For the past three years, Olympian Jah-Nhai Perinchief has trained and competed on the world stage with no health insurance – a physical and financial risk most elite athletes in Bermuda share. Now – in a move that’s almost unheard of – CariGenetics has stepped up to cover the full cost of his health insurance through to the 2028 Olympics.
It’s a powerful example of what long-term, individual athlete support can look like – and a reminder of how rare it still is. It’s an extraordinary commitment, and one that raises important questions about long-term support for our top-tier athletes. And the voices within this story share just how disconnected we are when it comes to our athlete’s who are risking their health for Bermuda’s glory.
