Last Updated on April 2, 2024, 12:28 PM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis:- Team Unstoppable SKN secured three silver medals at the 51st edition of the CARIFTA.
CARIFTA Games this year were held in Grenada. The team finished the tournament while standing among the top countries in the medal tally.
Clarke secured the first silver medal for the team. He participated in the under 17 Males Javelin and finished in the second position with a personal best throw of 56.09m.
The second silver was secured by Akanye Samuel – Francis for the team of St Kitts and Nevis. He won the second position in the under – 17 Male 400m hurdles.
The third winner was Jermadh Huggins who won a medal in the 1500m at the finals of the Open Males Octathalon at the 2024 CARIFTA games.
The three victories added stars to the team of Unstoppable SKN and made the athelets to shine at the podium of the 51st edition of the CARIFTA games.
Dr. Denzil Douglas extended his gratitude towards all the participants who took part in the CARIFTA Games and represented the team of St Kitts and Nevis.
Additionally he took to his official facebook account and expressed his words of wisdom to all the participants. He stated , “ Not all who enter a Race will win, but you can adopt the mindset of a winner from the onset and do all of you can to win . Winning is Essential, but not the end. Efforts are crucial”.
The Carifta Games came into being in 1972 with a symposium of few leaders and field athletics in the Caribbean. The Caribbean Free Trade Association also knows as CARIFTA was formed to bring forward the concept of annual athletics competition between member federations of the countries.
The agreement was signed by the heads of government of Antigua, Barbados and British Guiana Dickenson Bay to establish Caribbean Free Trade Association.
It is believed that some of the Olympic, world and commonwealth champions and medallists arose from the CARIFTA athletics and now setting records out there in the world.
Usain Bolt emerged successfully from the CARIFTA athletics. Als, Kim Collins belongs to St kitts and Nevis a twin island state with such less population rose from being a part a part of CARIFTA games.
In addition there were many athletes that came forward and set world records namely Marie Jose Perec of Guadeloupe , The Bahamas golden girls, Shaunae Miller are amongst the most famous athletes that started their carriers from CARIFTA games.
There are total number of 24 athletes who will participate and represent St Kitts and Nevis at 51st CARIFTA Games in April 2024.
The team consists of:-
U20 Males:
- Jaden Daniel
- Zelaunjay Carty
- Jermardh Huggins
- Jaylen Bennett
- Chesson Liburd
- Aldrett Nisbett
- Vyhonrai Francis
- Niran Ward
U20 Females:-
- Kaliyah Jones
U17 Males:-
- Akanye Samuel Francis
- Abijah Nemdhari
- Jaheem Clarke
- Kirkland Harris
- Keyonjay Richards
- Ja Aime Francis
- Tejuan Webbe
- Kaiem Liburd
- Kymarni Newton
U17 Females:-
DeCheynelle Thomas
- Hyanne Adams
- Khaldreeve Chapman
- Kimaya Phipps
- Joeltica Rogers
- Ta-Junique Huggins
Support Staff:-
- Team Manager: Damon Bacchus
- Head Coach: Timithy Morton
- Assistant Coach: Terrance Romney
- Assistant Coach: Grace Dias
- Assistant Coach: Marvin Bennet Sr
- Physio:Alistar James
- Medical Team : Patric Harris, Brian Francis, Kevron Mulley
The delegation is led by President Delaney who will represent SKN Athletics at CARIFTA congress.
Anthony Morris covers stories related to politics and regional developments. His in-depth reporting about governance and reforms makes him stand out in regional journalism, with a deep analysis of political trends and their impact on Caribbean communities.
