Derrick Chavarria won the Green Jersey as Points Champion of the Vuelta Internacional a Chiriquí in Panama on Saturday, November 28, 2025. Photo Credit: Vuelta Internacional a Chiriquí
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 
Following Derrick Chavarría’s remarkable performance at the Vuelta Internacional a Chiriquí 2025, his family has extended heartfelt thanks to all who stood behind him and his teammates during the demanding eight-stage tour in Panama.
Through the Chavarría’s Family Campaign Facebook page, the family expressed deep appreciation for the encouragement and support that lifted Derrick, Jyven Gonzalez, and Jaylen Briceño as they represented Belize with courage and pride.
“The Chavarría’s Family Campaign would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who showed support—financially, online, mentally, and physically. Your encouragement lifted these courageous men as they faced the Vuelta de Chiriquí 2025 head-on,” the family wrote.
“Thank you to all the sponsors who support made this journey to La Vuelta Chiriquí possible,” Derrick Chavarria said in another Chavarria’s Family Campaign post.
“Your belief in me turned that dream into reality. And to the people of Belize-every message every word of encouragement every bit of love- you carried me through every mile. This experience wasn’t just mine; it was ours. From my heart to yours, thank you.”
Derrick Chavarria competing in the Vuelta Internacional a Chiriquí in Panama – Photo Credit: Vuelta Internacional a Chiriquí
Special Recognition
The family highlighted the leadership of Coach Ken Gokool, whose guidance was instrumental throughout the tour, and extended thanks to Team Director Gustavo Carrillo and the TaG Cycling Team from Canada 
, who provided the platform for Belizean athletes to compete at this international level.
In addition, Derrick also expressed gratitude to: Santiago Castillo Ltd., G-Flow Cycling Team, Chavarria’s Family Campaign, M&M Engineering Pre-Fab Concrete, Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association, Cycling Federation of Belize, and Lexus Ray.
National Pride
Acknowledging the Belizeans who followed the race closely, the family celebrated the unity and pride shown by fans at home:
“To our patriotic Belizeans who watched, waited, and celebrated with pride—thank you!”
They also recognized the families, the Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association for its Olympic Scholarship support, the Cycling Federation of Belize, and all sponsors and well-wishers who continue to stand firmly behind the athletes.
Derrick Chavarria was second in the Under 23 Category at the Vuelta Internacional a Chiriquí in Panama on Saturday, November 28, 2025. Photo Credit: Vuelta Internacional a Chiriquí
Athletes Honoured
The message closed by naming the three Belizean riders who carried the nation’s colours in Panama:
- Derrick Chavarría — Green Jersey winner, 2nd in U23, 6th overall
- Jyven Gonzalez — 47th overall
- Jaylen Briceño — 38th overall, 10th in U23
A Family’s Gratitude
For the Chavarría family, for whom cycling is their first love, the campaign is more than a support network—it is a reflection of the collective spirit of Belizeans rallying behind their athletes. Cycling truly runs through the veins of the Chavarrías: from Joslyn Sr. to Joslyn Jr., Patricia, Paulita, Derrick, and others, their devotion to the sport extends beyond competition. They even organize cycling events in their home village of Georgeville, Cayo, keeping the spirit of the sport alive at the community level.
Their words reflect not only pride in Derrick’s achievements but also appreciation for the community that makes such milestones possible.
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Derrick Chavarria won the Green Jersey as Points Champion of the Vuelta Internacional a Chiriquí in Panama on Saturday, November 28, 2025. Photo Credit: Vuelta Internacional a Chiriquí By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🚴🇧🇿 Following Derrick Chavarría’s remarkable performance at the Vuelta Internacional a Chiriquí 2025, his family has extended heartfelt thanks to all who stood behind
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