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Khemoe Foy Jr wins 'KO Shootout' in presence of D’Moi M. Hodge

Khemoe Foy Jr, right, is congratulated by Los Angeles Lakers player D’Moi M. Hodge, left, for winning a knockout shootout basketball competition at the Department of Youth Affairs (DYAS) Basketball Camp at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Photo: VINO
D'Moi M. Hodge teaching the young ones basketball techniques at a summer camp on July 25, 2023. Photo: VINO
D'Moi M. Hodge teaching the young ones basketball techniques at a summer camp on July 25, 2023. Photo: VINO
The Virgin Islands (VI) displayed its appreciation to its latest hero, D’Moi M. Hodge, at a special motorcade and welcome home ceremony on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Photo: VINO
The Virgin Islands (VI) displayed its appreciation to its latest hero, D’Moi M. Hodge, at a special motorcade and welcome home ceremony on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- D’Moi M. Hodge is usually the one offering the entertainment on the basketball court; however, on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, he was glad to play spectator for a knockout shootout competition involving participants of the Department of Youth Affairs (DYAS) Basketball Camp at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.

This set the stage for Khemoe Foy Jr to showcase his shooting accuracy, as he won the shootout.

Foy Jr was congratulated by Los Angeles Lakers player D’Moi M. Hodge, the first [British] Virgin Islander to play in the NBA.

Some 200 participants of the basketball camp were able to get a feel of the rigours of Hodge’s training routine.

Hodge had previously said he was “eager” to give back to the community that groomed him into the young man he is today.

VI celebrates D’Moi M. Hodge’s achievements

The Virgin Islands celebrated the achievement of Hodge with a special motorcade and welcome home ceremony on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

Additionally, The Government of the Virgin Islands presented the young basketballer with a cheque for $20,000, while National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI) gave him a cheque for $5,000.

It was also announced by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) that the Cane Garden Bay Basketball Court will be renamed in honour of Mr Hodge.

6 Responses to “Khemoe Foy Jr wins 'KO Shootout' in presence of D’Moi M. Hodge”

  • We with you! (27/07/2023, 14:14) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulation!
    • AXE THAT VIBASSADOR TERM (27/07/2023, 17:23) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
      Premier and whoever else came up with that VIBassador term…you need to axe it.

      Stop trying to be so different to the point the BVI looks foolish.

      The USVI just reported that Aaliyah Boston is their Tourism Ambassador. Now that sounds more professional.


      • Send a letter then (28/07/2023, 17:07) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
        Why y’all so stupid. This article is celebrating positive youth activity and you come here with this. Send the Premier a letter with your name and concern and stop being inappropriate. There is a time and place for everything.

        Congrats young Foy. Keep improving your skill.
  • Wonderful (27/07/2023, 14:25) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    keep aiming high and doing what you love
  • herbs power (28/07/2023, 11:00) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Name the gym in town after him instead.
  • YEAAAAAAAAAAAA (28/07/2023, 18:18) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    YEAAA KAFFFFFFF


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