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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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Bermuda Mixed Doubles Fall in Championships
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Bermuda’s mixed doubles campaign at the XXVII Pan American Squash Championships came to an end following a straight-games defeat against high-calibre Mexican opposition in Asunción, Paraguay.
The Bermudian tandem of Taylor Carrick and Abigail Brewer took to the court to face the formidable pairing of Luz Sarahi Lopez Dominguez and Cesar Salazar.
Carrick and Brewer pushed their opponents hard in a competitive opening frame before the Mexican duo edged ahead to take the first game 11-8.
Building on that momentum, Lopez Dominguez and Salazar maintained control throughout the second game, closing out an 11-4 victory to seal a 2-0 match win and advance in the tournament.
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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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