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  • Tuach now ranked number 11 in the region

    Tuach now ranked number 11 in the region

    Barbadian professional surf athlete Chelsea Tuach has secured a notable jump in the regional rankings, climbing to 11th place following an impressive joint fifth-place result at the iconic Super Girl Surf Pro competition hosted in Oceanside, California. Held between August 21 and 23, this tournament stands as the world’s largest professional women’s surfing event, drawing a stacked field of 112 elite surfers from across the globe. Against this fierce competition, Tuach fought her way through five grueling preliminary rounds to earn a spot in the event’s final competition days.

    In post-event comments, Tuach emphasized that the Super Girl Surf Pro holds unique personal meaning, beyond just its status as a top-tier professional competition. “This event is very special for me because its core mission is inspiring the next generation of athletes to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams,” she explained. “As the biggest all-female surfing competition in the world, it draws the sport’s top talent, so every heat is a tough challenge. I’m really proud to walk away with a top-five finish.”

    Tuach also noted that surf conditions at the Oceanside venue are notoriously unpredictable and challenging, even for seasoned competitors. Despite these difficulties, she managed to lock in two high-scoring rides in every heat leading up to finals day, when the tournament shifts to a head-to-head elimination format. One of her standout performances came in the round of 16, where she defeated Vaihitmahana Inso, the current top-ranked surfer from Hawaii. Her run ultimately came to a narrow end in the quarterfinals, where she fell to American surfer Mia McLeish by a slim margin of just 0.63 points.

    This top-five result extends a remarkable period of consistent performance for Tuach, who most recently claimed a silver medal at the CAC Games held in the Dominican Republic. Looking ahead, the Barbadian surfer is already preparing for her next competition: a WSL 4000-level event kicking off next week. “I’m looking forward to putting together a few more strong heats and continuing to climb the rankings in the coming weeks,” Tuach added.

  • Tyson Wins Antigua and Barbuda’s Sole Medal at 2026 CAC Games

    Tyson Wins Antigua and Barbuda’s Sole Medal at 2026 CAC Games

    At the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games hosted in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Antigua and Barbuda has logged its sole medal finish of the regional competition, with kiteboarder Tiger Tyson claiming silver in the men’s Formula Kite event. Competing against a stacked lineup of top international sailors, Tyson held consistent, high-performing races across the event to secure the second-place overall position, a result that cements his reputation as one of the most competitive kiteboarding athletes on the global circuit.

    Antigua and Barbuda sent a three-person sailing delegation to the Games, and Tyson’s two teammates both turned in impressive top-eight finishes against stiff competition, even amid late-game adversity for one competitor. In the men’s ILCA 7 division, Shanoy Malone wrapped up competition in eighth place overall. The division’s starting field included a number of the world’s highest-ranked ILCA 7 sailors: the top three finishers all held spots in the global top 70 rankings, and every single competitor that placed ahead of Malone had prior Olympic racing experience, making his top-eight result an notable achievement for the young sailor.

    In the Sunfish class, Ozani Lafond put together a solid qualifying campaign that kept him in strong contention for a spot in the medal race for much of the competition. On track to challenge for a top-three position heading into the final day of qualifying, Lafond suffered an unexpected and irreparable equipment malfunction that forced him out of the decisive final qualifying race. Unable to register a finish for the critical event, Lafond dropped out of medal contention, ultimately finishing the event in seventh place overall.

  • McIntyre eyes Junior Worlds after Peru triumph

    McIntyre eyes Junior Worlds after Peru triumph

    Rising Barbadian junior triathlon star Luke McIntyre touched back down on home soil on Monday, his mind already turned to the biggest test of his young career: the World Triathlon Junior Championships, scheduled to kick off in Spain in just one month’s time. McIntyre’s recent run of outstanding form reached a new high on Saturday, when he claimed top honors in the Junior Men’s division at the 2026 Americas Triathlon Junior Cup hosted in Lima, Peru. The victory came on the heels of an intensive two-week elite training camp in Paraguay, where the young athlete honed his craft ahead of the competition.

    This is far from McIntyre’s first taste of cross-sport success: earlier this year, he claimed a gold medal in the men’s 5000m at the CARIFTA Athletics Championships on the island of Grenada, cementing his status as one of the Caribbean’s most promising multi-discipline young talents. In Lima, he crossed the finish line with a winning time of 58 minutes and 26 seconds, outpacing a stacked field of top-ranked junior competitors from across the region. His standout performance earned public praise from Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, who extended her congratulations via an official post on her Instagram account.

