Thseas Supports Nine Elite BVI Athletes
The BVI Olympic Committee says the THSEAS programme will back nine elite Virgin Islands athletes as they prepare for major regional and global competitions, including the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. CTL Home Centre donated $10,000 as part of a three-year commitment to the scheme, which provides direct financial, coaching and medical support.
The Virgin Islands will have nine elite athletes supported by the THSEAS programme this quadrennial, the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) said in a press release. Smith, Kaelyaah Liburd and Khybah Dawson. Penn told attendees at a meet-and-greet organised by CTL Home Centre for Kyron McMaster on January 2, 2026, that the THSEAS programme has proven its value since its launch in 2012 with a $50,000 fund to support then-leading athlete Tahesia Harrigan. "The fund allowed us to support six elite athletes in the last quadrennial, four of whom qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
This quadrennial, we have nine athletes on the roster – all with their sights on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games," Penn said. At the event CTL Home Centre donated $10,000 to the BVIOC as part of a three-year commitment to THSEAS. The BVIOC said the funds will be directed to immediate and essential needs for elite competitors, including training expenses, international travel for competitions, coaching services, medical and sports science support, and high-performance equipment. "Elite performance requires long-term investment.
CTL Home Centre’s commitment over multiple years allows us to plan strategically and provide consistent support to our athletes as they progress through their competitive cycles. This partnership directly strengthens our high-performance programme," Penn added. Speaking on behalf of the athletes, Kyron McMaster expressed gratitude for the stability the programme provides. "Consistent support makes a tremendous difference in our preparation and performance.
Knowing that partners like CTL Home Centre are committed to us over the long term allows athletes to focus on training, recovery, and competition with confidence," he said. BVI Athletics Association President Steve Augustine highlighted the practical effects of the funding on athlete readiness: "These funds address real and immediate needs faced by elite athletes, from access to quality training environments to the ability to compete internationally.
Support of this nature plays a vital role in maintaining and elevating the standard of athletics and sport in the Virgin Islands." For BVI residents, sustained backing through THSEAS promises not only improved chances of international qualification and medals but also local benefits: greater visibility for Virgin Islands sport, potential inspiration for young athletes, and an increased ability for national federations to plan long-term development.
The BVIOC said the programme will continue to focus on preparing athletes for World Championships and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Primary source: VINO