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VI celebrates 2020 Olympians with massive motorcade

- Motorcade was held on Tortola, VG, Anegada & JvD
Hundreds of vehicles stretched along the roadways throughout the territory of the Virgin Islands (VI) celebrating the accomplishments of four Olympians who participated in Senior and Junior Athletics this year, Kyron A. McMaster, Chantel P. Malone, Elinah Phillp and Adaejah Hodge. Photo: Facebook
The celebration took the form of a massive motorcade simultaneously on the islands of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke on August 3, 2021. Photo: Facebook
The celebration took the form of a massive motorcade simultaneously on the islands of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke on August 3, 2021. Photo: Facebook
Swimmer Elinah Phillip (left) placed second in her heat but did not advance. She was 38th overall and the fastest swimmer from the Caribbean for the Women's 50m Freestyle. Kyron A. McMaster (Centre) finished 4th in the 400m Hurdles Final, which is being dubbed as the greatest Olympic race in history and Chantel E. Malone reached the final of the Women's Long Jump where she placed 12th. Photo: BVIOC
Swimmer Elinah Phillip (left) placed second in her heat but did not advance. She was 38th overall and the fastest swimmer from the Caribbean for the Women's 50m Freestyle. Kyron A. McMaster (Centre) finished 4th in the 400m Hurdles Final, which is being dubbed as the greatest Olympic race in history and Chantel E. Malone reached the final of the Women's Long Jump where she placed 12th. Photo: BVIOC
Virgin Islands young athletic phenom Adaejah Hodge won triple gold at the US Track and Field (USTAF) Junior Olympics held at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, USA from July 26 to August 1, 2021. Photo: USTAF/Facebook/File
Virgin Islands young athletic phenom Adaejah Hodge won triple gold at the US Track and Field (USTAF) Junior Olympics held at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, USA from July 26 to August 1, 2021. Photo: USTAF/Facebook/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Hundreds of vehicles stretched along the roadways throughout the territory of the Virgin Islands (VI) celebrating the accomplishments of four Olympians who participated in the Senior and Junior Olympics this year- Kyron A. McMaster, Chantel E. Malone, Elinah Phillp and Adaejah Hodge.

The celebration took the form of a massive motorcade simultaneously on the islands of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost van Dyke on August 3, 2021.

The event, which was broadcast live on the Facebook page of the Government of the Virgin Islands and JTV Channel 55, saw a mammoth turnout, with Tortola being the largest due to it being the most populated island of the Virgin Islands.

The Tortola leg was led by Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), starting at Festival Grounds in Road Town the motorcade. It proceeded west, with many joining the already long line of vehicles along the way.

Motorcade traversed territory 

They motorcade went through West End, into Cane Garden Bay, through “Country”, into East End and back to the starting point.

Many persons lined the streets while some remained on their porches, waving the flag of the VI as a show of appreciation for the Olympians.

The motorcade ended shortly after 8:00 pm, an hour outside the curfew; however, Premier Fahie has said permission was sought and granted, given the significance of the celebration. 

According to the Premier, more celebrations are in line when the athletes return to the territory.

Accomplishments

Swimmer Elinah Phillip placed second in her heat but did not advance. She was 38th overall and the fastest swimmer from the Caribbean for the Women's 50m Freestyle.

Chantel E. Malone reached the final of the Women's Long Jump where she placed 12th.

Kyron A. McMaster finished 4th in the 400m Hurdles Final, which is being dubbed as the greatest Olympic race in history.

Malone and McMaster are the first athletes from the Virgin Islands to qualify for an Olympic final.

Meanwhile, Adaejah Hodge captured three gold medals at the recently concluded US Track and Field (USTAF) Junior Olympics in Jacksonville, Florida.

Hodge won the Long Jump, 400m and 200m, competing in the 15-16 Girls Division.

