The inaugural Special Olympics Caribbean 3×3 unified basketball tournament, held in Saint-Claude, Guadeloupe, marked a historic milestone for the region. This two-day event brought together athletes from across the Caribbean, including a standout delegation from Special Olympics St Maarten, coached by a father-son duo. St Maarten emerged victorious in the Division 1 final, defeating Special Olympics Jamaica 13-8, but the true triumph lay in the platform it provided for athletes to shine and raise awareness about the movement. Unified sports, which pair individuals with and without intellectual disabilities, aim to foster social inclusion and behavioral change. Franklyn Carty Jr., head coach of the St Maarten team, emphasized the event’s significance, noting the athletes’ enthusiasm and the opportunity to inspire others to join such initiatives. His father, who assisted in coaching, described the experience as transformative, particularly for athletes who had never traveled for Special Olympics before. The tournament also highlighted the growing impact of the programme in St Maarten, which has expanded from 40 to 60 athletes since 2022. National Director Sharon Cannegieter was credited as the driving force behind this progress. Other participating delegations included Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, St Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, and two teams from Guadeloupe. The event underscored the power of sports to unite communities and create lifelong memories.