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BVIOC to host multi-sports exhibition

The Virgin Islands will be represented in the half-pipe ski event at the Winter Olympic Games Sochi 2014, and in squash, swimming, and athletics at the XX Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014. Photo: Provided
The BVI Olympic Committee is hosting a free, interactive, multi-sports exhibition at the Tortola Sports Club on Saturday October 26, 2013 from 8.30 A.M - 12 P.M. to showcase its involvement in the Winter Olympic Games 2014 and also the Commonwealth Games. Photo: Provided
The BVI Olympic Committee is hosting a free, interactive, multi-sports exhibition at the Tortola Sports Club on Saturday October 26, 2013 from 8.30 A.M - 12 P.M. to showcase its involvement in the Winter Olympic Games 2014 and also the Commonwealth Games. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Olympic Committee is hosting a free, interactive, multi-sports exhibition at the Tortola Sports Club on Saturday October 26, 2013 from 8.30 A.M - 12 P.M. to showcase its involvement in the Winter Olympic Games 2014 and also the Commonwealth Games.

The event, organized by the BVIOC, also involves participation by the various Federations and Associations who will be sending athletes to the International Games, one being held in Sochi, Russia and the other in Glasgow, Scotland. The associations to be represented include the BVI Athletics Association, the BVI Ski Association, the BVI Squash Racquets Association, and the BVI Swimming Association 

The Virgin Islands will be represented in the half-pipe ski event at the Winter Olympic Games Sochi 2014, and in squash, swimming, and athletics at the XX Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014. 
In April 2014, the Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton Relay will be in the VI.

The family-friendly schedule of activities presents an opportunity for people of all ages to learn about the VI's history in the Winter Olympic Games, the exciting Queen's Baton Relay that took the community by storm in 2010 and the Commonwealth Games where the territory will be represented in 3 sports for the first time. 

All visitors will be encouraged to try their hand and test their skills in sporting challenges throughout the morning, so come prepared with sports shoes and a chance to win a commemorative prize!

The BVIOC and Caribbean Region Anti-doping Organisation will also be exhibiting that anti-doping is not only part and parcel of the criteria of competing at all international level game but it is also a campaign that is in force in the VI for all aspiring athletes and school-age children.

Persons will get an opportunity to find out more about the facts on what is prohibited, the testing process, and how to play true at all levels.  

Also on hand will be nutritionist Terri Benjamin and healthy, organic baked goods and treats from Chic Gourmet.

A $5 breakfast will be served from 8.30 A.M. and will include a donation to the BVI Cancer Society.

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