    Reflecting on the lead-up to his win, McIntyre emphasized how much he gained from both the training camp and the Lima race itself. “I traveled alone to join the World Triathlon-hosted camp in Paraguay as a member of the Team Americas triathlon selection,” he explained. “Across those two weeks, I got in solid training and picked up so much new experience – it was an incredibly valuable time. After the camp wrapped up, our group moved on to Lima, and I was able to pull off the win in the junior men’s race there.”

    McIntyre said he remains deeply satisfied with his performance in Peru, and is already relishing the chance to represent both his home nation of Barbados and Team Americas in future elite competitions. “Right now, all my focus is on the Junior World Championships at the end of September in Spain,” he added.

    While McIntyre has long been a contender at the junior level, 2025 has marked a major breakthrough for the young athlete, who says he is focused on maintaining his consistent upward trajectory. “I’m really loving the steady progress I’m seeing across every one of my triathlon disciplines,” he noted. “Triathlon isn’t really about raw finishing times, because every course has its own unique challenges that change how you race – positioning matters far more. But it’s impossible to miss how much my running has improved since CARIFTA and the Barbados national junior and senior championships.”

    McIntyre added that his steadily dropping race times have given him a major confidence boost heading into international competition, letting him step onto the start line knowing he has what it takes to compete with the world’s best juniors. “The World Championships in Spain at the end of September is the final stop on my schedule this triathlon season, and it’s definitely the thing that’s top of mind for me right now. After that, I’ll start building toward next year’s competition schedule,” he said.

    McIntyre’s success is not limited to his household: his younger sister Laila is also carving out an impressive name for herself in regional endurance sports. A silver medallist in the women’s 1500m at this year’s CARIFTA Championships, Laila just added another silver medal to her collection at the Caribbean Junior Road Cycling Championships in Belize, and is set to return to Barbados on Tuesday.

  • Airport Authority Backs Franklin Carbon for Regional Bodybuilding Championship

    Airport Authority Backs Franklin Carbon for Regional Bodybuilding Championship

    A standout local bodybuilding athlete from Antigua and Barbuda is set to carry his nation’s flag onto the regional competitive stage, thanks to official backing from the country’s airport governing body. The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority has stepped forward as the official sponsor for Franklin Carbon, an employee at the island nation’s primary air hub who earned his spot on the national roster for the 53rd Central American and Caribbean Fitness & Bodybuilding Championship, hosted this year in Guatemala.

  • Flow Celebrates CPL Fans with Fan of the Match Promotion

    Flow Celebrates CPL Fans with Fan of the Match Promotion

    As one of the most anticipated annual cricket competitions in the Caribbean, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) continues to draw millions of passionate fans both in-stadium and across global broadcast platforms. This season, leading regional telecommunications provider Flow has launched a special engagement campaign centered on celebrating the supporters who bring the tournament to life: the ‘Fan of the Match’ promotion.

    The initiative is designed to recognize the most enthusiastic, creative and dedicated fans at every CPL fixture throughout the season. Each match, event organizers and Flow representatives will select one standout fan who demonstrates exceptional team spirit, whether through elaborate fan art, passionate chants, creative signage or unwavering support for their side. Selected fans will receive a range of exclusive rewards, including official CPL merchandise, complimentary tickets to future playoff matches, meet-and-greet opportunities with star cricket players and branded Flow tech gifts.

    Flow representatives noted that the promotion grew out of the company’s longstanding commitment to growing cricket in the Caribbean and connecting with local communities. For years, Flow has served as a key sponsor of the CPL, investing in infrastructure, broadcast access and fan engagement programs that make the tournament accessible to audiences across the region. Company leaders emphasized that without the energy and loyalty of CPL fans, the league would not be the globally respected cricket competition it is today, making this fan-focused promotion a natural extension of their partnership.

    Fans have already responded positively to the initiative, with many taking to social media to share their game-day outfits and fan displays in hopes of being selected. Early winners have shared their excitement across social platforms, highlighting how the promotion has made them feel more connected to their favorite teams and the league as a whole. Cricket analysts add that fan-centric promotions like this help strengthen the bond between leagues, sponsors and supporters, ultimately driving long-term growth for the sport of T20 cricket in the Caribbean.

