Sports
Sharp Shins wins Enis Adams Primary Champs title
(JTV News) — Sharp Shins is the winners of the Enis Adams Primary School Inter-House Championships title.
They successfully defended their title with a total of 1,112 points.
Red Tails placed second with 1,085. Osprey’s placed third with 1,060 points.
Bryson Walters tallied 40 points to emerge Victor Ludorum, while Victrix Ludorum is Dauria Alexander who garnered 40 points.
DIVISION CHAMPIONS
U9-Boys: Jyriih Freeman, 32 points
Girl: Dekoya Bryan,
U11-Girls: Dauria Alexander, 40
Boys: Klaundre Archibald & Tre’Khyron Martin, 32
U13 Girls: Tezaria Smith, 30
Boys: Bryson Walters, 40
13+Girls: Rossany Grant, 36
Boys: Kherin Defretis & K’Mori Butler, 32
SOURCE: VI Sports & Culture
Sports
Team BVI to Compete in WAAm Caribbean Development Championship 2024
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) archery team has departed for Kingston, Jamaica, to compete in the 2024 WAAm Caribbean Development Championship. Hosted by the Jamaica Archery Federation (JAI), the event runs from September 18 to 22 and will feature top talent from around the Caribbean and beyond.
The competition provides an opportunity for the BVI team, a mix of beginners and developmental archers, to test their skills against athletes from countries to leave their mark on the regional stage. Leading the charge in the Recurve Beginner Under 15 Men category is Matthew Keandré, while David Persaud will compete in the Recurve Developmental Men category. Both will be testing their skills in the qualification rounds for their respective categories.
The Compound Beginner Under 15 Women category sees Kasadiyah Baird aiming for success, while Naomi Onwufuju and Keyara Smith will represent the BVI in the Compound Developmental Under 18 Women category. Javlyn Frett also joins the developmental ranks in the Compound Developmental Women category, setting her sights on strong results.
Kellyann Tillack, competing in the Recurve Beginner Under 18 Women category, rounds out the squad, each determined to put BVI archery on the map.
Coaches Ritseeniyah Georges and Patrick Smith will be guiding the team through the competition, providing essential support and expertise to help the young athletes navigate this important event.
The competition will feature other archers from regional heavyweights like Jamaica, the Bahamas, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago. Jamaica, the host nation, leads the pack with a 34-member contingent, while countries like Guyana and the US Virgin Islands (USVI) are also sending strong teams. The United States has joined the competition as well, bringing an additional level of intensity to the championship.
Sports
BVI Secures First Victory in 45th Chess Olympiad
In Round 3 of the 45th Chess Olympiad, the British Virgin Islands notched its first win in the Open division, with Jhon Samuel securing a crucial victory on Board 2 against Bermuda.
The historic event, featuring a record-breaking 193 teams in the Open section and 181 squads in the Women’s competition, is being held in Budapest, Hungary, from September 10-23.
For more updates, follow BVI Chess Federation.
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