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Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Fishel Tells Her Story to Islandstats

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Known for her precision and dynamic footwork, Mia Fishel is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a forward for Chelsea FC in the Women's Super League. Fishel sat down to share her story with www.islandstats.com.

Fishel is passionate about both sportfishing and soccer. When she’s not out on the water, she enjoys unwinding with her French Bulldog, Chido. During her time at UCLA, her fierce determination on the soccer field and love for fishing earned her the nickname “BIG FISH,” a testament to her competitive spirit and drive.

Fishel played three standout seasons at UCLA, tallying 32 goals and 14 assists across 59 games. Selected 5th overall by the Orlando Pride in the 2022 NWSL Draft, Mia made the bold decision to take her talents to Mexico's Liga MX Femenil, joining Tigres UANL. She debuted on January 31, 2022, and quickly made history, scoring 17 goals in 17 appearances, becoming the first foreign player to win the Liga MX Femenil Golden Boot. Mia capped off the season by leading Tigres to the 2022 Liga MX Femenil Championship.

Internationally, Fishel was recognized by the International Federation of Football, History, and Statistics (IFFHS) as the world’s top scorer in 2022, with 33 goals. She also holds the U.S. national record for the most goals (13) by any player for a U.S. Youth National Team across all age groups.



 
 
Sunday, July 06, 2025
Government Present Funds to Elite Athletes

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The Department of Sport and Recreation held the 2025 Elite Athlete Sponsorship Presentation at the Cabinet Office, where Minister Diallo Rabain, acting Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, presented cheques to some of Bermuda’s most outstanding athletes. The event celebrated the achievements and dedication of 25 elite athletes across 15 different sports, who were awarded a combined total of $154,500 to support their training and international competition efforts.

The funding is provided through the Government’s Elite Athlete Sponsorship Programme, which is aligned with the Bermuda National Sports Policy. This initiative supports Goal 2.1 of the policy: to increase Government funding for high performance athletes and teams by 30 per cent. The programme ensures that top-performing athletes are given the financial support they need to excel on the world stage, reflecting the Government’s ongoing commitment to sporting excellence.

Among the recipients were swimmers Emma Harvey, Jack Harvey and Elijah Daley; cyclist Kaden Hopkins; para-athlete Jessica Lewis; and boccia athlete Yushae DeSilva-Andrade, who received the highest individual award of $12,000. The Elite Athlete Sponsorship Initiative is an essential part of Bermuda’s broader effort to strengthen its international sporting presence while inspiring young athletes across the island.

Saturday, July 05, 2025
Bermuda Finishes Fourth at Barbados Grand Prix

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Bermuda's Men's 4x100 meter Relay team competed today in the Inaugural Barbados Grand Prix, held at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex, ultimately finishing in fourth place against a strong regional field.

The Bermudian quartet, comprised of Denver Tucker, Norre Robinson, Miles Outerbridge, and Suresh Black, lined up in the final of the night against formidable teams from Jamaica, Barbados, and Grenada.

The Bermuda team delivered a competitive performance, stopping the clock with a time of 40.41 seconds.

The presence of these top Bermudian sprinters in a regional grand prix highlights the island's commitment to developing its athletic talent on the international stage.

 
 
Friday, July 04, 2025
Bermuda Bids Farewell to "Mr. Boccia" Troy Farnsworth

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The man affectionately known as “Mr. Boccia” in Bermuda, Troy Farnsworth, is stepping back from the sport after 13 years of dedicated involvement. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy, having cultivated a small but formidable Bermudian boccia squad that now consistently competes on the international stage, but not without a hopeful look to the sport's continued development on the island. Farnsworth, who has filled almost every conceivable role within Boccia Bermuda – from coach and administrator to board member – has chosen to depart to devote more time to his family.

