Guyana’s CARIFTA team is set to depart for Grenada, with high hopes for a strong showing this weekend.
Twenty-four athletes will represent the nation at the Games, joined by overseas-based teammates ahead of competition at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium.
Minister Steven Jacobs is urging the team to perform with pride and discipline, both on and off the field, as they carry the nation’s expectations.
Guyana won five medals in 2025, with Tianna Springer winning the country’s sole gold medal in retaining her 400m sprint title.
Springer will bid for a third straight 400m title in Grenada.
The CARIFTA Games are set for April 4–6, 2026, at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada.
Team Guyana for CARIFTA Games 2026 in Grenada (April 4-6):
• Girls U-17: Tesianna Harris (100m, 200m), Angel Jeffrey (100, 200m), Olivia Solomon (400m, 800m)
• Boys U-17: Omari Welch (100m, 200m, Long Jump), Malique Kendall (100m), Jumeel Cornette (200m), Jarel Campbell (400m, Long Jump), Jermaine Shepherd (800m, 1500m), Bryson Anderson (800m), Keimal Gishard (Triple Jump, High Jump), Nathaniel Samaroo (Shot Put, Discuss)
• Girls: U-20: Athaleyha Hinckson (100m, 200m), Akeela Dover (100m, 200m), Tianna Springer (400m)
• Boys U-20: Onesi Dunn (100m), Gordon Thompson (100m), Tishawn Easton (200m, 400m), Daquan Farrell (200m), Malachi Austin (400m), Javon Roberts (800m, 1500m), Kaidon Persaud (800m, Javelin), Ebo McNeil (1500m, 5000m), Walton Alleyne (Long Jump),
Relay Teams
• U-17 Boys 4x100m relay team: Omari Welch, Jumeel Cornette, Malique Kendall, Jarel Campbell, Keimal Gishard
• U-20 Boys 4x100m relay team: Onesi Dunn, Gordon Thompson, Skylar Charles, Daquan Farrell, Walton Alleyne, Tishawn Easton
• U-20 Boys 4x400m relay team: Malachi Austin, Tishawn Easton, Skylar Charles, Daquan Farrell, Kaidon Persaud, Javon Roberts
• 4x400m Mixed Relay: Tishwan Easton, Malachi Austin, Tianna Springer, Akeela Dover
Total Athletes: 24
Technical & Management Team: Nial Stanton (Manager), Cheryl Sam (Safeguarding Officer), Quincy Clarke (coach), Kesia Burnett (coach), Anson Ambrose (coach), Robin Phillips (coach)
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