by RJ Michaels
- In field events, Anderson Peters leads the charge
- Kirani James, Gamali Felix, Devonni Ferguson, and Joshem Sylvester, have all qualified in men’s 400 metres
- Sprinter Nazzio John has secured brilliant individual double-qualification
Grenada is poised to secure 11 qualification spots comprising 6 men and 5 women, for the track and field programme of the XXV Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, as the qualification window officially closed on 8 June 2026.
The focus now shifts to administration, with Grenada’s sporting authorities facing a critical deadline of 15 June to confirm acceptance of any reallocated slots ahead of the final nominal entry deadline on 25 June.
The games, scheduled for 2–8 August 2026, will be staged at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, marking both the 25th edition of the CAC Games and the 100th anniversary of the regional governing body, Centro Caribe Sports (CCS).
According to the final rankings posted to North America, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association (NACAC) website, verified qualifiers suggests Grenada is in a prime position to field a highly competitive and balanced team, featuring a potent blend of experienced global performers and emerging collegiate talent.
In the field events, 2‑time World Champion and Olympic bronze medallist Anderson Peters leads the charge as the top‑ranked javelin thrower in the CAC region with a magnificent seasonal mark of 89.53 metres. He is joined by US-based collegiate standout Suerena Alexander, in the women’s javelin with an impressive throw of 49.66 metres.
Grenada’s presence in the sprints and quarter‑mile events is equally formidable. Olympic champion Kirani James, along with Gamali Felix, Devonni Ferguson, and Joshem Sylvester, have all achieved automatic qualification standards in the men’s 400 metres. However, under strict CAC regulations limiting each country to a maximum of 2 athletes per individual event, selectors will be required to make the decision on which 2 quarter-milers will ultimately compete in Santo Domingo.
Grenada’s relay fortunes present a mixed picture ahead of the final team configuration. The men’s 4x400m relay team narrowly missed out on automatic qualification, finishing ninth overall with a season‑best time of 3:07.94 at the 2025 NACAC Senior Championships, landing just outside the top‑eight cutoff.
In contrast, the men’s 4x100m relay team, backed by a scorching national record of 39.16 seconds set at the 2025 Barbados Grand Prix, currently ranks among the top 8 teams in the region and is firmly in line for automatic inclusion.
On the track, sprinter Nazzio John has secured a brilliant individual double-qualification, in both the 100m (10.13 seconds) and the 200m (20.27 seconds), the latter mark equaling the current national senior record.
In the women’s categories, Grenada has several elite medal prospects locked into the qualifying pool:
- Kelsie Murrel‑Ross in the shot put with a commanding throw of 18.07 metres
- Ahshareah Enoe enters the high jump field ranked joint second in the CAC region, having cleared a spectacular 1.93 metres
- Jamora Alves secured her qualification in the discus circle with a newly minted national record throw of 57.56 metres
- Jamara Patterson rounds out the women’s automatic qualifiers on the track, posting a swift time of 50.98 seconds in the individual 400 metres
With final entries pending federation updates, several key administrative milestones remain before the official travelling delegation is confirmed by the Grenada Olympic Committee and the Grenada Athletics Association (GAA):
- 15 June 2026: Deadline to accept reallocated qualification slots
- 17 June 2026: Final confirmation of reallocated entries
- 20 June 2026: Publication of the official, finalised qualified athlete list
- 25 June 2026: Closing of nominal team entries for Santo Domingo
As Centro Caribe Sports finalises the official competition lists, Grenada finds itself in a position of distinct athletic strength. Combining proven global excellence with a surging generation of rising talent, the tri-island state is well-positioned to make a meaningful impact at the historic centennial edition of the CAC Games.
