Bermuda’s Olivia Gazzard and Isabella Sousa crowned an incredible undefeated campaign by capturing the gold medal at the ECVA U20 Beach Volleyball Championship in St Kitts.
The rising stars of Bermuda beach volleyball secured regional supremacy with a thrilling 2-1 victory over the St Kitts & Nevis pairing of Celina Alwani and Shaylee Pinney on the sands of Frigate Bay.
In a tense, see-saw final, Gazzard and Sousa took the opening set 21-16 before the hosts roared back to claim the second 21-11 in front of a passionate home crowd.
Faced with their toughest test of the tournament, the Bermudian duo dug deep in the deciding set, showcasing immense composure to edge out their opponents 15-12 and trigger jubilant celebrations.
The golden finish completed a flawless tournament run for the pairing, who had earlier powered into the showcase match with a ruthless semi-final display.
The Semi-Final: Gazzard and Sousa dismantled another St Kitts & Nevis duo—Azaria Amritt and Arjenel Browne—in straight sets, cruising to a comprehensive 21-7, 21-11 victory.
The triumph caps a historic week for Bermuda's youth development programme, with Gazzard and Sousa deservingly returning home as the newly minted ECVA U20 beach volleyball champions.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Four Medals for Bermuda in Caribbean Individual Finals
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Bermuda’s junior squash stars enjoyed an exceptional opening weekend at the 2026 Nagico and Interpath Junior Caribbean Squash Championships, capturing four individual medals on the glass courts of Tortola.
The team, competing at the Tortola Sports Club in the British Virgin Islands, delivered a series of clinical performances to secure a gold, two silvers, and a bronze before the tournament pivots to the team events.
The headline performance came in the Boys Under-13 Division, which culminated in a spectacular all-Bermuda showcase match for regional glory.
Mason Smith deservingly claimed the Caribbean crown, but he had to do it the hard way against compatriot Benjamin Sherratt. Sherratt came out firing to snatch a tense opening game, but Smith wrestled back control with relentless depth and precision. Smith ultimately secured the title 9-11, 11-4, 11-5, 11-7 after a grueling 29-minute baseline battle.
Bermuda's medal tally was further boosted across the older and younger age brackets after intense encounters against top continental seeds:
Boys Under-19 Silver: Eli Carpol fought his way to the prestigious Under-19 showpiece final, but found home favorite Danny Henderson in formidable form. Carpol fell to the British Virgin Islands star 11-2, 11-5, 11-4 in 23 minutes of high-octane action.
Boys Under-11 Bronze: Emerging talent Remy Horsefall locked up a superb third-place finish for the island. Horsefall's main draw run came to an end in the semi-finals, bowing out 8-11, 1-11, 2-11 against Trinidad and Tobago’s clinical Evan Ghuran.
The four-medal haul lays a formidable foundation for Bermuda as they shift their focus toward the highly anticipated team championship draws later this week.
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Bermuda Name 16-Strong Junior Caribbean Squad
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The wait is almost over for the 2026 Nagico & Interpath Junior Caribbean Squash Championships, with the British Virgin Islands putting the finishing touches on its preparations to welcome the region’s finest young talent.
The prestigious tournament returns to the Territory from July 10th – 16th, taking place at the Tortola Sports Club.
Bermuda has finalized a powerhouse 16-strong contingent to fly the island's flag, consisting of 11 boys and 5 girls ready to test themselves against the Caribbean's elite.
On the boys' side, the trio of William Frith, Mason Smith, and Eli Carpol are expected to anchor the team and spearhead Bermuda's medal hunt.
Meanwhile, the girls' lineup features a formidable core, with Olivia Sherratt alongside the talented Kyme sisters, Mckenna and Taylor Kyme, leading the charge on the glass courts.
The seven-day event is anticipated to attract the absolute best junior players, coaches, and officials from across the region, setting the stage for a thrilling week of high-octane squash.
TEAM BERMUDA
Boys
Eli Carpol William Frith Jonah Every Owen Rosorea Michael Schrah James Bigley Hugo Adams Mason Smith Benjamin Sherratt Rian Maloney Remy Horsfall
Girls
Olivia Sherratt Rose Paulos Mckenna Kyme Taylor Kyme Aleisha Siddiqi
Monday, June 29, 2026
Carrick Falls in Grueling Mississauga Challenger Opener
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Bermuda’s Taylor Carrick suffered an early exit at the $6,000 Men's Lifetime Mississauga Challenger, bowing out in a hard-fought four-game battle against America's Hao Cui.
The PSA Challenger Tour 5 event, hosted at Life Time Mississauga in Canada, saw the young Bermudian bypass the first round with a bye before running into a stubborn, clinical opponent in the round of 16.
Cui eventually secured his passage to the next stage after a grueling 45-minute chess match on the hardwood, stopping Carrick 12-10, 9-11, 11-6, 11-8.
The tone was set during a ferocious, physical opening game. Carrick traded heavy blows from the back of the court and held game-ball opportunities, but Cui showcased immense defensive resilience to snatch the opener 12-10.
Showing the grit that has defined his rise on the professional circuit, Carrick responded brilliantly in the second. The Bermudian stepped up his court position, cutting off Cui's lengths to take a tight second game 11-9 and level the match.
However, the physical exertions of the comeback appeared to take their toll. Cui reasserted his authority in the third, stretching Carrick into the front corners to take it 11-6, before holding off a late Bermudian charge in the fourth to seal the match 11-8.
Despite the defeat, the high-intensity minutes on the Canadian courts provide invaluable experience for Carrick as he continues to test his engine on the professional squash circuit.
Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Carrick Edged Out in Tortola Five-Set Thriller
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Bermudian squash standout Taylor Carrick suffered a heartbreaking exit in the opening round of the $6,000 EMCS Tortola Classic 2026 after a marathon battle in the British Virgin Islands.
The tournament, hosted at the Tortola Sports Club, saw Carrick drawn against the United States’ Tad Carney in what would prove to be the most grueling match of the opening day. Both players showcased incredible fitness and tactical depth in a contest that spanned 63 minutes of high-intensity play.
The match was a rollercoaster of momentum from the first serve. Carney took the early advantage with a clinical opening frame, but Carrick responded with trademark resilience to level the score.
First Set: Carney asserted his authority early, taking it 11-6.
The Response: Carrick found his rhythm in the second, reversing the scoreline with an 11-6 win of his own.
The Lead: Building on that momentum, the Bermudian dominated the third set 11-4 to put himself within one game of the second round.
Despite being on the brink of defeat, Carney refused to fold. The American powered through a one-sided fourth set, winning 11-3 to force a winner-takes-all decider.
In the final frame, both players traded blows in extended rallies, but it was Carney who managed to maintain his composure during the critical closing points. He secured the set 11-6, bringing an end to Carrick's campaign in the British Virgin Islands.
