration with the annual Department of Education Adaptive PE Sports Day. The event commenced with a traditional Special Olympics Pre-Game ceremony, law enforcement honour guard, and athlete parade. Participants included athletes from the Bermuda Public School... Read more of this article
Special Olympics To Host 2nd Invitational Games
Special Olympics Bermuda will host its Second Invitational Games at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Monday [April 15]. Held in partnership with the annual Department of Education Adaptive PE Sports Day, the meet starts at 10 am and will feature assisted and unassisted track and field events. Participants will be primary school age and above from the Bermuda... Read more of this article
