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Team BVI returns to heroes’ welcome!

Team BVI disembarks the ferry with a heroes' welcome waiting.
 The crowd of family, supporters and Officials swelled to well over a hundred.
The crowd of family, supporters and Officials swelled to well over a hundred.
Medals, smiles,National Pride and much, much more to come in BVI Athletics.
Medals, smiles,National Pride and much, much more to come in BVI Athletics.
The crowd of family, supporters and Officials swelled to well over a hundred
The crowd of family, supporters and Officials swelled to well over a hundred
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The conch shells trumpeted, the drums sounded and the cheers began at the ferry dock as Team BVI returned home from the 41st Carifta Games yesterday, Tuesday April 10, 2012.

Some wore medals, some wore smiles, some looked tired and some overawed at the size of the crowd to meet them, but all of them proudly sported the BVI badge as the highly successful athletes, who represented the BVI at the Games and who had brought back 5 medals between them, were swamped by family, friends, well-wishers, the Minister responsible for Sports, Myron Walwyn and the Ag. Director of Youth Affairs and Sports, Patrick Harrigan.

Screams of joy and excitement permeated the dock even before the Team had disembarked from the Ferry and the noise just grew louder and louder as the team emerged from the arrival’s area.

First out was Nelda Huggins who was so cruelly denied a hat trick of medals. She was soon followed by fellow medalists, the Gumbs sisters and Lakeisha Warner. Tarika Moses, brother Tarique and Taylor Hill all seemed to have lost their voices after a long flight and the energy expanded at the Games. Niayla Smith, Jamaal Alexander and Shacoy Stephens were soon surrounded by a swarm of friends. The coaches, too, were met with vociferous applause and the entire scene developed into one massive scene of National Pride.

“It was a long trip home,” commented Nelda Huggins, “and I’m tired!”

Tynelle Gumbs was glad to be back in the warmth and admitted she was very pleased to have won a medal at the games. “It was so exciting, I thank everyone for supporting me and I’m glad I did the VI proud.”

Trevia Gumbs, who was tipped to win a medal and proved the pundits right, stated, “I feel good; I did my best, made the BVI Proud and came back with a silver medal.”

Taylor Hill, part of the 4 x 100 bronze medal winning relay team confessed to being motivated by running in front of the large crowds. “I like to run in front of crowds, it was very exciting and fun and I hope to do more next time.”

Jamaal Alexander was a little more philosophical and felt he ran well but just had a couple of off days. “I did my best, I left everything on the track, but things just didn’t work out. It was my first major meet of the year and I will be ready for what’s coming up.”

The rest of the team arrived home later in the evening via the Terrence B. Lettsome Airport, but the entire Team will be together again today, Wednesday April 11 during a Recognition Ceremony hosted by the Government at the Breezeway from 4.30 p.m.

23 Responses to “Team BVI returns to heroes’ welcome!”

  • Native Boy (11/04/2012, 08:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is indeed bvi pride…
    • hello (11/04/2012, 11:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      every time I see this I say thank god for the seeds planted By Andrew Fahie and the VIP..real BVI pride for ayo...we thank you team BVI and VIP!
  • Toot (11/04/2012, 08:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a first seeing how proud we are of our own. Good to see their family and friends beam with pride. Athletes you did good representing!!
  • Awesome (11/04/2012, 09:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is just awesome! Awesome! I was there and the scene was overwhelming! Proud to be a BVIslander! Go Team!
  • proud of our athletes (11/04/2012, 09:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Keep it up team BVI. I know you made your country, government, parents, family, friends and yourself proud. The Bible states that a child shall lead. To all of you again thank you for making us proud. (For those of you that did not earn a medal do not gave up we are still proud of you). The only said thing is that we did not get to see it on TV. Even if they show it at a later time we will be watching it
  • school children (11/04/2012, 10:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    we had to fly in to st thomas because it is cheaper...food for thought
  • small head (11/04/2012, 11:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    it was a proud time for me yesterday to see the BVI community coming together and supporting our athletes...ture BVI pride.....and vino you are everywhere..lol I must say to our young people a job well done.....
  • parent (11/04/2012, 12:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very good job good and faithful servant team bvi
  • BRAD BOYNES (11/04/2012, 14:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    There were 27 countries participating in Carifta this year. VI accomplishments 100m U17 G, We were the 3rd and 5th best in the Caribbean 800m U17 G, we were the 3rd best in the Caribbean 4x100m relay U17 G, we were the 3rd best in the Caribbean 4x400 U17 G, we were the 4th best in the Caribbean Heptathlon U20 B, we were the 5th Best inthe Caribbean Hope you all get my drift and be proud always.
  • BRAD BOYNES (11/04/2012, 14:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    and the beat goes on Shot Putt U17 G, we were the 2nd best in the Caribbean Javelin U17 G, we were best in the Caribbean Need I say more.
  • tyrel (11/04/2012, 15:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    They should be travelling through their own airport. Shame on you all!!!!
  • one eye roster (11/04/2012, 19:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Go bvi we are doing well
  • we thank you (12/04/2012, 05:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    what a good welcome home...thank you bvi
  • cell phone (12/04/2012, 07:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I watched the games on the internet and BVI made me sooo happy Congrats to all the athletes, coaches and parents!!!!!
  • more than that (12/04/2012, 14:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    the government needs to do something formal for these young people that lil ting at the water front is crap...
  • Z. McLean (12/04/2012, 15:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Welcome home! To the ENTIRE team, you all did great!!!!!
  • teacher john (13/04/2012, 06:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Now let's hope they bring home a goal from the oliphics


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