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  • Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots LIVE Streaming: Check When and Where To Watch CPL 2026, SLK vs SNP Match 5 LIVE on Mobile, TV and Laptop

    Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots LIVE Streaming: Check When and Where To Watch CPL 2026, SLK vs SNP Match 5 LIVE on Mobile, TV and Laptop

    The 2026 edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 is set to host its fifth high-stakes group stage clash on Thursday, August 13, when home side Saint Lucia Kings lock horns with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Gros Islet’s iconic Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium. This encounter comes off the back of divergent opening results for both franchises, setting the stage for a tightly contested battle as each side looks to cement an early advantage in the tournament standings.

    Saint Lucia Kings kicked off their 2026 campaign on a high note, securing a nail-biting four-run win over Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in their opening fixture. After posting a competitive total of 187 runs for 8 wickets, the Kings held their nerve in the field to defend the target, with wicketkeeper-batter Andries Gous emerging as the standout performer thanks to a match-defining knock of 82 runs. Buoyed by this early victory, Roston Chase-led side will take to their home ground with full momentum and high confidence heading into Thursday’s game.

    In contrast, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots are hungry for their first win of the season after a rain-affected 19-run defeat (via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method) to defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders in their opening match. Captained by veteran all-rounder Jason Holder, the Patriots boast a star-studded roster featuring international talents like opener Johnson Charles, all-rounder Kyle Mayers, and world-class spin bowler Wanindu Hasaranga, putting them in a strong position to bounce back from their opening loss and secure their first points of the campaign.

    For cricket fans based in India, multiple viewing options are available to catch all the action live. Linear TV broadcast rights for CPL 2026 in India are held by JioStar, so viewers can tune into the match live on the network’s designated television channels. For cord-cutters and online audiences, the contest will be available for live streaming via the FanCode mobile app and official website, alongside free streaming on the official CPL T20 YouTube channel for viewers across the Indian subcontinent. The match is scheduled to get underway at 4:30 AM IST for Indian viewers.

    Full squads for both sides are as follows:
    St Kitts and Nevis Patriots: Andre Fletcher (wicketkeeper), Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers, Alick Athanaze, Jason Holder (captain), Kevin Wickham, Navin Bidaisee, Ashmead Nedd, Obed McCoy, Saurabh Netravalkar, Waqar Salamkheil, Micah McKenzie, Mikyle Louis, Jeremiah Louis, Wanindu Hasaranga
    Saint Lucia Kings: Andries Gous (wicketkeeper), Kamil Pooran, Ackeem Auguste, Jewel Andrew, Darron Nedd, Roston Chase (captain), Matthew Forde, Joshua Bishop, McKenny Clarke, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Maheesh Theekshana, Damion Joachim, Amari Goodridge, Keon Gaston, Johann Jeremiah

    Pre-match analysis gives Saint Lucia Kings a slight edge heading into the clash. Their proven batting form, anchored by Gous’ match-winning innings in the opening round, and successful ability to defend a challenging total gives the home side clear momentum. However, with elite match-winners scattered throughout their lineup, the Patriots are far from outmatched, and are widely expected to turn Thursday’s fixture into a closely fought, competitive contest.

  • New FFB Football Director: “I want to make Belize more competitive internationally.”

    New FFB Football Director: “I want to make Belize more competitive internationally.”

    In a landmark move for football development in Central America, the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) has named experienced Caribbean and Caribbean-American football leader Vin Blaine as its new national director of football, tasking him with a sweeping overhaul of the sport’s governance and development across all age and skill levels.

    Blaine, a former head coach of Jamaica’s iconic Reggae Girlz national women’s team, put pen to paper on a two-year contract last week, with a built-in option for contract extension based on performance. His appointment brings decades of high-level regional football administration experience to Belize, with a track record that includes holding the same director of football role at the Jamaica Football Federation, plus technical director postings in Grenada and a senior football leadership role with the US Virgin Islands football program.

    Unlike many football leaders who prioritize short-term match results, Blaine has outlined a long-term, system-focused vision for Belizean football. His core priorities include building a more structured, interconnected national football ecosystem, nurturing emerging young talent from across the country, raising the standard of officiating through referee development programs, and laying the groundwork for a Belizean national to take over the director of football role once his contract concludes.

