By Zoila Palma: The Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association (BOCGA) has announced the athletes and officials who will represent Belize at the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, in 2026.
The Games will bring together young athletes from around the world for a celebration of sport, culture, friendship and the Olympic spirit.
Belize’s delegation will feature two young athletes: Melody Gabourel of Corozalito Village, who will compete in the women’s shot put, and Jaaden Williams of Punta Gorda, who will compete in the men’s triple jump.
The delegation will be led by Chef de Mission Herman Pastor Jr., with Shelmadine Carr serving as Team Official.
Gabourel and Williams were selected by the Belize Athletic Association (BAA) in accordance with the International Olympic Committee’s participation criteria for Belize. The criteria require athletes to meet the under-18 age requirement, include one male and one female athlete in the delegation, and compete in the disciplines allocated to Belize.
Team Belize is scheduled to depart Belize on October 29, 2026, and return on November 14, 2026.
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By Zoila Palma: The Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association (BOCGA) has announced the athletes and officials who will represent Belize at the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, in 2026. The Games will bring together young athletes from around the world for a celebration of sport, culture, friendship and the Olympic spirit.
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