  • La Clery, Vieux Fort South dominate at SLFA awards

    La Clery, Vieux Fort South dominate at SLFA awards

    On a celebratory Saturday night at Gros Islet’s Bay Gardens Hotel, the Saint Lucia Football Association Inc. (SLFA) brought together the island’s top football talent, coaches, administrators and supporters for its annual National Awards Ceremony, held under the unifying theme “Taking Football To Higher Heights”. The evening served as a formal tribute to 12 months of outstanding achievement, resilience, and growth across every level of the domestic game, with two clubs emerging as the biggest winners of the night.

    Leading the pack of honorees was La Clery, a side that turned in a historic campaign across domestic and regional competition over the past year. The club claimed the most prestigious team honor of the ceremony: Team of the Year. The award capped a dominant run in the Saint Lucia Semi-Professional League, where the side outperformed every competitor, as well as a gritty, memorable showing in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Shield. La Clery also notched a second-place finish in the first-ever edition of the Blackheart Under-20 tournament, underscoring the depth of talent across its youth and senior rosters.

    Zaine Pierre, La Clery’s head coach and a former captain of Saint Lucia’s national men’s team, was recognized with the Coach of the Year award for his transformative leadership. A holder of the Concacaf B Licence, Pierre has seamlessly translated the tactical discipline and competitive instincts he honed as a star player into elite touchline management. Under his guidance, La Clery has developed into a disciplined, attacking-focused side that dominates domestic competition and holds its own against top regional clubs.

    The club’s standout goalkeeper Devone St Prix, who anchors the defense for the north Castries-based side, took home one of the night’s top individual honors: Male Footballer of the Year. The award solidified St Prix’s reputation as the top shot-stopper in all of Saint Lucian domestic football, following a season of game-changing saves and consistent leadership between the posts.

    Vieux Fort South (VFS), another of the island’s most improved and ambitious clubs, followed closely behind La Clery in major honors, capping a breakthrough season with the League of the Year title. The side claimed the championship of the inaugural Blackheart Under-20 tournament and finished as runners-up in the Saint Lucia Semi-Professional League, marking a year of sustained progress across all age groups.

    VFS’s Examin Philbert earned the League Administrator of the Year award for his extraordinary leadership amid challenging circumstances. Stepping into his role following a tragic loss, Philbert united players, mobilized fan support, and secured critical corporate sponsorship through Jannou Credit Union. Under his leadership, VFS has launched vibrant youth competitions and maintained competitiveness across every national youth and senior division, building a sustainable model for club success.

    Ahead of the main team and coaching honors, the SLFA recognized top individual talent across men’s, women’s, youth and officiating ranks. National women’s team captain Racquel John was named Female Footballer of the Year, capping a year of strong leadership and standout performances for club and country. Shaquil Martelly, a young striker for GMC United and Gros Islet, took home Junior Male Footballer of the Year for his exceptional play at the Under-16 level. Junior Female Footballer of the Year went to Kayla Polius, who made history at the CFU Under-14 Championship last year by scoring three consecutive hat-tricks, emerging as one of the island’s most exciting young attacking prospects.

    Longstanding FIFA referee Renlee Napoleon was honored as Football Referee of the Year, recognizing his consistent off-pitch contributions and high-standard officiating across top national competitions. Dara Wilson received the evening’s Staff Appreciation Award, honoring the unsung work that keeps Saint Lucian football running at all levels.

    The gala closed as a celebration of the island football community’s collective progress over the past year, aligning with the ceremony’s theme of pushing Saint Lucia football to new competitive heights ahead of the next 12 months of domestic and regional competition.

  • ABFA Congratulates U14 Goalkeeper Coach Oscar Lake on Completing FIFA Workshop

    ABFA Congratulates U14 Goalkeeper Coach Oscar Lake on Completing FIFA Workshop

    The Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) has publicly celebrated a key career milestone for one of its rising young coaching leaders, after national Under-14 goalkeeper coach Oscar Lake successfully graduated from the prestigious FIFA Elite Youth Goalkeeper Coaches Workshop held in the Dominican Republic.