24 Responses to “VI celebrates 2020 Olympians with massive motorcade”

  • Baller (04/08/2021, 18:32) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    I’m so Proud of our athletes, hard work and consistent grind has put our athletes in such a position for success. The future is bright. #BVI2DAWORLD
  • BVI Proud (04/08/2021, 19:02) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    It brought tears to our eyes to see the enthusiastic display of support for the BVI’s Olympic Athletes!
    Congratulations to the Athletes!!
  • akon (04/08/2021, 19:08) Like (19) Dislike (37) Reply
    No way i'm putting track over emancipation. If the real slave trade was thought at the schools then y'all would have seen clearly covid cannot compare to emancipation in no way or form unless you live in fear. The oppressors killed us off like numbers of sand but motocade is being held for olympics instead of emancipation during this time. Do not be a sheep out here like the motorcade participants. Enough said.
    • @akon (04/08/2021, 19:59) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
      I thought otherwise... in lieu of the Festival Parade (a casualty of Covid for a second year in a row)
    • @ Akon (04/08/2021, 20:06) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
      bless you my child go and sin no more while you at it ask the white commissioner to update our emancipated people on the unsolved killings and his dope trafficking counterparts: when it comes to biging up our own people some of you so filled with democratics
  • Rubber d!ck (04/08/2021, 19:13) Like (9) Dislike (15) Reply
    Good job to ms de Castro and the government for organizing it with a big success
  • Crs (04/08/2021, 19:18) Like (10) Dislike (11) Reply
    Grow up Akon and get with the times
  • NB (04/08/2021, 19:47) Like (23) Dislike (6) Reply
    This was allowed to go after the curfew. Was it more important? The athletes are to celebrated no doubt but this was how it was done, breaking all the rules imposed….smdh
  • Thank U Japan (04/08/2021, 19:51) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    The world of Sports Owe great gratitude to Japan Prime Minister who didn't bow under pressure to cancel the Games. Japan was under great pressure to cancel the Olympics, especially from the Pro Covid American Media and the Evil WHO. The president stood his ground and determined to hold the games....Thank u Japan. U R my Hero..
  • DOUBLE STANDARDS (04/08/2021, 20:08) Like (23) Dislike (6) Reply
    Was the curfew law broken by those who passed it?
  • smdh (04/08/2021, 20:33) Like (24) Dislike (1) Reply
    I bet those athletes would have rather be here for the celebration. We couldn't wait? Airplane will land and 30 persons will be there to greet them. Foolishness
  • alex (04/08/2021, 20:33) Like (15) Dislike (6) Reply
    I am at the bakery trying to buy a mask to enter and the health authority give me a ticket,while all these people without a mask roaming on the streets after 8 pm August 3rd..where was the police to attend curfew laws,the law is bent on who people and official knows..soon let's see how the government will survive with local doesn't pay tax...government owes millions to social security that's the reason why old age pension cannot be paid.
  • ????? (04/08/2021, 20:41) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    NOW THAT WE KNOW MR.FAHIE, LED THE TORTOLA LEG, WHO LED ON JOST VAN DYKE , WHO LED ON V-G, AND WHO LED ON ANEGADA.???
  • Truly (05/08/2021, 01:43) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
    Truly our athletes need to be recognized but the better way was to coordinate their return and have the motorcade parading them when they return.
  • Surge (05/08/2021, 06:35) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hope all the motorcade participants were vaccinated. If not then Tortola will have a motorcade surge in a few weeks just like the late June surge from all the mid-June school graduation parties.
  • Norris Turnbull (05/08/2021, 06:49) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Trivia Question....
    Who was the first VI athlete to compete in a summer olympics?
  • See (05/08/2021, 08:17) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Congratulations to all the athletes and by all means let's recognize them but to have a parade before they even return is complete nonsense and simply a political display . Some things never change.
  • Lady (05/08/2021, 08:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very good
  • Serious with Dean? (05/08/2021, 16:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    He had it in the bag? And start grin away..


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