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Micah Lambert On Special Olympics Celebration
[Written by Stephen Wright] Micah Lambert will be among the competitors in the Special Olympics Celebration at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at the Flora Duffy Stadium on April 28. Lambert represented the island with distinction at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin last summer, winning a gold medal in the men’s individual tennis and will compete... Read more of this article
Special Olympics Celebration At Grand Prix
[Written by Stephen Wright] Some of the island’s top Special Olympics track and field athletes will showcase their talents as part of the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at the Flora Duffy Stadium on April 28. The Special Olympics Celebration will run from 3.45 pm to 4.30 pm and feature some of the athletes who represented Bermuda with distinction at the... Read more of this article
Special Olympics Calls For ‘Wall Of Fame’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Plans are in the works to erect a “Wall of Fame” at the National Sports Centre [NSC] for those athletes who have represented Bermuda at the Special Olympics World Games. The Special Olympics Bermuda is preparing a proposal for a monument similar to the grey stone tablets located outside the Aquatics Centre at the NSC,... Read more of this article
Special Olympics Announces New Appointments
Special Olympics Bermuda has made changes to its board of directors, “including the appointment of a new board chair, directors, and roles.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda registered charity Special Olympics Bermuda recently made significant changes to the board of directors, including the appointment of a new board chair, directors, and... Read more of this article
Minister Darrell’s Trip To Germany Cost $3,981.97
A trip in June 2023 by Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell to Germany for the 16th Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 cost $3,981.97, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from June 15, 2023 – June 22, 2023, and the web page listing said, “Minister of Youth,... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: Celebrating Special Olympians
Bermuda’s Special Olympians – who recently won 11 medals at the World Games in Berlin, Germany — traveled via a motorcade to the Cabinet Grounds yesterday [July 18] where they received certificates in recognition of their achievement. You can view our first set of photos and video here, and all our Special Olympics coverage by clicking here. Related... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Celebrating Special Olympians
Bermuda’s Special Olympians – who recently won 11 medals at the World Games in Berlin, Germany — traveled via a motorcade to the Cabinet Grounds today [July 18] where they received certificates in recognition of their achievement. Speaking at the event today, Premier David Burt said, “Good afternoon Ministers, Distinguished guests,... Read more of this article
Motorcade To Celebrate Special Olympians
On Tuesday, July 18, starting at 12.00pm, the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport will have a series of celebration activities to recognize the achievement of Bermuda’s Special Olympians at the World Games in Berlin last month. A Government spokesperson said, “Nineteen athletes participated in a range of sports, including athletics, bowling... Read more of this article
Ministry: Special Olympians To Be Recognised
Following their outstanding achievement at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell confirmed that plans are currently underway to publicly recognise Bermuda’s Special Olympians. A Government spokesperson said, “The community will be aware that Bermuda was represented by a full contingent... Read more of this article
Special Olympic Athletes Return Home
Bermuda’s athletes made a triumphant return home following their impressive performance at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany that saw them win 11 medals. The Bermuda team claimed a total of two gold, one silver, and eight bronze medals, which surpassed the eight medals they won at the previous Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi, United... Read more of this article
Special Olympians Had A ‘Great Time At Games’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s athletes at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin have been hailed for their medal-winning heroics and camaraderie. The team will return home with 11 medals from the Games, claiming two gold, one silver and eight bronze. They surpassed the eight medals they won at the previous Special Games in Abu Dhabi,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Win 11 Medals At Special Olympics
Bermuda have finished with a haul of 11 medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. The Bermuda team claimed two gold, one silver and eight bronze medals after Micah Lambert and Bridget Marshall won Bermuda’s final medal today, claiming bronze in the mixed doubles tennis after winning 6-0, 6-0. Bermuda surpassed the eight medals they... Read more of this article
