Sports
Curaçao wins ECASC Women’s Softball Qualifier; BVI places 4th
(WBSC) – Back-to-back home runs in the bottom of the fifth inning gave Curaçao a 3-2 win over the host team in the final of the English Caribbean Amateur Softball Confederation (ECASC) Women’s Softball Qualifier (March 1-5).
Curaçao earned a spot in the Central American and Caribbean Games in El Salvador after a narrow 3-2 win over hosts US Virgin Islands, in the final of the English Caribbean Amateur Softball Confederation (ECASC) Women’s Fast-Pitch Tournament Qualifier, at the National Park Ball Field in St. John.
A total of six teams made the trip to the US Virgin Islands, aiming to claim the last available spot for the El Salvador 2023 Games: Aruba, British Virgin Islands, Curaçao, Jamaica, Sint Maarten and US Virgin Islands.
Curaçao went undefeated in the opening round to advance to the final, followed by the US Virgin Islands with a 4-1 record. Aruba (3-2) and the British Virgin Islands (2-3) qualified for the bronze medal game.
In the final, the host team took the lead in the first inning, thanks to a two-RBI single off the bat of Kiara Richards. Curaçao scored once in the fourth, on a bases-loaded walk, and one inning later Jandely Ricardo and Julisa Koffy hit back to back homers to give their team the decisive lead.
From the circle, J’dah Girigorie earned the win holding the USVI to three hits over seven innings, with a tournament-best 16 strikeouts.
Aruba clinched the bronze medal with a 9-8 walkoff win over the British Virgin Islands, in an electric game. Jennysela Tromp produced the game-winning run with a single in the bottom of the seventh.
BVI Head Coach Neville ‘Sheep’ Smith told the media he thinks the team played well despite the time they had to pactice and train.
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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