    “One vision, one mission, that is what we want,” Blaine shared in his first public comments since taking the role. “I want to see their football able to challenge for titles, and I would like to see the development and improvement of the game here, as well as improvements in young referees and refereeing. I would like to leave a legacy where a local director of football can take over when I leave.”

    Blaine will not have time to ease into the role: three major international tournaments are already scheduled for the coming months that will demand his immediate attention. In September and October, Belize’s senior men’s national team will kick off its Concacaf Nations League campaign. Later this year, the country’s Under-15 boys’ side will travel to Azerbaijan to compete in the FIFA U-15 World Cup festival, while the Under-16 men’s squad will head to El Salvador for the Central American Football Union (UNCAF) regional tournament.

    One of Blaine’s first strategic moves has been identifying untapped talent pools that previous national programs overlooked. He specifically highlighted Belize’s Latin American and Spanish expatriate players, whose different playing style represents an underused resource for the national program. Having already held consultations with coaches across all age-group divisions, Blaine plans to use an upcoming full matchweek of the Belize Premier League to scout for unrecognized talent that has previously been snubbed for national team selection.

    “My goal is to lift Belize’s standing and make the country far more competitive on the international football stage,” Blaine said. “I have already started my comprehensive assessment of the current program, and when the time is right, all stakeholders will have full clarity on the expectations for every level of the game.”

    As of the announcement, no training squad for the upcoming Nations League campaign has been publicly released by the FFB.

  • Flow launches Caribbean-wide campaign for 2026 CPL season

    Flow launches Caribbean-wide campaign for 2026 CPL season

    As the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) kicks off across the Caribbean, leading regional telecom provider Flow has launched a groundbreaking territory-wide marketing campaign titled “We Live For This” to honor the beloved tournament and its deep roots in Caribbean culture. This new initiative builds on Flow’s recently formalized partnership with the CPL, a collaboration that brings together two household Caribbean brands united by shared values: connecting local communities, amplifying regional culture, and delivering world-class, memorable experiences for the millions of cricket fans spread across the islands.

    Unlike generic tournament sponsorships, the “We Live For This” campaign is designed to showcase every layer that makes the Caribbean Premier League one of a kind. It does not only focus on on-field athletic performances and sold-out stadium crowds, but also highlights the vibrant off-field culture that defines the tournament — from energetic live music and community-wide celebrations to the unshakable local pride that unites fans across rival teams.

    Widely nicknamed the “Biggest Party in Sport”, the CPL has grown far beyond a regional cricket competition over the years. Cumulative global viewership of the league has surpassed one billion, cementing its status as one of the most watched domestic T20 cricket tournaments on the international calendar.

    Inge Smidts, Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Caribbean, Flow’s parent entity, emphasized that the campaign grows out of the inherent bond between cricket and Caribbean collective identity. “Cricket in the Caribbean is not just a game — it is woven into our identity, our culture, and the shared rhythm that connects our region,” Smidts explained in an official press statement. “The ‘We Live For This’ campaign celebrates the passion, pride, and sense of belonging that cricket inspires across every one of our islands. Through our partnership with Republic Bank CPL, we are not only bringing fans closer to the iconic moments that matter, we are also continuing to invest in experiences that bring our diverse communities together.”

    To bring the campaign’s mission to life for fans, Flow has planned a full slate of exclusive engagement opportunities running through the entire tournament. Both Flow customers and general cricket fans will have multiple chances to win match tickets, access invitation-only player meet-and-greets, participate in immersive fan zone experiences, attend public live viewing events, and join interactive digital activities that put supporters right in the middle of the tournament action.

    For fans unable to attend matches in person, Flow is also offering accessible viewing via its own streaming platform, Bluu. The service will allow subscribers to stream every CPL match on-demand from any location, with the only exceptions being St. Lucia and Trinidad & Tobago, where existing broadcast rights agreements prevent Bluu from carrying the tournament.

    Beyond fan engagement, Flow notes that the campaign is just one part of the company’s long-term, broader commitment to nurturing Caribbean talent, strengthening local communities, and investing in the sporting and cultural initiatives that hold deep meaning for regional residents. By pairing its industry-leading connectivity infrastructure with the infectious energy of the CPL, the company aims to help fans stay closely connected to all the tournament’s action and celebrations, no matter where they are based in the region.

