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Lucky 7 wins Lowell Wheatley Anegada Pursuit Race 2023
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI - The annual Lowell Wheatley Anegada Pursuit Race was held on Saturday 10 June in champagne sailing conditions and ended with Lucky 7, captained by by Eddie Brockbank as the winner of the a 28 mile pursuit race that sailed from Road Harbour to Anegada
UPDATE: Thad A. Lettsome 6th overall after 4 days of sailing @ CAC Games
SAN Salvador, El Salvador- After two days of no wind, and no races, Virgin Islands’ sailor Thad A. Lettsome returned to the waters to resume competition in the 2023 ILCA 7 Men’s Division at the CAC Games in El Salvador on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
Adaejah T. Hodge 2nd @USATF NYC Grand Prix
NEW YORK, USA- [British] Virgin Islands' sprinter Adaejah T. Hodge came up against rival Shawnti Jackson of the USA in the High School Girls 200m Final at the USATF NYC Grand Prix on June 24, 2023.
D’Moi M. Hodge joining LA Lakers on a two-way contract
BROOKLYN, New York, USA- D’Moi M. Hodge has been given the opportunity to become the first NBA player from the [British] Virgin Islands, after the Los Angeles Lakers signed to a two-way contract, meaning he’ll suit up in the G-League for the South Bay Lakers.
BVIOC announces 9-man team for 2023 CAC Games in San Salvador
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has confirmed that 9 athletes from 3 sports will represent the [British] Virgin Islands at the 24th Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in San Salvador, El Salvador from June 23 – July 8, 2023.
Luka E. Chalwell signs professional football contract with UK club
EASTLEIGH, Hampshire, England- Luka E. Chalwell has become the first born and bred [British] Virgin Islander to be a professional footballer, after he signed a contract on Thursday, June 15, 2023, to join Eastleigh FC in the English National League.
Adaejah T. Hodge wins New Balance 200M Outdoor Title in meeting record
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, USA – [British] Virgin Islands phenom sprinter Adaejah T. Hodge dominated the field en route to capturing the girls’ championships 200-meter title at the 2023 New Balance Nationals Outdoor on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
USA’s Spencer Lovejoy wins 2023 Carey Olsen Squash Classic
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Spencer Lovejoy of the United States of America (USA) has emerged as the winner of the Carey Olsen Tortola Classic Professional Squash Association (PSA) Challenger Tour.
Adaejah T. Hodge qualifies for World C/Ships; Breaks 200m National Record
MONTVERDE, Florida, USA– On Saturday, June 10, 2023, teenage sprint sensation Adaejah T. Hodge won the 200m dash at the Star Athletics Sprint Series in Montverde, Florida.
Local squash players put to the test as Carey Olsen Tortola Classic serves off
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- After several late withdrawals from the Carey Olsen Tortola Classic 2023, opportunities opened for 9 local players to enter the draw and test themselves against some of the best squash players in the world at the Tortola Sports Club in Pasea Estate on June 13, 2023.