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VI to send largest delegation to 2025 World Athletics Championships

- event scheduled for September 13 to 21 in Tokyo, Japan
The Virgin Islands (VI) will be represented by its largest delegation to date at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan from September 13 to 21, 2025. Photo: BVIAA
The 2025 World Athletics Championships will be held at the Japan National Stadium, September 13 to 21, 2025. Photo: Internet Source
The 2025 World Athletics Championships will be held at the Japan National Stadium, September 13 to 21, 2025. Photo: Internet Source
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) will be represented by its largest delegation to date at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

The athletes were announced in a press release on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, by the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA). 

Six VI athletes have qualified for the 2025 World Athletics Championships scheduled for September 13 to 21, 2025, at the Japan National Stadium. 

Largest delegation ever

“This is a historic moment for Athletics as this year the Territory will be represented by its largest delegation of athletes to date since the Territory's first appearance in 1983,” the BVIAA’s statement said. 

The athletes who have qualified for the championships are:

2023 400M hurdles silver medalist Kyron A. McMaster (Men’s 400M Hurdles) 

Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite (Men’s 100M)

Chantel E. Malone (Long Jump)

Beyonce A. Defreitas (Women’s 200M)

First-time qualifier Jaleel N. Croal (Men’s 200M)

First-time qualifier Djimon L. Gumbs (Shot Put).

7 Responses to “VI to send largest delegation to 2025 World Athletics Championships”

  • Eldread (03/09/2025, 12:50) Like (0) Dislike (7) Reply
    Look natalio smart mehson, he trying to erase his travel guilt in the public gallery, so he sending lots a people on trips so we can ease up off his case.
  • Yes!! (03/09/2025, 12:58) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wishing You all Very Very Good Success. We will be praying for you TEAM BVI.
  • Nice (03/09/2025, 13:25) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    We in the house. Kōun o
  • Cindy (03/09/2025, 17:08) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    ALL WINNERS
  • Head Soccer (03/09/2025, 22:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The graphics are sharp and cartoonish in the best way, making each match feel fun and vibrant.
  • Nice. (04/09/2025, 05:54) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    The Government has done their part by opening the big gate to opportunities, Now its up to the athletes, to step up and grasp tightly this opportunity..
  • Fam (04/09/2025, 06:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Amsomeness


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