    The 2026 edition of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League kicked off on August 7 and will run through September 20. Six franchise teams from across the Caribbean are competing in this season’s tournament, which holds its reputation as one of the premier T20 cricket competitions in the international sport.

  • Brathwaite powers Barbados to big U19 win

    Brathwaite powers Barbados to big U19 win

    In a dominant display of youth women’s cricket at the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 competition on Monday, Barbados secured a commanding 90-run victory over the Leeward Islands, anchored by a career-defining Player-of-the-Match performance from opening batter Eboni Brathwaite.

    This third-round fixture marked Barbados’ second straight win in the tournament, after rain and poor conditions forced the abandonment of their opening-round clash, leaving them already with momentum heading into Monday’s matchup. Held at Antigua’s iconic Coolidge Cricket Ground, the match saw Barbados win the toss and elect to bat first, setting an imposing target for their opponents from the first ball.

    Brathwaite, opening the innings for Barbados, delivered a record-worthy knock that captivated the small on-site crowd and viewers watching the streamed match. Facing 76 deliveries, the teenage batter remained undefeated, smashing a staggering 135 runs, punctuated by 17 blistering fours and seven powerful sixes. Her innings yielded a remarkable strike rate of 178, setting the tone for a massive total that would prove out of reach for the Leeward Islands.

    Support came from the rest of Barbados’ batting line-up: Jadaeya Holder contributed five runs, Theanny Hebert-Mayers added eight, and Zaniyah Bruce rounded out the innings with an unbeaten 20. When the 20 allotted overs came to a close, Barbados had posted 206 runs for the loss of just two wickets, a dominant total that put enormous pressure on the Leeward Islands’ batting unit.

    In response, the Leeward Islands struggled to match Barbados’ aggressive intensity, despite solid contributions from their top-order batters. Zara Skerritt led the team’s scoring with an unbeaten 36 runs, while Innka Wilson chipped in with a useful 26. By the end of their 20 overs, the Leeward Islands had only managed 116 runs for the loss of three wickets, falling 90 runs short of the required target.

    Barbados’ bowlers shared the wickets evenly, with Zoe McCallister, Zaniyah Bruce, and Camia Matthew-Brome each claiming one wicket to keep the Leeward Islands’ run chase in check.

    Looking ahead, Barbados will turn their attention to their next fixture, where they are set to face Jamaica on Wednesday as they continue their push for a top position in the tournament standings.

  • Tyra Fenton Finishes Ninth in Women’s 200 Metres at World U20 Championships

    Tyra Fenton Finishes Ninth in Women’s 200 Metres at World U20 Championships

    In a landmark showing for small-island athletics on the global stage, Tyra Fenton of Antigua and Barbuda has secured ninth place overall in the women’s 200-meter final at the World Under-20 Championships, capping off a breakout competition for the rising young sprinter.

    Fenton defied expectations to navigate through the preliminary heats and semi-final rounds, punching her ticket to the final against a stacked field of the most promising junior sprint talent from across the globe. Throughout the tournament, she held her own against competitors who entered the event ranked among the top young sprinters in the world, turning in consistent, competitive performances that earned her a spot in the decisive final round.

    Following her historic final appearance, the Antigua and Barbuda Athletic Association (ABAA) released a statement celebrating Fenton’s performance, highlighting the grit, natural athleticism, and steady poise she demonstrated from the first qualifying heat through the final race. Association leaders commended the 19-and-under athlete for rising to the moment against elite international competition, noting that her run marked a major milestone in her burgeoning career.

    For both Fenton as an individual athlete and the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda, reaching the final of one of athletics’ most prestigious global junior events stands as a breakthrough achievement on an international stage. It is rare for athletes from the small dual-island nation to advance to the final round of a world championship-level event, making Fenton’s run a source of national pride in the country’s athletics community.

