BASSETERRE, St. Kitts — SKN Athletics has unveiled a 24-member team that will represent St. Kitts and Nevis at the 53rd CARIFTA Games, scheduled to take place at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium in Grenada from April 4–6, 2026.
Dubbed “Team Unstoppable SKN,” this year’s delegation includes returning medalists and competitors, along with several promising first-time CARIFTA athletes who met the qualifying standards at the time of selection. The team is scheduled to depart the Federation on April 2 to compete in the regional championships.
President Delaney expressed pride in the selected athletes, noting that their selection reflects their dedication and commitment to the sport.
“Their selection is a testament to their hard work, resilience, and passion for athletics. We encourage them to continue pushing their limits, knowing that the entire Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis stands behind them,” he said.
The 2026 CARIFTA Team
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 also extended gratitude to the sponsors whose support has made the team’s participation possible, including the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis (Ministry of Sports), the Nevis Island Administration, and SKN Athletics.
As Team Unstoppable SKN prepares to depart for Grenada, the nation is being encouraged to rally behind the athletes and offer its full support as they compete on the regional stage.