Farnsworth's profound impact is perhaps best encapsulated by the ascent of Paralympian Yushae DeSilva-Andrade. DeSilva-Andrade made history at Rio 2016 as Bermuda's first boccia player to compete at a Paralympic Games. Eight years later, under Farnsworth’s watchful eye, she advanced to the semi-finals of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in the women’s individual BC1 event, before ultimately losing to eventual champion Aurelie Aubert of France. She was one of only two Bermudian athletes at the Paris Games, alongside wheelchair racer Jessica Cooper Lewis, and was deservedly named Bermudian Female Athlete of the Year upon her return.

"When I’m home people come up to me and they’ll be like, ‘What’s boccia?’ and I’ll have to explain it to them more, because a lot of people don’t really understand what it is," DeSilva-Andrade reflected after her competition in Paris, highlighting the ongoing effort to raise the sport's profile despite its growing success.

His mission began in earnest in 2012. Farnsworth embarked on a learning curve himself, finding a tournament in Montreal, Canada, and taking six Bermudian athletes to compete. "I didn’t know much about the sport, but I thought going there would be a good way to learn," he admitted. “What I saw really shocked me. It was a very high level of competition, and I realised if we were going to do this properly, we had to take it more seriously and really lift our game.”

That first tournament proved to be a pivotal moment. Since then, Farnsworth has tirelessly worked to improve playing standards on the North Atlantic island. Concurrently, he helped establish and nurture crucial support networks that would allow talented athletes to progress beyond recreational play. He was a key figure in the small group that officially set up Boccia Bermuda in 2014, an entirely volunteer-run governing body with a dedicated, albeit small, board.

Despite Bermuda's modest population of a little more than 60,000 people and inherently limited resources, “Mr. Boccia” has been instrumental in bringing through a number of elite players who have consistently competed internationally under the Bermudian flag. This dedication has yielded impressive results: Omar Hayward is currently ranked world No.19 in the men’s BC1 category, whilst Yushae DeSilva-Andrade holds a formidable world No.3 ranking in the women’s BC1.

“For smaller countries, it is a case of getting more recreational players into competition and then once you get them to that first tournament, they learn from being there,” said Farnsworth, himself a former Australian Rules footballer. He stresses that ongoing education and exposure are vital.

Looking to the future, Farnsworth, as a co-founder of Boccia Bermuda, articulated his hopes and concerns for how smaller nations can continue to grow in the sport, particularly in keeping pace with the latest trends in equipment, training, analysis, and sports science. “You have to make good decisions and work hard as a small country and there is no doubt that the sport has grown tremendously, and competitive opportunities have increased dramatically. World Boccia have done a phenomenal job since I have been involved with the sport, and I have seen the standard of play get better every year."
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Governor & Sports Minister Wish Island Games Teams Well

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Athletes due to represent Bermuda at the International Island Games in Orkney this month received a significant boost of encouragement this week, with letters of support and best wishes arriving from both His Excellency the Governor of Bermuda, Andrew Murdoch, and from Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture & Sport.

In a further show of support, National Sports Governing Bodies were invited to send representative athletes to Government House, providing an opportunity for them to meet the Governor and receive his well wishes in the International Arena.

Among the notable attendees at Government House was the Games Flag Bearer, Koa Goodchild, a prominent figure in women's football. Also present was the "water bearer" for a traditional Games ceremony, David Leach, a bronze medallist in lawn bowls at the 2023 Island Games and President of the Bermuda Bowls Association.

The event saw a strong representation from various sports, including Bermuda Island Games Association General Secretary, Juanita Blee. Athletes in attendance included Sean Trott and Phillip Woolins from Athletics; David Leach and Jude Barton from Lawn Bowls; Dezirae Darrell and Somer Stephenson from Badminton; a significant contingent from football including Caleb McDowall, Adrian Trott, Koa Goodchild, Symira Lowe-Darrell, and Victoria Davis; golfers Jamie McMillan and Sienna Mosquera; and Brian Darling from Squash.

The strong show of government and community support aims to motivate Bermuda's athletes as they prepare to compete on the international stage in Orkney.
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