Barbados’ impressive performance at the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Championships has been hailed as a sign of the island’s growing strength on the regional stage.

Coach Jamal Grosvenor said the team’s 16-medal haul in Mexico — including three gold, six silver and seven bronze medals — was the result of careful preparation, resilience and the athletes’ ability to deliver when it mattered most.

The Barbadian delegation returned home on Monday following a campaign Grosvenor described as a success, highlighted by strong individual performances and several personal bests.