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Finally Marries His Longtime Partner after 10 years

    Cristiano Ronaldo Finally Marries His Longtime Partner after 10 years

    Global soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo has officially tied the knot with his longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez, marking the end of a 10-year courtship and a new milestone in the public star’s private life. The civil ceremony was held Tuesday in Cascais, a scenic coastal municipality located just outside Portugal’s capital city of Lisbon. Per an official statement from the Brunswick Group, the public relations firm representing the five-time FIFA World Player of the Year, the wedding was an intimate, closed gathering attended only by the couple’s five children.
    Following the ceremony, the newlyweds shared a personal photo of their matching wedding bands with followers on their joint social media accounts, confirming the happy news to the public. The pair first crossed paths in Madrid a decade ago, and have been inseparable ever since, growing their family together in the years that followed.
    At 41 years old, Ronaldo remains one of the most recognizable and high-profile athletes on the planet, just weeks after competing in his sixth FIFA World Cup with Portugal’s men’s national team — a record that ties him for the most World Cup appearances by any European men’s player in history. Now, just days after his wedding, the star is preparing to return to club action: his Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr is set to kick off its 2024 domestic season this coming Saturday.

  • St. Kitts & Nevis makes historic debut at the 30th Goodwill Swimming Championships

    St. Kitts & Nevis makes historic debut at the 30th Goodwill Swimming Championships

    The dual-island Caribbean nation of St. Kitts & Nevis is poised to mark a groundbreaking milestone in its aquatic sports history, with its first-ever national delegation set to compete at the 30th edition of the Goodwill Swimming Championships. The three-day regional competition will run from August 14 to 16, 2026, hosted at the National Aquatics Centre in Balmain, Couva, Trinidad & Tobago, following an official invitation extended to the St. Kitts & Nevis Aquatics Federation (SKNAF) by the Aquatics Sports Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ASATT).

    Established as a key developmental fixture for Caribbean youth swimming, the annual Goodwill Swimming Championships gathers emerging talent from across the region to compete across a full range of stroke and relay events. For the 2026 iteration, athletes will compete in age categories spanning from 8 years old and under through the 15–17 division, with events covering freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, individual medley, and team relays. The meet’s structure is intentionally designed to give up-and-coming swimmers exposure to high-quality regional competition, a critical stepping stone for long-term athletic growth.

    After a selection process, SKNAF has confirmed its seven-member historic roster set to represent the nation in Trinidad. The delegation includes Gaj Leonce and Rhaejaan Jacobs competing in the boys’ 9–10 age group; Valentino Esposito, Teadrian Tross, and Saulo Sahely in the boys’ 11–12 division; and Jazzelle Connor in the girls’ 15–17 category. Greyson Burrell was also selected to the boys’ 11–12 team but will be unable to attend due to unforeseen personal circumstances; SKNAF has formally recognized Burrell as an honorary member of the inaugural squad and congratulated him on earning his selection. Leading the team are head coach and manager Kyle McEachnie, supported by assistant coach and chaperone Annelise Leibbrandt.

    For SKNAF, this debut appearance is far more than a one-time competition entry: it represents a major milestone in the federation’s long-term strategy to grow competitive swimming across St. Kitts & Nevis. Competing against elite regional peers will give the nation’s young swimmers invaluable international race experience, helping them build the confidence, race craft, and resilience needed to progress to higher-level competitions down the line, including the CARIFTA Games and other global age-group championships. Beyond individual athlete development, the participation is expected to lift the profile of competitive swimming domestically and encourage more young people across the two islands to take up the sport.

    The 30th Goodwill Swimming Championships will officially open with a opening ceremony at 4:30 p.m. local time on August 14, with preliminary competition kicking off 45 minutes later. Racing will resume at 9:00 a.m. on both August 15 and 16 to conclude the three-day meet.

    In a statement following the roster announcement, SKNAF President Eldon Thomas highlighted the historic significance of the moment for the federation and the nation. “This is a proud moment for the St. Kitts & Nevis Aquatics Federation. Participating in the Goodwill Swimming Championships for the first time represents another important step in the development of aquatics in St. Kitts and Nevis. We are extremely proud of the athletes who have been selected to represent our Federation and our nation,” Thomas said.
    “For these young swimmers, this is about more than competing. It is about gaining experience, building confidence, developing friendships across the region and laying the foundation for their future in the sport. We encourage each athlete to compete with determination, pride and sportsmanship and to make the most of this opportunity,” he added.

