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Sports Minister congratulates Adaejah T. Hodge on historic win in Lima

Adaejah T. Hodge won the 200m final in a time of 22.75 seconds on August 30, 2024. Two days before on August 28, she took the silver medal in the 100m final clocking in a time of 11.27 seconds. Photo: World Athletics
Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) said the accomplishments of Adeajah T. Hodge at the World Athletics under 20 competition in Lime, Peru, solidify her status as a teenage sprinting phenomenon and have placed the British Virgin Islands firmly on the global athletics map. Photo: Youtube/File
Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) said the accomplishments of Adeajah T. Hodge at the World Athletics under 20 competition in Lime, Peru, solidify her status as a teenage sprinting phenomenon and have placed the British Virgin Islands firmly on the global athletics map. Photo: Youtube/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has congratulated Adaejah T. Hodge on her historic win at the World Athletics under 20 Championships in Lima, Peru.

The teenager won the 200m final in a time of 22.75 seconds on August 30, 2024. Two days before, on August 28, she took the silver medal in the 100m final, clocking a time of 11.27 seconds.

In a message posted on social media today, September 1, 2024, Hon de Castro said, “These achievements solidify her status as a teenage sprinting phenomenon and have placed the British Virgin Islands firmly on the global athletics map.”

Her success in the 100m and 200m, the minister said, underscores Hodge’s extraordinary talent and versatility as a sprinter and while it is a personal triumph it is also a monumental moment for the Virgin Islands.

Adaejah is an inspiration

Hon de Castro also said, “Adaejah’s dedication, discipline, and relentless pursuit of excellence serve as a powerful inspiration to young athletes both here in the BVI and around the world. Adaejah’s victories in Lima reflect the strength of her character and the unwavering support from her family, coaches, and the entire BVI community.”

Hon de Castro reaffirmed support for Hodge adding, “May these victories be just the beginning of an even more remarkable journey ahead.”

8 Responses to “Sports Minister congratulates Adaejah T. Hodge on historic win in Lima”

  • Strupes (02/09/2024, 15:35) Like (5) Dislike (9) Reply
    Good effort.

    Question to the politicians, if Britiny Griner came down with a little sauce in her bag are we to lock her up like the Russians? Legalize cannabis. Pass the 2020 cannabis act. Bet the athletes can use it some way in recovery.
  • @strupes (02/09/2024, 16:22) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Tha mek sense?
  • Land, Car, or House.. (02/09/2024, 19:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Words don't cut it no more.. She deserved lot more..House car or land..
  • From the sixth to first (02/09/2024, 19:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    When and where is the big celebration?
  • Basketball Nana (03/09/2024, 18:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am happy for Ms Hodge BUT Its a shame that the same attention cant be given to our youth athletes. Case in point returning with Silver from St Croix Tournament this weekend, the SVA Jr team have received no recognition. If we don't encourage them as youths how will we have them as adult athletes to celebrate?
  • Fed Up (04/09/2024, 15:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    She don't deserve no house and land. Her GRANDMOTHER IRMA CORNER done benifit from a house from Government already. Let them who pushing for house and land go work. Go to the bank. Adaejah is a child.


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