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UPDATE: Hodge 7th in Women's 200m semis in Budapest
BUDAPEST, Hungary- Teenage sprint sensation Adaejah T. Hodge of the [British] Virgin Islands has bowed out of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest after placing 7th in the semi-finals of the Women’s 200m today, August 24, 2023.
Silver! Kyron A. McMaster wins VI’s 1st medal @ World Championships
BUDAPEST, Hungary- Before the race, commentators were billing it as a heavyweight event worthy of pay per view status and that it was going to be among the three fastest men in the world in the Final of the 400m Hurdles at the World Athletic Championships in Budapest. Kyron A. McMaster of the [British] Virgin Islands; however, was not to be left out.
17-year-old Adaejah T. Hodge reaches 200m semifinals on World C/Ships debut
BUDAPEST, Hungary- Making a first appearance at the World Athletics Championships today, August 23, 2023, Adaejah T. Hodge placed fourth in her heat in a time of 22.82 seconds, which was enough to eventually squeeze her into the semi-finals in Budapest, Hungary.
UPDATE: McMaster blazes into 400m Hurdles Final @ 2023 World C/Ships
BUDAPEST, Hungary- The eighth fastest man ever in the 400m Hurdles, Mr Kyron A. McMaster of the [British] Virgin Islands, is in the final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
VI closes out participation in CONCACAF U15 C/Ships on winning note
ROSEAU, Dominica- The [British] Virgin Islands finally found that elusive victory in their last game of the group stage at the CONCACAF U15 Championships in Dominica on Friday, August 11, 2023.
McMaster, Hodge & Brathwaite to rep VI @ Worlds in Budapest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Athletics Association (BVIAA) has announced that the [British] Virgin Islands will have a total of three qualified athletes competing at the World Outdoor Championship scheduled to take place in Budapest from August 19 to August 27, 2023.
VI suffer heavy defeats @ CONCACAF U15 C/Ships in Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica- The [British] Virgin Islands have found the going very tough at the CONCACAF U15 Championships in Dominica, suffering heavy back-to-back defeats in the group stage.
Jamaica’s Women’s World Cup ends
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MELBOURNE, Australia— Jamaica’s Women’s World Cup run might be over for now, but the team’s fight for support back home continues.
6 VI athletes depart Thursday for U20 Pan Am Games in PR
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Six athletes from the [British] Virgin Islands will depart these shores on Thursday, August 3, 2023, for the U20 Pan Am Games in Mayaquez, Puerto Rico.
Calypsonians not getting themselves ready for festival events – Dirk L. Walters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) Mr Dirk L. Walters has pointed out that a majority of local calypsonians are not producing materials in time for local festivals and shows.