    The five-day intensive training program, which ran from August 17 to August 21, was curated and led by a team of senior FIFA-certified football educators. Designed to push the boundaries of professional development for emerging youth goalkeeper specialists, the workshop covered cutting-edge training methodologies, injury prevention protocols, psychological development for young athletes, and modern tactical approaches specific to the goalkeeper position at youth levels.

    In an official statement shared by the governing body, ABFA officials emphasized that the immersive program gave Lake invaluable hands-on experience and access to elite-level educational resources that will directly bolster his ability to nurture the next generation of goalkeeping talent in Antigua and Barbuda. For Lake, the certification represents more than a professional achievement – it is a stepping stone that will allow him to apply evidence-based, global best practices to his work with the country’s top youth prospects.

    The ABFA framed Lake’s successful completion of the workshop as a core example of the organization’s long-term strategic vision for growing football across the twin-island nation. The association stressed that sustained, targeted investment in coaching education is non-negotiable for elevating the standard of the sport at all levels, from grassroots youth academies to the senior national team. “Investing in our coaches. Developing our game. Building the future,” the ABFA said in its formal declaration, summing up the organization’s commitment to continuous improvement and grassroots development.

  • Dennery, Soufriere move into SPFL top 3

    Dennery, Soufriere move into SPFL top 3

    After a break in competitive play, the Saint Lucia Semi-Professional Football League (SPFL) Tier 1 returned to the pitch on Sunday at Gros Islet’s iconic Francis Baba Lastic Grounds, delivering two tightly contested matches that reshaped the early-season league standings. Two sides climbed the rankings by the end of the matchday: Dennery secured a scrappy 2-1 victory to jump into second place, while Soufriere battled to a 1-1 draw against Mabouya Valley that lifted them to third in the table.

    Going into Sunday’s fixtures, Dennery sat fifth in the Tier 1 rankings, level on points with Canaries but holding a narrow advantage on goal difference. What unfolded was a back-and-forth contest that ended with a fortunate but decisive win for the east coast side. Dennery dominated the opening 40 minutes of play, and their early pressure paid off just before halftime when forward Jamie Prospere scored a spectacular acrobatic finish to put his side ahead going into the break.

    After the restart, Dennery stepped off the gas, allowing Canaries to mount sustained attacking pressure down the right wing. With 30 minutes left to play, Canaries capitalized on the momentum shift: Mcathur Louis won possession just inside the 18-yard box and played a clinical pass to Cassius Joseph, who dribbled past a defender and fired a pinpoint strike into the far corner of the net to equalize.

    Six minutes after Canaries drew level, Dennery reclaimed the lead for good through a lucky deflection. A corner kick from Kurt Frederick found defender Newton Marshall inside the six-yard box, and Marshall’s header bounced off Mabouya Valley’s Oneal Toussaint for an own goal that sealed the 2-1 final score.

    The second match of the day delivered even more drama, as Soufriere went into the match sitting fourth in the standings on goal difference, with goalkeeper Maju Riviere set to celebrate his birthday between the posts. Riviere’s day took an unexpected turn in the 41st minute, when he left his 18-yard box and handled the ball to stop a clear goal-scoring opportunity for Mabouya Valley. The referee issued an immediate red card, forcing Soufriere to play the remaining 50+ minutes of the match with just 10 men.

    Against all odds, Soufriere retook the momentum just before halftime, when Mahvy Rismay scored to put the 10-man side ahead. For more than 20 minutes after the restart, Soufriere held firm in a disciplined defensive display to protect their lead, but Mabouya Valley finally broke through in the 67th minute. Torian Joseph converted a rapid counterattack to score his second goal of the 2026 season, leveling the score at 1-1, where it would remain for the rest of the match.

    Despite the draw, Mabouya Valley’s star striker William Cenac retained his position as the league’s top goalscorer, even though he failed to find the back of the net for the first time this campaign. Sunday’s results have shaken up the Tier 1 table, with more action set to come at the same venue, Francis Baba Lastic Grounds, on Tuesday, August 25. The upcoming matchday will feature a clash between Vieux Fort North and undefeated league leaders Vieux Fort South, scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m. local time.

