Trinidad and Tobago’s para-athlete Jevonte David soared to victory, securing the gold medal in the men’s F42 shot put event on November 4 during the 2025 Parapan American Youth Games in Santiago, Chile. The event, held at the Mario Recordon Stadium, witnessed David’s exceptional performance as he hurled the shot an impressive 10.27 meters, outpacing a formidable lineup of competitors from the Caribbean, South, and Central America. David’s triumph marks a significant milestone for Trinidad and Tobago in the international para-athletics arena. Beyond the shot put, David is poised to compete for top honors in the men’s discus throw F45 and javelin throw F45 events. He is accompanied by his teammate Odessa Wilkinson, who is set to participate in the women’s shot put F40-41, discus throw F41, and javelin F41 events, further bolstering the nation’s presence at the Games.