The Virgin Islands Olympic Committee is proud to announce Team ISV, which will represent the Virgin Islands at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from July 24 to Aug. 8.
The delegation will be led by Chef de Mission Desiree Miranda, Vice President for St. Croix, with Deputy Chef de Mission Athneil “Bobby” Thomas, Vice President for St. Thomas–St. John, serving alongside her to support Team ISV throughout the Games.
Leading Team ISV into the Opening Ceremony as flag bearers will be two outstanding athletes:
• Yared Alfred (Tennis)
• Renee Christian (Women’s Softball)
The Virgin Islands Olympic Committee is also pleased to have a dedicated medical team accompanying the delegation under the leadership of Dr. Jerry Smith, ensuring the health and well-being of Team ISV throughout the competition.
Team ISV will compete across 11 sports, showcasing the talent, determination, and pride of Virgin Islands athletes on the regional stage.
Team ISV Roster
Open Water Swimming
• Diella Maynard
• Cole Cullinan
Swimming
• Daryan Maynard
• Kaeden Gleason
• Reagan Uszenski
• Riley Miller
Track & Field (Athletics)
• Malique Smith
• Saraiah Walkes
Boxing
• Ke-ion Gabriel
• Aaron Hodge Jr.
• Keyinde McIntosh
• Eric Thompson Jr.
• Wesley Santana
• Cindy Claudio
Fencing
• Kruz Schembri
Women’s Softball
• Alexandra Brown
• Alexis Handley
• Alexis Hastings
• Amanda Thompson
• Autumn Owen
• Courtney Wyche
• Emily Kepple
• Emily LeGette
• Hailey Cripe
• Jada Cooper
• Molly Yoo
• Renee Christian
• Sanaa Thompson
• Tallen Edwards
• Taylor White
Taekwondo
• Josi-Ah McCray
Tennis
• Yared Alfred
Archery
• Tatyana Muntyan
• Bruce Arnold
Sailing
• Anais Craig
• Parker Nagle
Beach Volleyball
• Vernecia Caines
• Verneeci Caines
• De-Andrae Taylor
• Cole Sommer
As Team ISV prepares to compete against the best athletes from across the Caribbean and the Americas, we are incredibly proud of the dedication and perseverance each athlete has shown to earn the opportunity to represent the Virgin Islands. Wish our athletes, coaches, officials, and support staff every success as they compete with pride, passion, and excellence.
The Virgin Islands Olympic Committee extends its sincere appreciation to the athletes’ families, coaches, national sport federations, and supporters whose commitment continues to make the development of sport in the Virgin Islands possible.
Follow Team ISV throughout the games and join in celebrating the accomplishments of our athletes as they proudly represent the territory on the regional stage.