    SKNAF also extended formal gratitude to the athletes’ families, local club coaches, volunteers, and community supporters who have invested time, energy and resources into nurturing swimming talent across the nation. As the team makes final preparations to travel, the federation called on the entire nation of St. Kitts & Nevis to rally behind the young athletes as they wear the national colours and compete on the Caribbean regional stage.

  • Tridents close out Thriller at Sabina

    Tridents close out Thriller at Sabina

    The 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) delivered a dramatic opening clash at Kingston’s Sabina Park on August 11, as the Barbados Tridents secured a nail-biting five-run victory over the Jamaica Kingsmen, holding off a record-breaking late fightback from global T20 star Andre Russell. The fixture carried historic weight for the host nation, marking the first time a Jamaican franchise has played a home CPL match since 2019, and it was the home crowd’s favorite who nearly stole a fairy tale win against the odds.

    Barbados got off to a blistering start in their batting innings, with 19-year-old debutant Zachary Carter igniting the crowd with an aggressive 27 runs off just 15 deliveries. Carter’s dynamic knock pushed the Tridents to 67/1 by the end of the mandatory powerplay, before he fell just inches short of a boundary that would have extended his innings, caught by Reeza Hendricks off Jediah Blades’ bowling. Former South African wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock kicked off his fourth CPL campaign with a steady, well-constructed 42 before a brilliant caught-and-bowled finish from Hassan Khan ended his stay at the crease.

    De Kock’s dismissal brought power hitter Sherfane Rutherford to the middle, where he joined opening batter Brandon King. After a brief lull in scoring for King, the West Indies pair found their rhythm in the overs following the strategic timeout, stitching together a match-defining 93-run partnership that propelled Barbados to a formidable 206/3 by the end of their 20 overs. Consistent pressure from Kingsmen bowlers Hassan Khan and Hunain Shah slowed the run rate late in the innings, but the Tridents still left the hosts with a steep target to chase.

    The Jamaica Kingsmen’s chase got off to a catastrophic start, with Australian seamers Chris Green and Daniel Sams tearing through the top order inside the first two overs. Green removed opener Shayan Jahangir with just the third ball of the innings, and Sams followed up by knocking over the stumps of Reeza Hendricks and Kirk McKenzie inside his first three deliveries, leaving the hosts reeling at 12/3 after just two overs. Captain Rovman Powell injected some much-needed momentum into the chase with a quickfire 38 off 24 deliveries, but his dismissal to Gudakesh Motie left the Kingsmen still deeply in trouble, with the required run rate climbing rapidly.

    That is when Andre Russell stepped onto the pitch and delivered one of the most devastating hitting displays in recent CPL history. With the match all but written off, the local hero smashed 68 runs off 38 balls, including nine towering sixes, that dragged the Kingsmen back into contention. He was partnered by 19-year-old Vitel Lawes, who matched Russell’s aggression with four sixes of his own during a 69-run stand that turned a one-sided contest into a last-over thriller.

    Entering the final over bowled by Ramon Simmonds, the Kingsmen needed 15 runs to pull off an improbable win. After two wides and a single, Russell smashed Simmonds down the ground for a six, cutting the required runs to 6 off just three deliveries. But a repositioned Tridents outfield paid off: Russell sliced his next shot straight into the hands of Rivaldo Clarke, ending his sensational innings. The very next ball saw Lawes run out, sealing the five-run win for the Tridents and handing them their first victory of the 2026 tournament.

    Official match photographs are available for streaming via Smartframe, and full audio and video of post-match interviews and press conferences can be accessed through the official CPL online portals.

  • Minister George Pledges Government Support for Antigua and Barbuda Special Olympics Team

    Minister George Pledges Government Support for Antigua and Barbuda Special Olympics Team

    As the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda finalizes preparations for two high-stakes regional and global Special Olympics competitions, the country’s top sports official has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to standing behind its neurodiverse and disabled athletic contingent.

    Sports and Creative Industries Minister Dwayne George issued the formal assurance of ongoing support during a working meeting held Tuesday with Joy-Ann Harrigan, who holds dual roles as national director of Special Olympics Antigua and Barbuda and a special education lead within the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.

    The talks took place against a key backdrop: Antigua and Barbuda’s delegation is already gearing up to compete at the 2026 Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games, scheduled to run November 18 to 22 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Following that regional event, the country will send a team to the 2027 Special Olympics World Summer Games, taking place October 16 to 24 in Santiago, Chile.

