Ross Clarke, Sports Editor
7 Jul 2025
Diallo Rabain, acting Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, handed out cheques to athletes
More than 20 athletes from 15 different sports have been awarded a combined total of $154,500 to support their training and international competition efforts.
Last week Diallo Rabain, acting Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, was on hand at the Cabinet Office to present the athletes with their grants on behalf of the Department of Sport and Recreation.
Boccia player Yushae DeSilva-Andrade, who was named female sportsperson of the year at the Government Sports Awards, received the highest individual award of $12,000.
Also among the recipients were swimmers Emma Harvey, Jack Harvey and Elijah Daley. Cyclist Kaden Hopkins and para-athlete Jessica Lewis.
The funding is provided through the Government’s Elite Athlete Sponsorship Programme, which is aligned with the Bermuda National Sports Policy, which is set to increase Government funding for high-performance athletes and teams by 30 per cent.
Elite Athlete Grants
Conor White (Cycling) - $7,000
Dage Minors (Athletics) - $3,500
David Maycock (Bowling) - $6,000
Elijah Daley (Swimming) - $10,000
Emma Harvey (Swimming) - $10,000
Erica Hawley (Triathlon) - $8,000
Gabriella Arnold (Cycling) - $5,000
Imani Phillips (Pickleball) - $5,000
Jack Harvey (Swimming) - $10,000
Jayydon Roberts (Archery) - $5,000
Jediah Cumbermack (Motor Racing) - $6,000
Jessica Lewis (Para-Athletics) - $7,000
Kaden Hopkins (Cycling) - $8,000
Kaelin Cox (Sanshou) - $5,000
Krista Dyer (Sanshou) - $5,000
Lamar Richardson (Bowling) - $5,000
Madelyn Moore (Swimming) - $5,000
Najee Pitt-Clarke (Rugby) – $3,000
Nicholas Narraway (Cycling) $4,000
Nicholas Pilgrim (Triathlon) - $4,000
Robin Horsfield (Cycling) - $5,000
Sakari Famous (Athletics) - $5,000
Tyler Smith (Triathlon) – $6,000
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade (Boccia) - $12,000
Zendai Fubler (Motocross) - $5,000