The Keshorn Walcott Golden League Athletics series is set to launch its second season on January 4, 2026, commencing at the Eddie Hart Recreation Grounds in Tacarigua. This developmental circuit, named after Trinidad and Tobago’s two-time Olympic medalist and world champion javelin thrower, will continue its mission to cultivate emerging track and field talent through structured competitive opportunities.
The 2026 season will feature a four-meet qualifying series culminating in a championship finale at the Diego Martin Sporting Complex on March 14. Utilizing a points-based league format, athletes will accumulate scores across the initial competitions, with the top eight performers in each individual event advancing to the finals.
Competition will be organized across six age divisions: Under-9, Under-11, Under-13, Under-15, Under-17, and Under-20 categories for both male and female athletes. Following the Tacarigua opener, the circuit will proceed to Shaw Park in Tobago (January 18), Toco Secondary School Grounds (January 31), and Mahaica Sporting Complex in Point Fortin (February 14).
The inaugural 2024-2025 season, which ran from December 2024 through March 2025, successfully prepared numerous junior athletes for the 2025 Carifta Games hosted at Hasely Crawford Stadium. Standout performers including Shian Lewis, Da Shaun Lezama, Christopher Sammy, Alex Seepersad, and Omare Thompson demonstrated their competitive readiness by capturing multiple titles in last season’s finals.
Organizers have announced free admission to all meets, encouraging families, schools, and local communities to support the development of Trinidad and Tobago’s next generation of athletic talent. The series receives support from major sponsors including bmobile, KW Rehab Centre, Massy Foundation, and the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee, with Dasani and Powerade serving as official beverages.
According to a league statement, ‘Golden League Athletics continues to strengthen the national athletics pipeline by providing consistent competition, exposure and motivation for young athletes,’ reinforcing its commitment to grassroots development within the sport.