    During the discussions, Harrigan provided Minister George with a comprehensive overview of the local Special Olympics program’s ongoing work, detailing its deep partnership with the Adele School for Special Children and multiple other public education institutions across the country to engage aspiring disabled athletes.

    She also acknowledged the backing the program has already received from key national stakeholders, including the Antigua and Barbuda government, the National Olympic Committee, and the Antigua and Barbuda Athletic Association. That existing support has included granting the team access to the YASCO sports facility for regular training sessions, a critical resource for the athletes as they build fitness and skills ahead of competition.

    Harrigan used the meeting to submit a formal appeal for targeted financial support from the ministry, specifically to cover the cost of air travel for athletes and delegation staff traveling to the Caribbean Beach Games in Jamaica. In response, George directed Harrigan to submit all required formal documentation outlining the funding request to his ministry, confirming that the government will move forward to process and provide the assistance once the proper paperwork is completed.

  • Athletes selected for Olympic development programme

    Athletes selected for Olympic development programme

    The Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) has announced the selection of 11 rising young Barbadian athletes for the second iteration of its elite Youth Project Podium initiative, launched this week at the BOA’s headquarters with funding backing from two major supporters. This targeted development program is built to nurture emerging athletic talent throughout the current Olympic cycle, with the long-term goal of preparing competitors to compete and excel at top-tier international events, ranging from the Youth Olympics and Junior Pan Am Games all the way to the senior Olympic and Pan Am Games.

    The selected athletes, who range in age from 16 to 23, represent a diverse set of Olympic sports: Deann Walton competes in judo, Savannah Stuart in sailing, Lenna Hamati in squash, four athletes — Victor Ashby, Amiya Harrison, Jaiya Simmons, and Mihael Sobers — come from swimming, and five competitors round out the cohort in triathlon: Matthew Briggs-Legall, Alexis Lashley, Laila McIntyre, and Zindzele Renwick-Williams. Funding for the 2024 cohort is made possible through grant support from the Amarone Charitable Trust and Panam Sport, enabling the program to deliver comprehensive support beyond just competitive training.

    BOA Secretary General Erskine Simmons framed the program as a key continuation of the association’s ongoing investment in the future of Barbadian sport. “Our first Youth Project Podium taught us a great deal about the unique needs of developing athletes and the importance of supporting them beyond just competition results,” Simmons explained. “We have taken those lessons and used them to strengthen this second edition. This year we welcome a smaller cohort which represents a more focused approach to athlete development, with each athlete identified as having clear potential to progress along the BOA’s performance pathway.”

    Kendia Brathwaite, BOA Senior Operations Officer and lead for the Youth Project Podium, outlined the rigorous multi-stage selection process the organization used to pick this year’s participants. “We reached out to all our national sport federations and distributed a structured questionnaire to guide them in putting forward their most promising athletes,” Brathwaite said. “On top of that, we also used competitive results from recent editions of the Youth Commonwealth Games and Youth Olympics as a performance benchmark to evaluate all nominated candidates.”

    Unlike many athlete development programs that focus solely on physical training, Youth Project Podium takes a holistic approach to supporting young competitors. Brathwaite detailed the full range of resources available to selected athletes, covering both athletic and personal growth: access to specialized sports medicine doctors, nutrition guidance, physical therapy support, mental skills coaching, podiatry care, personal branding training, and communications development.

    The program’s core mission, Brathwaite explained, is to identify and nurture junior talent early in their careers, laying a structured pathway for them to advance to higher levels of competitive performance and achieve long-term success. “We of course, at the Olympic Association, would love to win medals at the junior level. These athletes selected for this cohort have the potential to go on to represent Barbados at the Youth Olympic Games later this year, the Youth Commonwealth Games next year, and then the Junior Pan Am Games after that,” she said, adding that the second cohort is part of a broader BOA push to strengthen junior athlete pipelines across all national federations.

    David Csumrik, a trustee with funding partner Amarone Charitable Trust, expressed his organization’s pride in partnering with the BOA on the initiative. “We feel the first edition was very successful and I am sure the second edition will be successful,” Csumrik said. “I am hoping the athletes have fun and enjoy the experience. Work hard but remember sport is supposed to be fun. Make us all proud.”