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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
Jessica Lewis To Carry Flag At Paralympics
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jessica Lewis will proudly carry Bermuda’s flag at the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Paris tomorrow [August 28] and is eager to add another successful chapter to her storied athletics career. Lewis, who competes in the T53 100 and 400 metres, will become a four-time Paralympian in the French capital and has... Read more of this article
Robert Symons Performs Steel Pan On Ferry
[Written by Stephen Wright] Musician Robert Symons has been delighting passengers aboard one of Bermuda’s ferry with the soothing sounds of his steel pan, finding creative ways to sustain his career. A professional musician since 1976, Mr Symons has performed four days a week on the ferry, from Dockyard to Hamilton, since last month, drawing praise... Read more of this article
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
Coach Blanchette Hails Bermuda U14 Display
[Written by Stephen Wright] Vashun Blanchette, the Bermuda Under-14 boys’ football team coach, believes his young players have gained invaluable experience from their remarkable run at the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Challenge Series in Trinidad and Tobago. Blanchette’s team showcased impressive form throughout the tournament, advancing to... Read more of this article
Leverock Reflects On Cup Match Heroics
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock has reflected on his greatest performance in Cup Match after scoring his maiden century in the annual classic to help Somerset secure victory over St George’s at Somerset Cricket Club. The opening batter scored 153 runs in the first innings to lay the foundations for Somerset’s 227-run run triumph, extending... Read more of this article
Teen Norre Robinson Sprinting To Success
[Written by Stephen Wright] Norre Robinson, a Bermudian sprinter, is on the fast track to success after an astonishing rise in the sport, having taken it up less than a year ago. Such has been his rapid ascent, Robinson has been granted a universality spot in the 100 metres for the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Lima, Peru, which run from... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Olympic Event In Paris
[Written by Stephen Wright] Katura Horton-Perinchief, the Bermuda chef de mission, believes those athletes who made their Olympic debuts in Paris have a bright future and hopes they push for the Los Angeles Games in 2028. Bermuda’s Olympic team included six athletes competing on the biggest stage for the first time – triathletes Erica Hawley and... Read more of this article
Raynor On ‘Awesome’ Olympics Experience
[Written by Stephen Wright] Donna Raynor has experienced a busy and rewarding few weeks at the Olympic Games in Paris as part of her role on the World Athletics Council. Among Raynor’s many highlights were presenting a gold medal to United States athlete Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who won the women’s 400 metres hurdles and met rapper and entrepreneur... Read more of this article
Athletes’ Welfare A Top Priority In Paris
[Written by Stephen Wright] Ensuring the mental health and welfare of the island’s athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris has been a top priority of the Bermuda Olympic Association. With the International Olympic Association [IOC] offering a quota of welfare officers to all National Olympic Committees [NOC] for registered mental health practitioners... Read more of this article
Bermuda Olympic Pins A ‘Hot Property’
[Written by Stephen Wright] The official Bermuda Olympic pins are becoming a much-coveted item among athletes from other countries at the Olympic Games in Paris. Each participating nation has been handed a set of exclusive pins, which athletes are eagerly trading with coaches, volunteers, and more often, each other. The bright pink Bermuda pin is fittingly... Read more of this article
Boxer Adrian Roach To Face Canadian Opponent
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Adrian Roach has enjoyed highly skilled sparring in Las Vegas in preparation for one of his toughest assignments when he faces Canadian Taverio Stewart at the Bermuda College on Saturday [August 10]. Roach spent three weeks in “Sin City”, training under coaches Kay Koroma and DJ Zamora, sparring with top names such... Read more of this article
