The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC) in collaboration with the BVI Athletics Association announces a 14-member athletics team and four officials to represent the British Virgin Islands at the 2026 Association of National Olympic Committees of the OECS (ANOCES) Track and Field Championships, scheduled for Saturday–Sunday, July 4–5, 2026, at the Kim Collins Athletic Stadium in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis.
The Championships form part of the ANOCES 2026 sports competitions programme, supported through a partnership with Pan American Sports Organization, which is contributing funding toward accommodation, meals, and ground transportation for participating teams. The initiative underscores a shared commitment to strengthening sport development and expanding competitive opportunities across the Eastern Caribbean.
Mr. Ephraim Penn, President of ANOCES and the BVIOC spoke of the importance of the event to the region.
“The ANOCES Track and Field Championships follows on form the highly successful ANOCES U23 3×3 Basketball championships hosted in the BVI in May. They represent much more than a competition; they are an important platform for the continued development of athletics across the OECS region,” said Penn. “By bringing our athletes together in a regional championship environment, ANOCES is helping to strengthen competition, build friendships, encourage national pride, and create pathways for athletes to progress to higher levels of regional, continental and international sport.”
Mr. Penn welcomed the BVI’s team’s participation and commended the athletes and officials for their commitment to the first edition of the championships.
“The BVIOC is proud to be represented at the 2026 ANOCES Track and Field Championships by this team of athletes selected by the BVI Athletics Association and who continue to demonstrate promise, discipline and national pride,” said Penn. “This competition provides an important opportunity for our athletes to test themselves against their OECS peers, gain valuable regional competition experience, and continue their development on the pathway to higher levels of competition. We also thank the coaches, officials, families and supporters who continue to play a vital role in their progress.”
The BVI team will arrive in St Kitts on July 2 to compete across sprint, hurdle, middle-distance, jumps and throws events, including the men’s 4x100m relay.
Female Athletes
Deya Erickson— 100m hurdles – national record holder
Trevia Gumbs — shot put – national record holder
Tynelle Gumbs— shot put
Jahkylah Morton— high jump – national record holder
Male Athletes
Rikkoi Brathwaite OLY — 100m – national record holder, medalist 2023 CAC Games
Jaleel Croal — 100m
Wanyae Belle— 200m
J’den Jackson — 200m
Adriano Gumbs — 400m
Joshua Hill — 400m
Jahshani Farrington — 800m – national record holder
Djimon Gumbs— shot put – medalist 2023 CAC Games
Diamante Gumbs— shot put
Khybah Dawson — long jump
Rikkoi Brahtwaite, J’den Jackson, Jaleel Croal, Wanyae Belle – 4x100m
Officials
Coaches Mr. Burt Dorsett and Ms. Jonel Lacey.
Physiotherapist Dr. Shenique Erickson
“The BVI Athletics Association is excited to be fielding a cohort of athletes making their marks in respective disciplines as they represent the Territory at the first ANOCES Championships,” said Mr. Steve Ausgustine, President, BVIAA. “This is a very busy Season of important regional and international meets for our athletes and every event is an opportunity to push forward and upward. We look forward to cheering them on as they contend podium finishes.”
During the Opening Ceremony, renowned regional statistician and sporting icon, Mr. Rey O’Neal OBE’s lifelong work, History of OECS Athletics, will be formally presented by ANOCES and BVIOC President Penn and Mr. Keith Joseph, Secretary General of ANOCES and the St Vincent and the Grenadines Olympic Committee. The presentation will recognize Mr. O’Neal’s significant contribution to documenting and preserving the history and development of athletics across the OECS region.
BVIOC extends best wishes to the athletes and officials as they prepare to represent the Virgin Islands at the regional championships.
