分类： sports

The 2025 Kwéyòl 5K Run, powered by Lucozade, concluded with Jason Sayers and Laura-Lynn Limery claiming top honors in this celebrated road running event. Organized by the Saint Lucia Athletics Association (SLAA), the third edition of the race saw over 75 participants braving overcast skies on October 19. The flat course stretched from Reduit to Pigeon Point, attracting runners aged five to 53, including two athletes from Martinique. Despite adverse weather conditions, the event showcased remarkable community spirit and athletic excellence. Sayers, representing 758 Adventurers, finished first with a time of 17:15.83, while Limery of Road Busters led the women’s category at 21:14.00. The event also highlighted inclusivity, with five-year-old Adam Ramdatt completing the race with ease. SLAA President Dora Henry praised the event’s execution and emphasized its role in promoting Creole culture and healthy living. Plans for an expanded 2026 edition are already in motion, reflecting the growing popularity of road running in Saint Lucia.

Team Saint Lucia has emerged victorious as the 2025 ECGA Amateur Gross Golf Champions, marking a significant milestone for Golf Saint Lucia Inc. The official celebration, held on October 16 at the Sandals Golf and Country Club, honored the team’s remarkable achievement. The tournament, hosted at the Royal St Kitts Golf Club in St Kitts and Nevis, featured diverse categories, including men’s, seniors, super seniors, and ladies’ divisions. Notably, the Saint Lucian ladies’ team secured a win in their category, with Lisa Garner clinching the individual title. Yadhu Urs, a Saint Lucian residing in the United States, dominated the men’s individual tournament with impressive scores of 72 and 69. Coach Tim Mangal, in an interview with sports commentator Dr. Joseph Reds Perreira, highlighted the team’s meticulous preparation, strategic planning, and adaptability as key factors behind their success. Training commenced in August, building on Saint Lucia’s previous victories in 2003 and 2023. Mangal emphasized the importance of teamwork and collaboration, with players supporting each other to refine their skills. Despite challenges such as slower greens, the team’s resilience and preparation ensured their triumph. Looking ahead, Mangal expressed a commitment to promoting golf in Saint Lucia, particularly among the youth, aiming to expand participation and elevate the sport’s competitiveness.

The Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) landscape in Saint Lucia marked a significant milestone with the successful hosting of the Battleground Exhibition Classic at the Beausejour Indoor Facility on October 19. Despite adverse weather conditions and an approaching tropical wave, the event drew a respectable crowd, offering a glimpse into the island’s burgeoning MMA talent. This exhibition served as a precursor to the highly anticipated Saint Lucia Invitational Combat Sports Festival, scheduled for January 2026, and showcased the skills of local fighters. Winners of the preliminaries included Starr-Jay Aimable, Habakkuk Nestor, and Marvyn “Rome” Ernest, while Justice Joseph and Lilli Leclere triumphed in the main events. In an exclusive interview with St. Lucia Times, Macorliff Duvigneau, president of the Saint Lucia Mixed Martial Arts Federation (SLMMF), emphasized the event’s role in fostering the sport’s growth. ‘This was our introduction to Saint Lucia,’ Duvigneau remarked. ‘The event was a resounding success, and it allowed us to highlight our athletes’ capabilities. I believe we’ve laid a strong foundation for the future.’ Duvigneau also highlighted MMA’s potential to instill discipline and positivity among the youth, a mission he is committed to advancing. Two participants, Starr-Jay Aimable and Stephen Steele, shared their experiences, with Steele expressing his determination to improve after a competitive debut. Aimable, meanwhile, celebrated the event as a breakthrough for alternative sports in a region traditionally dominated by boxing. Regional and local officials have expressed optimism about MMA’s future in Saint Lucia, with the Battleground Exhibition Classic signaling the start of a promising journey.

The cricketing community in Saint Lucia is grappling with the tragic loss of Junior Derose, a revered coach at the Saint Lucia Cricket High Performance Centre, who died in a vehicular accident in Dennery over the weekend. Derose, a Cricket West Indies Level 2 qualified coach, was instrumental in shaping the future of cricket on the island. Earlier this year, he was among three Saint Lucian coaches who completed an advanced biomechanics course at the KRCA Academy in Trinidad and Tobago. He also served as the manager and assistant coach for the Under-15 national team. Known for his unwavering dedication and passion for grassroots cricket, Derose’s untimely demise has elicited an outpouring of heartfelt tributes on social media. Wayne Auguste, president of the Saint Lucia National Cricket Association, praised Derose as a “dedicated” and “selfless” individual whose energy and love for the game inspired all who worked with him. Parliamentary Representative for Dennery North Jeremiah Norbert remembered Derose as a “kind, cool, humble, and easy-going person” who was deeply committed to nurturing young cricketers. The Saint Lucia Premier League T20 social media pages also honored Derose, acknowledging his significant contributions to developing players and elevating Saint Lucian cricket. West Indies Head Coach Daren Sammy paid tribute, stating, “RIP Coach Jr. Your passion for the game will live on.” Derose’s passing has left a profound void in Saint Lucia’s cricketing and sporting community, marking the end of a life devoted to service and excellence.