BASSETERRE – SKN Athletics is proud to announce the selection of 24 Kittitian and Nevisian athletes who will represent St. Kitts and Nevis at the 53rd edition of the CARIFTA Games. The prestigious regional championship is scheduled to take place at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium in Grenada from April 4–6, 2026.
Known as “Team Unstoppable SKN,” this year’s delegation is comprised of returning medalists and competitors as well as promising first time CARIFTA athletes who have met the qualifying standards at the time of selection. The team is scheduled to depart the Federation tomorrow, April 2nd, to compete in the games.
President Delaney expressed immense pride in the selected cohort, “Their selection is a testament to their hard work, resilience, and passion for the sport. We encourage them to continue pushing their limits, knowing that the entire Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis stands behind them”.
Under 17 Girls
Khylinn Prentice (100m, 200m)
Ta-Junique Huggins (100m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles)
Trishana O’Donoghue (400m Hurdles)
Dejhanee Moses (High Jump, Long Jump)
Janiah McNeil (High Jump)
Miel Pemberton (Long Jump)
Ayrian Walters (Shot Put, Javelin)
Kezia Phillip (Shot Put)
Under 17 Boys
Kymarni Newton (800m)
Najeeb Kelly (1500m)
Shandon Burton (1500m, 3000m)
Malik Freeman (Shot Put, Javelin)
Kylan Woods (Javelin)
Under 20 Girls
De’Cheynelle Thomas (200m, 400m)
Under 20 Boys
Chesson Liburd (100m)
Jaylen Bennett (400m)
Tejuan Webbe (100m Hurdles, Long Jump)
Jayden Hendrickson (400m Hurdles)
Josano Henderson (Javelin)
Akanye Samuel-Francis (400m Hurdles)
Dejuaan Pemberton (High Jump)
Zackery Nisbett (High Jump)
Kialan Morton (Shot Put)
Jaheem Clarke (Javelin)
Naseem Gerald (Decathlon)
Team Officials
Head Coach & Throws: Shirmon Caines
Sprints & Relays Coach: Adelvin Philip
Jumps Coach: Roatter Johnson
Hurdles Coach: Royston Queeley
Team Manager: Niketa Isles
Team Physiotherapist: Alister James
Safeguarding Officer: Nicola Huggins Parris
Delegates to Congress: Corneil Williams and Dwayne Warner
Team Media: Rashid Stanley
SKN Athletics extends its deepest gratitude to the sponsors whose support makes this journey possible: the St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla National Bank, the Government of St. Kitts Nevis: Ministry of Sports, the Nevis Island Administration, and SKN Athletics.
As Team Unstoppable SKN embarks on this journey, the nation is encouraged to rally behind them, offering motivation and support every step of the way.