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Malone, Hodge & Brathwaite expected to feature @ BVIAA National C/Ships this weekend

- Jaleel N. Croal. Beyonce A. Defreitas & Eldred Henry also expected to compete
June 19th, 2024 | Tags:
Some of the Virgin Islands’ biggest talents, including, from left, Chantel E. Malone, Adaejah T. Hodge and Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite will be in action when the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) stages its National Championships at A.O. Shirley Grounds from June 21-22, 2024. Photo: BVIOC/File
The BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) stages its National Championships at A.O. Shirley Grounds from June 21-22, 2024. Photo: BVIAA
The BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) stages its National Championships at A.O. Shirley Grounds from June 21-22, 2024. Photo: BVIAA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some of the Virgin Islands’ biggest talents, including Chantel E. Malone, Adaejah T. Hodge and Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite will be in action when the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) stages its National Championships at A.O. Shirley Grounds from June 21-22, 2024.

Athletes from Montserrat and Puerto Rico are also expected to compete.

President of the BVIAA Mr Steve Augustine said the meet is expected to draw a large number of athletes.

IAAF recognised meet

“Recognizing that the meets is also listed on the World Athletics Calendar, where points can be attained towards qualifying for the Olympics, we’ve seen participation mushroomed with a large number of elite, collegiate and foreign based athletes making their way home to compete.”

He said there has also been interest from countries as far away as Monsteratt and Puerto Rico.

Big names listed to compete

Highlighting the event will be names such as Rikkoi A. R. Brathwaite, Adaejah T. Hodge, Chantel E. Malone, Eldred Henry, Djimon and Diamante Gumbs,  Jaleel N. Croal, M’Khori Crabbe, Akrissa Eristee, Joshua Hill, Wanyae Belle, Beyoncé A. Defreitas, Kenyatta Grate, Jahtivya Williams, Tyreese James, DiaMonae Thomas, J’Nya Demming and many other notable athletes.

Future stars

Locally athletes such as Tiondre Frett, Jah’Kyla Morton, Andre Smikle, Jahshani Farrington, Joshua Lynch, Jordan Thomas, Amia Smith, M”Kenzii Crabbe, Shyra Stoutt Savianna Joseph and a long list of other equally talented athletes will be present. 

“With a clear intention of showcasing the best of the BVI the meet is definitely one that you don’t want to miss.  We invite friends, family, well wishers, fantastics and sports enthusiasts to come out and be a part of witnessing something great,” Mr Augustine stated.

Tickets to access the National Championships cost $5.00 per person.

8 Responses to “Malone, Hodge & Brathwaite expected to feature @ BVIAA National C/Ships this weekend”

  • bvibuzz (19/06/2024, 16:51) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    all our people I am so proud
  • Mike Larry (19/06/2024, 17:24) Like (3) Dislike (24) Reply
    Great the only stage they belong on. Internationally, these sports may be out their league. People need to understand just cause they improving their personal best dont mean they doing anything internationally.
    • @Mike Larry (20/06/2024, 22:58) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      Rikkoi is ranked 30th in the world. Educate your slovenly butt before posting drivel. Our youth have made the upper echelons with hard work and several are already Olympians. struppes
  • Herbs Powa (19/06/2024, 20:14) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Come out one and all. It will be fireworks in the Bvi.
  • jack (19/06/2024, 23:17) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    THREE TOP LOCAL TALENTS
  • Child Motivator (20/06/2024, 01:27) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I love to see young people progress. I am a proud teacher of any student who even try.
  • citzen (20/06/2024, 11:36) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    once its something local and positive the comments are short this place is sick sick sick
  • Quietly Watching (21/06/2024, 18:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I can't wait for tomorrow, God sparing. Start time 2:00 p.m. I'll be pulling in around 12:30. I want to choose my seat down in front. We are so proud of you guys. It will be special seeing you run locally. Don't mine the naysayers. Some of them can't run around the block at 5 miles an hour. What you do, we know, takes hard work and discipline. Keep up the good work. We love you!!! All of you!!!! Ah, Minister for Education, please forego your next two trips and order some more bleacher seats and a shade for them. Kisses!!!!


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