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Virgin Islands Olympic Committee asks Legislature for $500,000; officials say FY2025 allotment has not been released
Summary
The Virgin Islands Olympic Committee told the Senate Budget Committee it needs $500,000 for fiscal 2026 to support federations and elite athletes; officials said they have not received the territory's FY2025 allotment and have been operating on reserve and external grants.
The Virgin Islands Olympic Committee asked the Senate Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance on July 16 to appropriate $500,000 for fiscal 2026, saying the territory's support is critical for athletes, federations and upcoming international competitions.
"The VIOC is committed to supporting our athletes in their training and sending them to represent The Virgin Islands in international competitions," John Abramson Jr., president of the Virgin Islands Olympic Committee, told senators. He said the committee requests $500,000 rather than the $300,000 the executive branch has proposed.
The committee provided detail on how funds are used. Abramson said VIOC supports 24 national federations, pays training grants and travel for qualifiers and major games, and provides direct monthly support to elite athletes. Abramson said the VIOC currently provides roughly $3,000 per month to each elite athlete and that…
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