Dominica’s athletic delegation is poised for crucial competition as the Dominica Athletics Association confirms a 15-member team will participate in the final CARIFTA Trials this weekend in Martinique. The decisive qualifying event scheduled for March 14-15 represents the ultimate opportunity for athletes to secure their positions for the prestigious 2026 CARIFTA Games.
The comprehensive delegation features nine pre-qualified athletes alongside experienced coaching and support staff. The technical team includes Team Manager Philip White, Technical Officer Walson Paquette, and national coaches Naby Wallace and Godwin Dorsett. Support personnel comprise Media Officer Judy Larroche and Safeguarding Officer Antoine Lewis, ensuring comprehensive athlete welfare and coverage.
Qualified athletes set to compete include J’Michael Titre, Keyoni Esprit, Akisha Luke, Kedella Victor, Omari Caesar, Shariah Lewis, Delanie George, Zayden Cornelius, and Kuma John-Baptist. These athletes have already met qualification standards and will use the event as vital preparation for the main games.
Additional athletes from Sparrows Athletics Club (seven competitors) and Westmar Rangers (two competitors) will also participate, attempting to achieve national qualification standards during this final trial opportunity. The association emphasized the dual nature of the event: serving as competitive preparation for already-qualified athletes while providing a last-chance qualifying platform for those seeking to join Team Dominica’s final contingent.
The audio release from the athletics association highlighted the strategic importance of these trials in finalizing Dominica’s representation for the regional championship event, demonstrating the nation’s commitment to developing track and field excellence across multiple disciplines.