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Bermuda’s boccia team opened individual pool play at the Birmingham 2026 World Boccia Challenger in Alabama with three defeats. Bermuda’s Yushae DeSilva-Andrade lost her opening Pool A match 5-0 to Brazil’s Andreza de Oliveira, while Omar Hayward competed in Pool A, losing 7-1 to Cornelius Oatis of the United States. Zeik Blakeney, who is making …

High jumper Sakari Famous will head into the National Championships at the Flora Duffy Stadium this weekend full of confidence after breaking her national record. The 26-year-old, ranked 101st in the world, cleared 1.85 metres [6ft ¾in] to win her event at the John Green/Texas Greatest Athlete Invitational in Texas last weekend. “My outdoor season …

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association [BASA] announced that a team of 12 swimmers has arrived in Greensboro, North Carolina, to compete at the prestigious 70th Annual Eastern Invitational, taking place June 19–21, 2026, at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. A spokesperson said, “The Eastern Invitational is a premier long-course competition on the United States East Coast …

Jovan Jordan-Whitter has been appointed head coach of the men’s and women’s tennis programmes at Hampton University, an NCAA Division I institution in Norfolk, Virginia. Jordan-Whitter joins Hampton after serving as head coach of the varsity tennis programmes at the University of New England [UNE]. Hired in August 2024 to launch UNE’s tennis programmes, Jordan-Whitter …

The 40th annual Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards will be held Thursday, June 22nd at the Phoebe Purvis Memorial Hall at Warwick Academy starting at 6:30, with dozens of student athletes to be honoured at this year’s ceremony. Nominees Primary School Girls – Cella Cobon – Bermuda High School, Myla Desjardins – Somersfield Academy, Freya Dunkle – …

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips advanced at the M15 Kayseri tournament after a three-set victory over Vladimir Osminkin in Turkey. The 21-year-old won the match 6-3, 3-6, 10-5, securing the victory in a deciding 10-point match tie-break. Phillips opened the match by winning the first set 6-3 before Osminkin levelled the contest with a 6-3 …

The Bermuda women’s national tennis team lost 2-1 to Jamaica in their second round-robin tie at the Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group III tournament. Player-captain Shelby Madeiros gave Bermuda an early lead at the Federacion Salvadorena de Tenis in Santa Tecla, El Salvador, defeating Jamaica’s Katherine Dibbs 6-2, 6-2 in the opening singles rubber. …

The Somerset Trojans suffered a defeat in the Bermuda Football Association Under-23 Division campaign, falling 4-1 to North Village Rams. Ne-Jai Tucker scored twice in the second half as North Village produced a dominant performance. North Village took the lead in the 17th minute through Jakeem Jennings, who capitalized on a defensive lapse to finish …

Bermudian Kiara Deane has joined Trinity School’s Elite Football Programme in Teignmouth, Devon, England. The defender has represented the Bermuda women’s under-14 and under-17 national teams. “Trinity School are delighted to announce a new addition to the Elite Football Programme for the 2026/2027 academic year!” read a Trinity School social media post. “Kiara Deane joins …

Bermuda Volleyball will host its Youth Volleyball Beach Championships at Horseshoe Beach on Saturday [June 20]. The event, which will run from 8.30am until 4pm, is being promoted under the slogan “Who Will Rule Beach?”. It is supported by ReLase, CDA Bermy, Butterfield & Vallis, Perpetual Motion and BDA Spirits. Further information is available through …

Bermudian student-athlete Walker Selley won the Central Valley Conference Gold Glove MVP award and earned First Team All-Conference honours following his outstanding performance with the College of the Sequoias baseball team in California. Selley turned in one of the top all-around seasons in the conference, hitting .394 with 65 hits, 29 RBIs, and a .997 …

Boccia Bermuda will be represented by three athletes at the Birmingham World Boccia Challenger in Alabama, with Zeik Blakeney set to make his international debut alongside experienced competitors Yushae Desilva Andrade and Omar Hayward. A spokesperson said, “Boccia Bermuda is pleased to announce that a team of three athletes will be representing Bermuda at the …

Bermudian goalkeeper Julian Caisey has joined Trinity School’s Elite Football Programme in Teignmouth, Devon, England. “Trinity School are delighted to announce a new addition to the Elite Football Programme for the 2026-2027 academic year,” read a Trinity social media post. “Julian Caisey joins Trinity and adds a wealth of ability to an already strong goalkeeper …

Longtails Rowing Club founder Zoe Oduntan is spearheading plans to launch an Inter-School Indoor Rowing Championships in Bermuda. Oduntan, 13, said she first presented the idea to representatives from the Department of Sport and Recreation before reaching out to schools to gauge interest in the initiative. Nine of the 13 schools she contacted expressed an …

