VI Athletes Headed to FISU Games in Peru

The Virgin Islands University Sports National Team will be competing at the IV FISU America Games tournament July 21-27 in Lima, Peru.

(Photo courtesy International University Sports Federation)

The FISU games are held every two years, with the purpose of promoting sports practice and fostering cultural and academic exchange between young people from different nations across the American continent.

The Virgin Islands University Sports Federation, led by President Leon Hunt, requires that each athlete be enrolled at a university to be eligible for participation.

The Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation will also be sending a delegation. 

Website: https://fagames2026.fisuamerica.com/

Players: 

Chad Molloy (University of the Virgin Islands) Guard, 6-0

Brandon Rasmussen (University of the Virgin Islands) Guard, 6-4

Ajani Blyden (Georgetown, KY) Forward, 6-8

Kehjayah Rogers (Faulkner University) Guard, 6-2

Hasani Rivera (Georgia Southwestern State) Forward, 6-9

Amayoa’ah Phillips (Edward Waters) Guard, 6-2

K’hamani Olivacce (College of Marin) Guard, 5-11

Deandre Thompson (Southeast Arkansas) Forward, 6-7

Jalen Greenidge (Springfield Tech) Guard 6-3

Staff:

Kevin Sheppard, UVI, Coach

Donald Bough, Central High, Assistant Coach

SPONSORS:

Virgin Islands Olympic Committee 

Sports, Parks and Recreation

US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism

Virgin Islands Port Authority

Virgin Islands Lottery

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