XII Central American Games: Belize close with 15 medals; billiards leads with 6

Posted: Friday, October 31, 2025. 12:22 pm CST.

Belize’s Billiards National Team — (L–R) Nain Rosado, Immer Lima, Karla Gillett, Selvani Leiva, Ailton Linarez, and Allan McKoy — earned six medals, including Belize’s only gold, at the XII Central American Games in Guatemala on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Photo credit: XII Juegos Centroamericanos Guatemala 2025

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The XII Central American Games in Guatemala have come to a close, and Belize finished with 15 medals—a proud achievement for the country with the smallest delegation. The final day on Thursday brought two more bronze medals: one in Women’s 10-Ball Team Billiards and another in Sailing (ILCA 7), pushing the total to 1 gold, 2 silver, and 12 bronze.

Belize’s Billiards National Team — (L–R) Allan McKoy, Nain Rosado, Ailton Linarez, Selvani Leiva, Belize Billiards Sports Federation President James Young, Karla Gillett, Immer Lima, and BBSF Vice President and coach Zadiel Smith. Photo credit: XII Juegos Centroamericanos Guatemala 2025

Billiards stands out as Belize’s most successful sport, accounting for six medals—more than any other discipline. Canoeing followed with four; athletics earned two; and one medal each came from sailing, women’s volleyball, and men’s basketball.

The standout billiards performer was Nain Rosado, who captured three:

• Gold in the Men’s 9-Ball Team event with Immer Lima
• Bronze in the Men’s 9-Ball Individual
• Bronze in the Men’s 8-Ball Team with Ailton Linarez

On the women’s side, Selvani Leiva earned three medals, and Karla Gillett claimed two:

• Leiva – Women’s 8-Ball Individual
• Leiva & Gillett – Women’s 8-Ball Team
• Leiva & Gillett – Women’s 10-Ball Team

In the final day of competition, Selvani Leiva and Karla Gillett won the sixth billiards medal capturing bronze in the Women’s 10-Ball Team Championship. In sailing, Trent Hardwick delivered a strong performance in the ILCA 7 event, earning Belize’s 12th bronze medal. Hardwick placed third in the regatta championship behind Guatemala’s Juan Ignacio Maegli and Diego Silvestre.

Belize’s Canoeing National Team — (L–R) Belize Canoe Association President Elvin Penner, Francisca Cruz-Pfaender, Ruth Cruz, Cristian Lopez, and Andres Cabb — won four medals at the XII Central American Games in Petén, Guatemala, on Friday, October 24, 2025. Photo credit: Belize Canoe Association

Belize’s Final Medal Tally – 15 Medals

Gold (1)

• Nain Rosado & Immer Lima – Men’s 9-Ball Team (Billiards)

Silver (2)

• Andres Cabb & Cristian Lopez – Men’s K2 1000m (Canoe Sprint)
• Nyasha Harris – Women’s 100 Metres (Athletics)

Bronze (12)

• Nain Rosado – Men’s 9-Ball Individual (Billiards)
• Nain Rosado & Ailton Linarez – Men’s 8-Ball Team (Billiards)
• Selvani Leiva – Women’s 8-Ball Individual (Billiards)
• Selvani Leiva & Karla Gillett – Women’s 8-Ball Team (Billiards)
• Selvani Leiva & Karla Gillett – Women’s 10-Ball Team (Billiards)
• Ruth Cruz & Francisca Cruz-Pfaender – Women’s K2 500m (Canoe Sprint)
• Cristian Lopez – Men’s K1 200m (Canoe Sprint)
• Andres Cabb – Men’s K1 1000m (Canoe Sprint)
• Brandon Jones – Men’s Triple Jump (Athletics)
• Belize Women’s National Volleyball Team – Bronze with 3–1 win over Guatemala
• Belize Men’s Basketball Team – Bronze medal finish
• Trent Hardwick – ILCA 7 Sailing

Additional to the medals, in women’s volleyball Nelissa Ramirez was named Best Scorer of the tournament, capping off a landmark campaign. In men’s basketball, Jason Orosco made the All-Star Team, following an impressive tournament performance that helped propel Belize to its first-ever basketball medal at the Central American Games.

With medals across six disciplines—billiards, canoeing, athletics, volleyball, basketball, and sailing—Belize’s athletes have shown that talent and determination can overcome size and resources. Billiards led the charge, but the final day’s results reflect a broader competitive spirit.

As Belize looks ahead to future regional competitions, the message is clear: winning is possible, and with continued investment, belief, and preparation, Belize can climb even higher in the standings.

 

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