  • CFU Challenge 2026 (U-14) : Haiti Caribbean Champions, humiliate Jamaica [4-0]

    CFU Challenge 2026 (U-14) : Haiti Caribbean Champions, humiliate Jamaica [4-0]

    On August 23, 2026, Caribbean youth football made history at the Los Establos stadium in Cap Cana, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, as Haiti’s under-14 men’s national team—the young Grenadiers—delivered a masterclass performance to claim the 2026 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Boys’ Under-14 Challenge Series Tier I championship with a resounding 4-0 victory over Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz. This win marks Haiti’s third title in the competition, following previous triumphs in 2021 and 2022, cementing the nation’s reputation as a dominant force in regional youth football.

    Heading into the highly anticipated final match, head coach Jean Marc Alexandre made one strategic adjustment to his starting lineup, calling up Wood-James Bernard from Haiti’s EFAT academy to replace Jerry Petit-Homme of FC Toro. The starting eleven that took the field featured captain Cédric Claremond of Les Rouleurs FC, goalkeeper Marc-Evens Lubin of Ideal FC, and standout young talents Ronelson Pelé Janvier (Les Rouleurs FC) and Jodley Sheeckensley Delmas (EXAFOOT), among other rising prospects from leading Haitian youth clubs.

    The first half saw Haiti assert control of possession early, creating multiple dangerous scoring opportunities before breaking the deadlock in the 28th minute. A well-timed through pass from Ronelson Pelé Janvier found Jodley Sheeckensley Delmas inside the box, who coolly slotted his shot into the bottom left corner to give Haiti a 1-0 lead going into halftime.

    Coming out of the break, Haiti’s momentum showed no signs of slowing. Just seven minutes into the second half, Wensley Dumorne, positioned just outside Jamaica’s penalty area, hit a clinical strike to double the Grenadiers’ lead to 2-0. In the 46th minute, Jamaica’s goalkeeper made a sharp save to deny a shot from Marvens Fenelon, but Haiti quickly extended their advantage anyway. Eddyson Paul-Jean played a perfect through ball to Dumorne, who dribbled past two Jamaican defenders before tapping in his second goal of the match, putting Haiti up 3-0.

    The final goal of the match came in the 58th minute, when Janvier outpaced a Jamaican defender on a breakaway and slid the ball into the back of the net to cap off the 4-0 rout. When the final whistle blew, the Haitian young squad erupted in celebration, officially lifting the regional trophy for the third time in five years.

    Individual honors reflected Haiti’s dominant run throughout the entire tournament: Delmas finished the competition as its top goalscorer, while Dumorne, who scored two crucial goals in the final, was named the 2026 CFU U-14 Challenge Series Most Valuable Player. The win caps off an impressive campaign for Haiti, which had previously secured big wins over the Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and French Guiana en route to the final, only dropping one group stage match to Puerto Rico’s Huracans Azul.

  • Amazon Warriors Hand Falcons First Home Defeat

    Amazon Warriors Hand Falcons First Home Defeat

    The 2026 Caribbean Premier League delivered one of its most lopsided early upsets on Wednesday, as the Guyana Amazon Warriors secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. The win marked the first home defeat for the Falcons on their own turf this season, sending a clear signal that the Warriors are a force to be reckoned with in this year’s tournament.

    The Falcons, who had enjoyed an unbeaten start on home soil heading into the clash, got off to a shaky start batting first and never recovered. Their entire batting line-up was bowled out inside 17 overs for a modest total of 116, with a late collapse that sealed their fate. The side lost their final five wickets for a paltry eight runs, exposing a worrying fragility in their lower order that the Warriors exploited ruthlessly. Wicket-keeper batsman Amir Jangoo was the only Falcons batter to offer any real resistance, finishing as the team’s top scorer with 37 runs. For the Warriors, fast bowler Shamar Joseph turned in a match-winning bowling performance, claiming three key wickets while conceding just 22 runs from his allocated overs.

    Chasing the low total, the Guyana side wasted no time in knocking off the required runs. They reached the target of 121 in just 9.5 overs, with only three wickets lost along the way, showcasing their aggressive batting strength that has become their trademark this campaign. Former West Indies batsman Shimron Hetmyer played a blistering knock of 49 to put the chase on track, before experienced opener Shai Hope saw the team across the finish line unbeaten on 47. With this statement win, the Guyana Amazon Warriors have maintained their flawless start to the 2026 CPL season, while also significantly boosting their net run rate to strengthen their position at the top of the league table.