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