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Monday, August 17, 2026
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Squash Doubles Fall in Pan American Championships
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Bermuda’s doubles pairs bowed out of the XXVII Pan American Squash Championships following straight-game defeats against high-calibre opposition in Asunción, Paraguay.
In the men’s doubles draw, the Bermudian tandem of Anaya Smith and D'Vario Thompson faced a testing second-round clash against the formidable United States pairing of Dillon Huang and Nicholas Spizzirri.
Despite spirited rallies, the American duo proved too sharp in the decisive moments, closing out an 11-5, 11-5 victory to advance.
There was similar frustration in the women’s doubles, where Rachel Barnes and Sydney Wallace took on Costa Rica’s experienced partnership of Giselle Delgado and Anita Pinto.
The Costa Rican duo took control from the opening exchanges, wrapping up a clinical 11-4, 11-4 win to bring an end to Bermuda’s doubles campaign at the qualifying tournament for the 2027 Pan American Games.
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Sunday, August 16, 2026
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XXVII Pan American Squash Championships Continues
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Bermuda’s squash players will look to make their mark in the doubles competition as action continues at the XXVII Pan American Squash Championships in Asunción, Paraguay.
In the men’s doubles draw, the Bermudian tandem of Anaya Smith and D'Vario Thompson received an opening-round bye and will now face a stern second-round test against the United States pairing of Dillon Huang and Nicholas Spizzirri.
Meanwhile, Bermuda will also feature in the women’s doubles, where Rachel Barnes and Sydney Wallace are set to take to the court against Costa Rica’s Giselle Delgado and Anita Pinto.
The prestigious regional championship serves as a key international testing ground, with the island's contingent aiming for strong performances as the doubles events get under way.
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Saturday, August 15, 2026
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Tough Opening Day for Bermuda at Pan American Championships
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Bermuda’s squash contingent endured a demanding opening day on the court as the XXVII Pan American Squash Championships got underway in Asunción, Paraguay.
Competing across the men's and women's individual singles draws, all six Bermudian representatives suffered straight-set defeats against high-calibre regional opposition at the qualifying tournament for the 2027 Pan American Games.
Men's Singles: Trio Fall in Straight Sets
In the men’s individual draw, D'Vario Thompson found the going tough in his opener against Jamaica's Tahjia Lumley, succumbing 3-0 (11-5, 11-6, 11-4).
Teammate Anaya Smith met a similar fate against Canada's Alonso Escudero, with the Canadian controlling the tempo to claim a clinical 3-0 (11-2, 11-3, 11-3) victory.
Bermuda's top-seeded male entrant Taylor Carrick entered the competition in the subsequent round following an opening-round bye. However, Carrick was unable to halt the momentum of El Salvador’s Alejandro Enriquez, going down 3-0 (11-6, 11-4, 11-8) despite mounting a stern challenge in the third game.
Women's Singles: Resolute Opposition Proves Decisive
The women's individual competition proved equally unforgiving for Bermuda's trio:
Rachel Barnes faced a formidable challenge against Costa Rica's Anita Pinto, falling 3-0 (11-0, 11-0, 11-5) after Pinto seized early control of the glass court.
Sydney Wallace pushed hard in a competitive exchange against Costa Rica's Camila Gallegos, but was edged out in three straight frames 11-9, 11-6, 11-6.
Abigail Brewer was defeated 3-0 (11-1, 11-3, 11-2) by El Salvador's Winifer Waleska Bonilla Sandoval.
With the opening singles fixtures completed, the Bermudian squad will turn their attention to the upcoming doubles and team events as championship action continues in Asunción.
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Thursday, August 13, 2026
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Bermuda Head to Paraguay with PanAm Games in Sight
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Bermuda’s top squash players have departed for Asunción, Paraguay, to compete in the 2026 Pan American Squash Championships, set to take place from 15–22 August.
With qualification for the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, firmly on the line, the island’s contingent faces a stern test against elite opposition from across the Americas—and the globe.
The tournament features a star-studded field, headlined by world number two and British Open champion Diego Elías, world number ten Amanda Sobhy, and 2026 STARR Bermuda Open champion Miguel Rodríguez.
Reaching the top-11 qualification benchmark required for a spot in Lima represents a massive challenge for Bermuda, who enter the championships as underdogs. However, the squad travels south with high ambitions and no desire simply to make up the numbers.
Micah Franklin, Bermuda’s head of squash and top-ranked male player, praised the team's grit ahead of their departure, though family commitments will prevent him from featuring on the court.
"The team is going there to give it everything," Franklin said. "Fight for every point, give it their all, and leave proud regardless of the outcome.
"After a quick turnaround from the CAC Games, I’m incredibly proud of this bunch and their mental resilience. I sadly won’t be with them due to prior family commitments, but rest assured they are in the best hands with coach Melina Turk, who is also our 2026 Bermuda National Champion. I’ll be cheering them on from the sidelines."
The campaign offers a vital springboard for the island's players to measure themselves against world-class opposition on the international stage while chasing a place at one of the continent's major sporting spectacles.
The Bermuda Squash Association extended its gratitude to the Government Department of Youth and Sport and corporate sponsor Hiscox, whose backing ensured the team's participation in Paraguay.
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Thursday, July 16, 2026
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Bermuda Juniors Keep Continental Hopes Alive in Tortola
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Bermuda’s junior squash teams produced a stellar, unbeaten day of competition on the glass courts of the Tortola Sports Club, battling through grueling ties to keep their regional campaigns firmly on track.
Faced with a demanding double-header at the 2026 Junior Caribbean Squash Team Championships, both the boys' and girls' squads showed immense grit to ensure the island did not taste defeat once on the day.
The boys' squad fought to a thrilling, hard-earned 3-3 draw against a formidable Cayman Islands outfit, underpinned by the clinical nature of Bermuda's younger age divisions.
Sherratt on Fire: Under-13 star Benjamin Sherratt put on a clinical masterclass, conceding just six points in a ruthless 11-2, 11-3, 11-1 demolition of Ylon Omar Chambers.
Smith Dominates: Under-15 prospect Mason Smith matched his teammate's intensity, cruising past Jonty Rodgers 11-5, 11-5, 11-3.
Rosorea Seals the Point: Owen Rosorea secured Bermuda's third win of the tie with a highly disciplined 11-5, 11-4, 11-5 performance against Adriano Vera.
Despite Cayman mounting a strong comeback in the senior ranks—with under-19 standouts Michael Schrah and Eli Carpol falling in highly competitive matches—Bermuda's early brilliance guaranteed a share of the spoils.
The Bermuda girls' team enjoyed a sensational afternoon, securing a win and a draw in their back-to-back fixtures.
After securing an early default win in the Under-13 category, the Bermudians turned on the style. Under-17 player McKenna Kyme dismantled Naira-Skye John 11-1, 11-3, 11-1, before top Under-19 seed Rose Paulos delivered a flawless triple 11-0 performance against Ciara George to seal the overall victory.
The girls backed up their victory with a resilient draw against the Dominican Republic. McKenna Kyme was once again in unstoppable form, yielding just six points in her straight-games triumph.
The tie of the day belonged to Rose Paulos in the Under-19 slot. In a relentless five-game physical thriller against Bermelyn Pena, Paulos showed extraordinary stamina and mental fortitude to fight back and claim a dramatic 12-10, 7-11, 9-11, 11-6, 11-6 victory, securing the crucial draw for the island.
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