UPDATE: VI sports hero Kyron A. McMaster presented with $38K cheque by Gov’t
The ceremony was done at the Road Town Ferry Terminal and those present included Acting Governor David D. Archer Jr; Acting Premier Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5); Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL); Minster for Health and Social Development Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8); President of the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) Ephraim E. Penn and President of the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) Steve Augustine, who all gave remarks.
‘True VI champion & hero’
The huge cheque, according to Hon de Castro, was for Kyron’s exploits at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Eugene, Oregon and the 2022 NACAC Championships in The Bahamas.
“He won the gold medal at both events so the cheque was symbolic of his winning and earnings for those meets,” Hon de Castro, who described McMaster as a “true champion and true Virgin Islands hero”, said.
McMaster, among other things, said: “I want to thank God for bringing me here safely. Lord knows the trials and tribulations.”
He shared that he had his fair share of struggles last year and this year, but he was grateful for the support received from his family, particularly his father Anthony S. McMaster who would call him up to three times a day for over six months.
More details to follow.
See previous article published September 15, 2022
Kyron A. McMaster to get official welcome home event today
Reigning Commonwealth Games and NACAC Champion Kyron A. McMaster returns to the Virgin Islands today, September 15, 2022, following his stellar exploits on the international circuit.
The public is invited to be at the Road Town Ferry Port at 6:30 pm to welcome home the 400m Hurdler.
The 2-times Commonwealth Games Champion and NACAC Record Holder will be presented with a cheque by Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL).
McMaster is also a 2-time Diamond League Champion.
The 25-year-old hurdler is the most decorated athlete in the history of the [British] Virgin Islands.
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28 Responses to “UPDATE: VI sports hero Kyron A. McMaster presented with $38K cheque by Gov’t”
He is putting Tortola on the map for sure.
Give him $50,000...
Give him land...
Give him a house...
Why dont we make it a free for all and give him a damn island while we're at it!
Did it ever occur to any of you that there are policies around what amounts are given for athletes achievements? '
Besides, what does it take to satisfy you people? NOTHING is ever enough! If he was given $100,000 some moron would still complain, either that it wasn't enough or that it was too much. Y'all make the dog sick!!
Certainly, we must aspire to sufficiently reward our athletes!