Despite successfully hosting the 2024 OECS Swimming Championships, St. Vincent and the Grenadines confronts significant infrastructure and logistical challenges, underscoring the need for improved facilities and a deeper commitment to sports development. The article explores SVG’s journey, facility limitations, and the broader implications for national sports tourism.
Vincentian sport has seen notable successes recently, from Shafiqua Maloney’s historic run at the Olympics to victories in netball and football. It’s time we focus on these achievements and work together to build a stronger sports culture in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Turks and Caicos Islands Hosts Major CANOC and CGF Sport Events: A Historic Week for Caribbean Sport
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, is set to host a momentous week for Caribbean sport. From October 14-20, 2024, CANOC and CGF representatives will gather for workshops, meetings, and the inaugural CANOC Awards Gala. The event will celebrate Caribbean sporting excellence and mark a significant step forward in sports tourism for the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Shafiqua Maloney’s journey to the Paris Olympics 2024 shed light on the challenges Vincentian athletes face due to a lack of consistent financial support. Despite her commendable achievements, she, like many athletes before her, struggled to secure adequate funding. As track and field remains SVG’s most successful sport, the growing financial demands of athletes must be urgently addressed to help future stars achieve greatness.
In a thrilling 2024 Round De Town Road Relay, the Fitz Hughes Government School (Team 1) captured the girls’ category, while Chateaubelair Methodist School won the boys’. The Secondary Schools division saw the Girls’ High School and Georgetown Secondary take home top honors, and Xcel Track Club claimed victory in the Male Open category. Read on for the full results.
Cricket’s inclusion in the LA 2028 Olympic Games offers a unique opportunity for the Caribbean to make a global impact. With the ICC leaning towards the T20 format and plans for a Caribbean qualifier, the region must prepare for this historic event. Dr. Kishore Shallow’s initiatives for a domestic league in 2025 signal the start of preparations, with potential support from CARICOM leaders. Read more about the Caribbean’s potential at LA 2028 and the road to qualification.