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David Leach Proud Of Lawn Bowls Team
[Written by Stephen Wright] David Leach, the Bermuda Bowls Association president, described the International Island Games in Orkney, Scotland, as a valuable learning experience for the national team. Representing Bermuda in lawn bowls were Leach, his daughter Tamara Leach, Dave and Jude Barton, along with Braden and Jinhwa Rustand. Although the team... Read more of this article
Football Teams Cook Up Success
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda men’s and women’s football teams cooked up golden success at the International Island Games in Orkney, Scotland – and they had a secret ingredient. No, it was not a new tactical formation or high-tech performance drink. It was scrambled eggs – lots of them. Inside the Kirkwall Grammar School dormitories,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cricket Bat Signed For Auction
[Written by Stephen Wright] The cricket bat used by the Bermuda men’s under-23 football team in a spontaneous street game before the Island Games has been signed by the players and will be auctioned to raise funds for Orkney’s future athletes. Just days before the start of the weeklong competition, which concluded on Friday [July 18], Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Videos: Island Games Day Six Wrap-Up
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda enjoyed another spectacular day at the Island Games in Orkney after the men’s under-23 and women’s football teams both secured gold medals today [July 18]. The men’s team defeated Ynys Mon 3-1 thanks to goals from Jace Donawa, Mason Christian and Andrew Armstrong. Christian hailed the “special group”... Read more of this article
Videos: Island Games Day Five Wrap-Up
[Written by Stephen Wright] It was a day to remember for Bermuda at the Island Games in Orkney yesterday [July 17], with medals earned in golf, athletics, and standout performances from both football teams securing places in their respective finals. Sienna Mosquera got the momentum going by clinching bronze in the women’s golf competition during her... Read more of this article
Videos: Football Teams Set For Semi-Finals
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda men’s under-23 and women’s national football teams will step up their title bids at the International Island Games in Orkney tomorrow [July 17] when they compete in the semi-finals. The men’s team face Jersey, the defending champions, at 1pm; meanwhile, the women’s side, who won gold in Guernsey two years... Read more of this article
Videos: Island Games Day Four Wrap-Up
[Written by Stephen Wright] Sienna Mosquera said it will be “amazing” to win a medal for Bermuda at the International Island Games in Orkney. The 18-year-old is in third place after shooting an eight-over par 78 in the third round of the women’s competition at Orkney Golf Club today [July 16]. Mosquera returns to Stromness Golf Club, where she... Read more of this article
Videos: Island Games Day Three Wrap-Up
[Written by Stephen Wright] Taylor Carrick secured Bermuda’s first medal at the International Island Games in Orkney after claiming a silver medal in squash yesterday [July 15]. Carrick was defeated 3-0 [12-10, 11,5, 11-9] by Finlay Scott, of Orkney, in the final of the men’s singles at the Pickaquoy Centre in Kirkwall. “I’m very proud of... Read more of this article
Videos: Bermuda U23 Draw With Ynys Mon
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda men’s under-23 football team fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Ynys Mon at the International Island Games in Orkney today [July 15]. Midfielder Jakeem Jennings struck a superb last-gasp free kick to ensure Bermuda advance to the semi-finals, where they will face Jersey on Thursday. Bermuda top... Read more of this article
Video: Taylor Carrick Wins Silver Medal
[Written by Stephen Wright] Taylor Carrick has claimed Bermuda’s first medal at the International Island Games in Orkney after winning a silver medal in squash today [July 15]. Carrick was defeated 3-0 [12-10, 11,5, 11-9] by Finlay Scott, of Orkney, in the final of the men’s singles at the Pickaquoy Centre in Kirkwall. The 23-year-old, who defeated... Read more of this article
Videos: Island Games Day Two Wrap-Up
[Written by Stephen Wright] Taylor Carrick will compete for the gold medal in the men’s squash final tomorrow [July 15] after a gritty semi-final victory at the Island Games in Orkney. Carrick overcame Gibraltar’s Ivan Flores 3-2 in a tense five-game battle at the Pickaquoy Centre in Kirkwall, showcasing resilience and determination. The Bermudian... Read more of this article
Videos: Island Games Day One Wrap-Up
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda men’s under-23 and women’s national football teams made winning starts to their Island Games campaigns in Orkney today [July 13]. In their opening match against the Western Isles, the under-23 team enjoyed a convincing 2-0 victory thanks to second-half goals from Joshua Joseph and Keyni Mills at the Rendall... Read more of this article
