The Antigua and Barbuda Commonwealth Games Association has officially unveiled its finalized 12-athlete delegation set to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a multi-sport event scheduled to run from July 23 to August 2 next year in Glasgow, Scotland. This iteration of the Games will feature a condensed program of 10 total sports, with Antigua and Barbuda securing representation across four core athletic disciplines.
Leading the delegation as Chef de Mission is Karen Joseph, with Eric Henry serving as team assistance and welfare officer. Boxer Alston Ryan has been selected to carry the nation’s flag as flag bearer, while rising swimming star Aunjulique Liddie will act as the nation’s baton carrier. Senior leadership of the association, including President Hon. E. P. Chet Greene and General Secretary Cliff Williams, are both confirmed to attend the event to support the team. The full delegation will be on-site in Glasgow for the duration of the Games, from July 22 through August 2, with individual athletes arriving ahead of their scheduled competition start dates to acclimate to the venue and conditions.
Breaking down the squad by discipline, track and field leads with five athletes under the management of Kesswin Anthony. Sprinters Soniya Jones, Geolyna Dowdye, and Dwayne Fleming are set to contest both the 100m and 200m races, while experienced sprinter Cejhae Greene will focus his efforts on the 100m event. Rounding out the athletics contingent is Christopher Johnson, who will compete in the men’s shot put.
The boxing team, managed by Ralston Ryan, fields two competitors: Alston Ryan in the 63.5kg weight class and Zalaan Jan in the 80kg division. Swimming is the second-largest discipline with four athletes, managed by Wayne Mitchell. Jadon Wuilliez will compete in the 50m and 100m breaststroke alongside the 50m freestyle, while Ethan Stubbs-Green has qualified for five events: the 100m and 200m butterfly, 100m, 200m, and 400m freestyle. Aunjulique Liddie will race the 50m and 100m freestyle as well as the 50m and 100m butterfly, and Bianca Mitchell completes the swimming squad with entries in the 50m and 100m freestyle. The final discipline, track cycling, is represented by Atiba Quildan, managed by St. Clair Williams, who will compete in the 1000m time trial, sprint, and keirin events.
In an official statement following the announcement of the squad, General Secretary Cliff Williams extended congratulations to all selected athletes and supporting officials. “This talented and dedicated group will proudly wear Antigua and Barbuda’s colours in Glasgow,” he said. “We wish them every success and look forward to strong performances on the international stage.” The association also publicly thanked all athletes, coaching staff, support personnel, and organizational partners for their hard work and commitment in the months leading up to the Games. Additional updates regarding team preparation progress, travel departure details, and adjusted event schedules will be released to the public in the coming weeks.