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips opened qualifying at the M15 Kayseri tournament in Turkey with a straight-sets victory over Latvia’s Aleksandrs Sotikovs. The 21-year-old won the first qualifying-round match 6-1, 6-2 on outdoor hard courts. Phillips controlled the match throughout, dropping just three games as he advanced in the qualifying draw. Related Stories Photos: Manders …

Discus thrower Tiara DeRosa said she hopes to break her national record when she returns home to compete at the National Championships at the Flora Duffy Stadium this weekend. DeRosa broke the national discus record three times during a Bermuda National Athletics Association meet at the Flora Duffy Stadium in March. Her current record stands …

Bermuda’s Jackson Langley delivered an impressive podium performance at the Jenny Lee Tri Cup in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, finishing third in the Junior Elite Boys Final. The teenager completed the race in 33 minutes, 37.14 seconds, earning a strong third-place finish in a highly competitive field. The Bermudian produced a well-balanced performance across all three …

Bermudian sailor Peter Bromby holds second place, while fellow Bermudian Kelsey Durham sits ninth, following the third day of racing at the 2026 International One Design [IOD] World Championship in Marblehead, Massachusetts. With the discard rule now applied, competitors were able to drop their worst individual race score, reshaping the standings across the fleet. Bromby, …

The Ministry of Health is encouraging residents aged 50 and over to register for the Move More Bermuda Games 2026, set for June 19 at Flora Duffy Stadium, featuring a range of track, field, and community activities promoting active living and social connection. A Government spokesperson added, “The Ministry of Health is reminding individuals aged …

Bermuda’s Dominic Wright delivered a superb performance to win the Male 14-15 10km category at the PanAm Aquatics Open Water Swimming Series in the Cayman Islands. Competing in the boys’ 14-15 age group, Wright produced an impressive swim, completing the race in 2 hours, 13 minutes and 10.33 seconds to claim first place in his …

Bermudian cricket player Okera Bascome contributed with both the bat and in the field as Coventry & North Warwickshire CC secured a six-wicket victory over Stratford-upon-Avon CC in the Warwickshire County Cricket League Premier Division in England. Coventry & North Warwickshire won the toss and elected to field, with Stratford-upon-Avon scoring 195-8 in 50 overs. …

Bermudian footballer Aaliyah Nolan has been named Bradford City Women’s 2025/26 Top Goalscorer. The award was presented as Bradford City Women held their end-of-season awards presentation, recognising players and team achievements from the campaign. Nolan, a Bermuda women’s national team player, enjoyed a productive season in front of goal for the English club, with Bradford …

Bermuda fell 3-0 to Panama as they opened their Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group III campaign in Santa Tecla, El Salvador. The Bermuda squad, featuring Asia-Leigh Hollis, Alexcie Burrows, Nadhira Durham and player-captain Shelby Madeiros, began competition at the Federacion Salvadorena de Tenis. Panama took the lead in the opening singles match, with Michelle …

The Bermuda Race Foundation announced Sheila McCurdy, Dr. John D. Osmond III, and James Teeters will be inducted into the Bermuda Race Roll of Honour, which recognizes and celebrates extraordinary achievement in or concerning the Newport Bermuda Race and its predecessor races, in the fall. A spokesperson said, “The Roll of Honour includes the race’s …

More than 200 students participated in a series of school pickleball events over the past two weeks, culminating in the Caribbean Championships Junior Showcase held on June 13 at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium. A spokesperson said, “”The Showcase brought together many of Bermuda’s top young pickleball players who earned qualification opportunities through the Bermuda …

Reggie Lambe has joined Ipswich Wanderers for the upcoming season, with the club expressing its excitement about adding the experienced Bermudian footballer to the squad. A statement from the UK based club said  “The news is finally out, and we’re absolutely delighted to welcome Reggie Lambe to Ipswich Wanderers for the upcoming season! “Reggie brings …

Bermuda’s rising cricket stars are set to take centre stage as the upcoming Youth All-Star Matches bring together talented young players from across the island for a celebration of skill, development, and competition. A spokesperson said, “The All-Star programme, through the support of their Clubs, gives selected players the chance to showcase their abilities in …

Teachers Rugby Football Club will hold their end-of-season awards celebration on June 26 at Docksiders’ back room. The event will begin with the club’s annual general meeting at 5.30pm, with the awards celebration taking place immediately afterwards. The evening will feature an end-of-season awards presentation, prize raffles and giveaways, as well as food, drinks and …

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall returned from the injured list as the Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks at Newman Outdoor Field in North Dakota. Hall scored two runs and stole three bases during the contest. Winnipeg took a 6-2 lead after home runs from Max Murphy and Jiandido Tromp, along with a three-run sixth …

Bermudian sailor Peter Bromby is in second place overall after the second day of competition at the International One Design [IOD] World Championship in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Bromby, a four-time Olympian who also won three consecutive IOD World Championships in the 1990s, finished second in the first race of the day and sixth in the second …