THE JAMAICA OLYMPIC Association (JOA) yesterday announced a delegation numbering 135 athletes and 40 officials for the 22nd Central American & Caribbean (CAC) Games to be held in Veracruz, Mexico from November 14 to 30.
Though lacking the star power of more prestigious Games, officials from the JOA noted the CAC Games’ contribution to youth development, in addition to its importance in providing opportunities for fringe athletes.
Jamaica will compete in 14 sporting disciplines. They are track and field; men’s football; men’s and women’s badminton; men’s and women’s basketball; cycling; fencing; men’s and women’s hockey; women’s rugby; men’s and women’s squash; men’s and women’s table tennis; taekwando; triathlon; tennis; and beach volleyball.
President of the JOA Michael Fennell said Jamaica have “deep interest in the success” of the CAC Games especially since the country hosted it in 1962 at the National Stadium.
The overall expense of the 2014 CAC Games will be covered through the combined efforts of the Central Government of Mexico as well as the city and state of Veracruz. A total of 31 countries are set to participate.
Mexico have staged the Games on three previous occasions, however this will be the first time it will be held outside of Mexico City.
Guyana also announced that nine athletes would represent that country. (Jamaica Observer/Stabroek News)
