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Maliek Francis Sets National and Stadium Records in OECS Javelin Gold Medal Win
Antiguan athlete Maliek Francis won gold in the men's javelin at the OECS Track and Field Championships in St Kitts and Nevis, setting both a new national record and a stadium record with a throw of 66.11 metres.
Maliek Francis Shatters National Record to Win OECS Javelin Gold
Antigua and Barbuda's Maliek Francis won gold at the OECS Championships with a javelin throw of 66.11 metres, breaking both the national record and the Kim Collins Athletics Facility stadium record in a single competition.
Dowdye Sets Championship Record as Antigua and Barbuda Nets Five Medals at OECS Athletics
Sprinter Geolyna Dowdye broke the OECS Athletics Championships record in the women's 200 metres, spearheading a five-medal day for Antigua and Barbuda in Basseterre, St Kitts. Javelin thrower Zonique Charles also rewrote the national record en route to a silver medal, as reported by Antigua.news.
Antigua and Barbuda Names Squad for FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Qualifiers in Guyana
The Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association has named its senior men's national team to compete in the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Qualifiers in Georgetown, Guyana, from July 8 to 12. The Bulldogs will face Bermuda, Guyana, Dominica, and Turks and Caicos in Group A competition.
Zonique Charles Wins Javelin Silver, Shatters Antigua and Barbuda National Record
Zonique Charles claimed silver in the women's javelin at the OECS Championships in St. Kitts, breaking Antigua and Barbuda's national record with a throw of 42.92 metres. The previous record of 41.11 metres had stood since 2007.
Dowdye Shatters OECS Record to Claim Women's 200m Gold for Antigua and Barbuda
Geolyna Dowdye won gold in the women's 200m at the OECS Championships on Saturday, setting a new championship record of 23.28 seconds. Her performance broke a mark that had stood since 2017.
Christopher Johnson Clinches Antigua and Barbuda's First Medal at OECS Championships
Christopher Johnson has won Antigua and Barbuda's first medal at the 2026 OECS Track and Field Championships, claiming silver in the men's shot put with a throw of 16.31 metres on the opening day of competition in St. Kitts.
Antigua and Barbuda Swim Team Heads to PanAm Aquatics Championships in Colombia
Nine swimmers departed Antigua on Friday to compete at the 5th PanAm Aquatics Swimming Championships in Ibagué, Colombia, from July 8 to 12, 2026. The squad, selected by the Antigua and Barbuda Swimming Federation, will face top junior and senior athletes from across the Americas.
Antigua & Barbuda Names U20 Beach Volleyball Teams for July Championship in St. Kitts
The Antigua & Barbuda Volleyball Association has named its men's and women's national teams to compete at the 2026 ECVA Under-20 Beach Volleyball Championship in Saint Kitts & Nevis this July. The four selected athletes were chosen based on their performance, training consistency and regional competition experience.
National Cyclist Tahjé Browne Graduates Weeks After Surviving Hit-and-Run
National cyclist Tahjé Browne has graduated from ABCAS, drawing praise from Education Minister Daryll Matthew just weeks after Browne was seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision on Sir Sydney Walling Highway. The milestone has been widely celebrated as a powerful symbol of perseverance and recovery.
Antiguan Coach Selected to Represent Nation at Regional Beach Volleyball Course
Coach Braulio Estrada Lopez has been selected to represent Antigua and Barbuda at the 2026 ECVA Beach Volleyball Coaches Course in Saint Kitts & Nevis, scheduled for July 8–12. The announcement was made by the Antigua & Barbuda Volleyball Association as part of its commitment to coach education and sporting development.
Titans Set Up NPPA Championship Showdown with Unbeaten Money Team
The Titans defeated the Billiard Kings 5-3 on Monday to reach the NPPA Team Championship Final for a third straight season, where they will face unbeaten Money Team, who carry a 19-match winning streak into the title clash.
Former Premier Champions Field Youth Teams for Antigua Cup International Tournament
Three former Premier Division champions — Bassa, Parham, and Villa Lions — are among the clubs fielding youth teams at the third edition of the Antigua Cup International Youth Football Tournament, which begins Sunday, July 5, at Buckleys Primary School Playing Field. The weeklong competition features five age categories and concludes on July 12.
Education Minister Hails Cyclist Tahjé Browne's ABCAS Graduation After Near-Fatal Accident
Education Minister Daryll S. Matthew has congratulated national cyclist Tahjé Browne on graduating from ABCAS, praising his perseverance following a serious accident that nearly claimed his life. The achievement marks another milestone in Browne's recovery.
Antigua and Barbuda Names Nine-Swimmer Team for 2026 PanAm Aquatics Championships
The Antigua and Barbuda Swimming Federation has named nine swimmers to compete at the 5th PanAm Aquatics Swimming Championships in Ibagué, Colombia, from July 8–12, 2026. The team departs July 3rd under the guidance of Head Coach Wayne Mitchell.
Caribbean Corporate Games to Open August Activation Weekend to Families and Local Clubs
The Caribbean Corporate Games will host a community activation weekend in Antigua from August 28 to 30, open to families and local sporting clubs, ahead of the main Games in June 2027. President Lisa Weston confirmed five sports for the summer weekend, with organisers targeting a minimum of 12 sports for the full programme.
Whittaker Crowned Antigua and Barbuda's 2026 National Road Race Champion
Alexander Whittaker has been crowned Antigua and Barbuda's 2026 National Road Race Champion after finishing as the top local rider in Sunday's Top Ranking Ltd Individual Road Race. National titles were also awarded across Masters, Sports Class, and junior divisions.
Caribbean Corporate Games to Boost Sports Tourism and Economy, Says Minister Freeland
Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism Michael Freeland has hailed the Caribbean Corporate Games as a major opportunity to drive sports tourism and economic growth for Antigua and Barbuda. The inaugural event is set to take place from June 18 to 20, 2027, with organizers targeting over 100 organisations and an estimated 1,500 visitors.
Caribbean Corporate Games Launched, Targeting 1,500 Visitors for 2027 Antigua Debut
The Caribbean Corporate Games were officially launched Tuesday at Little Jumby Island, with founder Lisa Weston targeting more than 1,500 competitors from over 100 organisations worldwide for the inaugural event, set for June 2027 in Antigua.
Antigua and Barbuda Name 21-Man Squad for CONCACAF Under-20 Championship in Mexico
Antigua and Barbuda have named a 21-man squad for the 2026 CONCACAF Under-20 Championship in Mexico, with the team departing July 2 for the tournament running July 24 to August 9. The roster blends overseas-based players from professional academies in England, Germany and the United States with locally developed talent from the Antigua Premier Division.