National record holder Rikkoi Brathwaite made a notable appearance at the Diamond League event in Eugene, Oregon, over the weekend, finishing sixth in the highly competitive Men’s 100 Meters. Brathwaite, who entered the race with a season’s best time of 10.03 seconds, clocked in at 10.19 seconds while running out of lane 9. The race … Continued
BVIslander sprinter Rikkoi Brathwaite is set to make his highly anticipated debut at the prestigious Diamond League event this Saturday. Competing in the Men’s 100-meter race, Brathwaite, who holds the national record for the British Virgin Islands, will face a formidable lineup of athletes, including three-time World Champion Christian Coleman from the United States, World … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is sending a talented youth beach volleyball duo to a major training camp and qualification tournament as they set their sights on the 2025 Pan American Games in Asuncion, Paraguay and the Youth Olympic Games. Jason Dunkley and Alexander Wheatley arrived in Tobago today ahead of a two-day world-class beach volleyball … Continued
The BVI Barracudas Swim Team made a huge splash at the 2024 Virgin Islands Long Course Championships over the weekend, showcasing stellar performances and bringing home an impressive haul of 22 medals. Competing at the state-of-the-art long course 50-meter pool in St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, the young athletes demonstrated remarkable talent, tallying 19 … Continued
Wolues FC secured the Women’s National League title with a narrow 1-0 victory over Avengers FC at the Greenland Football Field in East End on Sunday. The match’s lone goal, a masterstroke from Eva Carey, was enough to propel Wolues to glory in a game that demanded both resilience and finesse. The decisive moment came … Continued
At the D’Athletisme de la Martinique, a World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger held on May 18, 2024, BVI sprinter Rikkoi Brathwaite outclassed a field of 21 contestants, placing first overall in the 100-meter event. Competing at the Louis Achille Stadium, Brathwaite dominated the finals, clocking in at 10.04 seconds which secured him the fastest overall … Continued
Come June 1st and 2nd, all eyes will be on the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground as it transforms into the epicentre of athletics and community spirit for the inaugural Patrick Harrigan Relays. This much-anticipated event, organized by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, promises to be a thrilling spectacle, blending competitive spirit with a … Continued
In a thrilling showdown at the Greenland Football Field on Sunday, May 12, Wolues FC secured their maiden BVI Football Association’s National League title with a sensational victory over second-place Islanders FC. Entering the highly anticipated clash with just a one-point advantage over Islanders FC, Wolues (42 points) knew that a draw or win would … Continued
Diamante Gumbs secured his second consecutive gold medal in the men’s discus event at the 2024 Southland Conference Outdoor Championships on Saturday, outshining his twin brother Djimon Gumbs who settled for the silver medal. Representing Northwestern State University (NSU) with distinction, Diamante’s impressive victory came from his first attempt, launching the discus to a remarkable … Continued
Olympian Chantel Malone impressed at the PURE Athletics Sprint Elite Meet clinching a remarkable first-place finish in the women’s long jump event held at the NTC Training Center in Clermont, Florida on Saturday. Competing in only her second event of the 2024 season following a recovery from a knee injury, Malone was several steps ahead … Continued
