There were a number of local athletes who competed over the weekend and delivered superb performances both at the local and international level. This included Northwestern State’s Diamanté Bryan Gumbs who set a new national record after winning at the Southland Conference in the Hammer Throw event, with a twirl of 19.57 meters. His throw bettered Olympian … Continued
BVI Olympian swimmer Elinah Phillip helped her Florida International University Panthers to their eighth straight Conference USA Swimming Championship, ending with four gold medals and one silver. After collecting three gold medals prior to the final day on Saturday February 26, Phillip swam to her first and only silver medal of the tournament in the Women’s … Continued
The BVI Women’s National Football team delivered a much better all-round performance in their second game of the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying, but lost 0-4 to host Honduras. Playing at the Estadio General Francisco Morazan stadium, the BVI girls displayed discipline and determination to reach the halftime stage at just one goal down to their … Continued
The BVI Women’s National Football team suffered a huge defeat in their first game of the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers against Cuba over the weekend. Playing on Saturday February 19 at the Estadio General Francisco Morazan stadium in Honduras, the national team went down 14 goals to nil in their opening game. Despite the heavy … Continued
A 22 member National Women’s Football team has been selected to represent the British Virgin Islands in their upcoming CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers in Honduras. This was confirmed in a media release from the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) which said that the team will be departing the territory this Thursday, to represent the BVI in … Continued
The Sugar Boys FC duly overcame a tenacious Lion Heart FC, 3-1 and VG United stunned the Islanders FC, 3-0, as the action continued in the BVI Football Association’s National League on Sunday. Playing on the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground, the youthful VG United took the game to the Islanders from the first whistle, causing … Continued
Local track and field club Sprint Tech BVI has sent seven of their athletes to the United States to compete at the Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic, which concludes tomorrow Saturday January 29. The Classic is an indoor event for under 20 male and female athletes and commenced today Friday January 28. The team … Continued
British Virgin Islands International forward Josh Bertie recently signed a dual-registration deal with English Club Dorchester Town FC and his former club Andover Town. The 25-year-old scored 31 goals in 25 games this season with Andover Town before getting the nod with 7th Division club Dorchester Town FC. Bertie’s first game for Dorchester was described by … Continued
The Wolues along with VG United and One Love United football clubs were all victorious over the weekend during the continuation of the BVI Football Association’s National Football League. The Wolues defeated Lion Heart FC 4-2 to close the gap between the top 5 five teams to just two points, with the Panther FC leading … Continued
The Panthers FC took full advantage of both the Islanders FC and Sugar Boys FC dropping points to climb into top spot of the National League, beating Old Madrid FC 4-1 on Sunday in East End / Long Look. The Sugar Boys were held to a 1-1 draw by the resurgent Rebels FC after Terrence … Continued
