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Rey O'Neal Invitational cancelled due to COVID surge

- event was slated for A.O. Shirley Ground @ 3pm on Saturday, July 3, 2021
The Rey O'Neal Invitational that was slated for the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds on Saturday, July 3, 2021 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 surge being seen in the Virgin Islands. Photo: BVIAA/File
The Rey O'Neal Invitational is organised by the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA). Photo: BVIAA
The Rey O'Neal Invitational is organised by the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA). Photo: BVIAA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local athletes were gearing up to compete at the Rey O'Neal Invitational at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds on Saturday, July 3, 2021; however, the meet has since been called off.

Our newsroom was informed that the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) Executive has decided to cancel the Rey O'Neal Invitational due to the dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases in the territory, including via community spread.

The VI currently has recorded some 91 active cases, 42 of which are new.

Safety a 'priority'

According to the BVIAA, the safety of all stakeholders is paramount.

"While this is disappointing we believe that it is in the best interest of all stakeholders that we make safety the priority.

"It is not certain at this time if the meet will be rescheduled. After further consultation and considerations over the next week, we will provide additional updates," a statement from the BVIAA this morning, July 2, 2021, read.

Male and female sprinters in various age groups were set to compete in the 100 metres, Long Jump, 400m, Discuss, 100m Hurdles, 800m, Shot Put, 200m and 4x100m.

3 Responses to “Rey O'Neal Invitational cancelled due to COVID surge”

  • watcher (02/07/2021, 13:13) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    At least Badketball is indoors
  • Dino (02/07/2021, 16:29) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's a flue and not the sort of medieval plagues. Get used to it and move on with life. We get sick at times, some more than others. That's life on earth.


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