News
Olympian Chantel E. Malone arrives in VI today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, September 28, 2021, long jumper Chantel E. Malone will be making her first visit to her homeland, the [British] Virgin Islands, since her historic performance at the Tokyo Olympics in August 2021.
McMaster, Malone & Phillip to rep VI @ Olympic Games in Tokyo
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Team for the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games has been confirmed by the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC).
Territorial Song replaces ‘God Save the Queen’ @ sports events
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been given approval for the Territorial Song ‘Oh Beautiful Virgin Islands’ to replace ‘God Save the Queen’ at future editions of the Olympic Games, the Youth Olympic Games and other institutional events and official activities of the IOC and its Affiliated Entities.
BVIOC hosting free sports clinic
ROAF TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Olympic Committee has organized a free sports clinic that will take place on Saturday, October 12th from 9.00 am – 1.00 pm at the Multipurpose Complex and A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Zara A. Brown
By Ron O. D'Avilar
A refusal to fail is one of the hallmarks of this week’s Young Professional, even as she is an athlete in one of the oldest and most competitive sports. Track and Field requires athletes to demonstrate passion and high endurance for the sport but for Zara A. Brown, a Virgin Islands (VI) based athlete, sports is not just a passion but a lifestyle.
Repair works begin On A.O. Shirley Grounds Track
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Rehabilitation works on the track at the A.O. Shirley Recreational Grounds has commenced and is expected to continue for approximately four weeks.
Final Physical Literacy & LTAD Series Workshop gets underway today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Workshop #5 on May 18 and 19, 2017, culminates the series on Physical Literacy and Long Term Athlete Development, sponsored by The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee.
BVIOC achieves quadrennial goals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola- VI - As the BVI Olympic Committee’s (BVIOC) 2013 – 2016 quadrennial comes to a close, the executive distributed a full report on its goals and achievements of the last 4 years to its member federations and key stakeholders.
BVIOC President pleased with VI's Olympic progress
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games came to a close in a festive celebration of the 31st Olympiad on Sunday August 21, 2016, the Virgin Islands (VI) delegation of athletes, coaches, physiotherapist and doctor returned home with unforgettable experiences and memories.
Swimmer Elinah Phillip set to be VI’s youngest Olympian
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Swimmer Elinah Phillip will become the territory’s youngest athlete to compete at an Olympic Games when she takes to the pool for the 50m freestyle on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.