Bahamas Claims Third Place, 20 Medals in Mexico

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MEXICO – Team Bahamas continued to show the strength of its track and field program over the weekend, finishing third in the medal standings at the 2026 NACAC under-18 and under-23 championships in Apizaco, Tlaxcala, Mexico.

The Bahamian team brought home 20 medals, including nine gold, nine silver, and two bronze, finishing behind only Jamaica and host nation Mexico.

Jamaica led the championships with 26 gold medals, while Mexico finished second after collecting the most medals overall with 68.

Leading the way for The Bahamas was Jahcario Wilson, who captured gold in the under-18 boys’ 110-meter hurdles in a championship record 12.94 seconds.

The performance is the second-fastest under-18 time in the world this year, missing the world lead by just two one-hundredths of a second.

The Bahamas also received gold-medal performances from Jazae Johnson in the under-18 girls’ 100 meters, Eagan Neely in the under-18 boys’ 200 meters, Terrin Beckles in the under-18 long jump, Antone Smith in the under-23 men’s triple jump, Taysha Stubbs in the under-23 women’s javelin, and Brenden Vanderpool in the under-23 men’s pole vault.

The Bahamas also struck gold in both the under-18 mixed 4×100-meter relay and the under-18 girls’ 4×100-meter relay, with Jazae Johnson playing a key role on both teams.

Johnson enjoyed one of the most impressive meets of any Bahamian athlete, winning four medals – two individual and two relay, including gold in the 100 meters, silver in the long jump, and gold in both relay events.

Bahamas Olympic Committee Announces Commonwealth Games Team

The Bahamas Olympic Committee has officially announced the national team that will represent the country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, scheduled for July 23rd through August 2nd in Glasgow, Scotland.

Team Bahamas will be represented in four sports – athletics, boxing, judo, and swimming, with a roster featuring some of the country’s most accomplished athletes.

The athletics team is headlined by world championship medalists Devynne Charlton and Steven Gardiner, along with Anthaya Charlton, Rhema Otabor, Keyshawn Strachan, Anthonique Strachan, Donald Thomas, Charisma Taylor, Oscar Smith, and Kendrick Thompson.

The swimming team features Joanna Evans, Lamar Taylor, Zaylie-Elizabeth Thompson, Marvin Johnson, Emmanuel Gadson, and Elyse wood, while Carl Field and Rashield Williams will represent the country in boxing.

The Judo team will consist of Karra Hannas and Xavion Johnson.

The Commonwealth Games bring together athletes from more than 70 nations and territories across the Commonwealth, with Team Bahamas looking to continue its proud tradition of success on the international stage.

Bahamas Falls in Thriller to Dominican Republic

The Bahamas Women’s National Basketball Team suffered a heartbreaking defeat Sunday night, falling 72-69 to the Dominican Republic in group play at the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2027 Centrobasket Qualifiers in Managua, Nicaragua.

Lashann Higgs led The Bahamas with 25 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, while Valerie Nesbitt finished with 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Rhema Collins also scored in double figures with 16 points.

Team Bahamas was in control for much of the game, leading after each of the first three quarters and taking a 59-48 advantage into the final period.

The lead grew to 14 points late in the third quarter before the Dominican Republic mounted a stunning comeback.

The Dominicans closed the game on a 24-10 fourth-quarter run, including a decisive 12-0 spurt that erased a double-digit deficit.

With just 45 seconds remaining, Yadira Polanco scored on a driving layup to tie the game at 67-67 following a Bahamas turnover.

Just 12 seconds later, Yirsy Queliz connected on the go-ahead jumper to give the Dominican Republic a 69-67 lead, a lead they would not relinquish.