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August 2nd, 2021
Tokyo Olympics: McMaster 4th in fastest ever 400m Hurdles race

TOKYO, Japan- In one of the greatest 400m Hurdles race in history, one that saw the World Record broken, Virgin Islands track superstar Kyron A. McMaster clocked a Personal Best effort and National Record to place fourth in the highly anticipated final at the Olympic Games in Tokyo on August 2, 2021 (VI time).

July 30th, 2021
VI’s Elinah Phillip breaks National Record with non-advancing time in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan- Virgin Islands swimmer Elinah Phillip swam a Personal Best and National Record to finish second in her 50m Freestyle Heat at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, minutes ago, July 30, 2021.

July 23rd, 2021
McMaster & Phillip appear for VI in Olympic march past

TOKYO, Japan- Swimmer Elinah Phillip, in her second Olympic Games appearance, was the flag bearer for the [British] Virgin Islands at the ‘parade of nations’ (referred to as march past) at the Opening Ceremony of the games at Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Japan today, Friday, July 23, 2021.

August 24th, 2016
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.

July 24th, 2016
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.

December 28th, 2014
Virtual Olympic Games?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Competitive video gaming - known as e-sports - should be included in the Olympic Games, the creator of World of Warcraft Rob Pardo has claimed.

November 16th, 2011
Harney Westwood & Riegels donates 10k to BVIOC!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Recognizing the importance and expense of participating in the Olympic Games, Richard Peters, on behalf of Harney Westwood and Reigels, on Tuesday November 15 2011, handed over a $10,000 cheque to the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC).

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