Princess Margaret School has emerged as the dominant force in both gender divisions following the inaugural day of competition at the 2026 Ministry of Sport/Cool & Smooth/JOMA Caribbean National Interschools Track and Field Championships. The prestigious event, currently unfolding at the YASCO Sports Complex, witnessed exceptional athletic performances across six completed events.
In the female team standings, Princess Margaret School established a commanding lead with 44 points. Pares Secondary School secured second position with 31 points, while St Anthony’s Secondary claimed third with 25.5 points. The top five was completed by All Saints Secondary (22 points) and Ottos Comprehensive School (21.5 points).
The male division competition revealed equally impressive results, with Princess Margaret School accumulating 37 points to lead the standings. St Joseph Academy trailed closely with 31 points, followed by All Saints Secondary with 30 points. Antigua Grammar School (22 points) and ABCAS (21 points) completed the upper tier of male team rankings.
Notable performances included Antigua Girls’ High School and Sir Novel Richards Academy tying for sixth position in the female division with 19 points each, while Christ the King High School followed with 18 points. The championships will continue through a four-day schedule featuring comprehensive track and field events, with participating institutions vying for the coveted national interschools title.