t The West Indies playing at Kensington Oval
The Caribbean’s diverse heritage is reflected in the wide variety of sports played here, from cricket to baseball. While the popularity of each game varies between islands, you can expect a lively local spirit wherever you go, whether you’re looking to cheer on the sidelines or get stuck in yourself.
t The West Indies playing at Kensington Oval
Soccer is a universal favorite here, with impromptu games played on the sands and any available patch of grass. You’ll be encouraged to join in, but if you’d rather watch a game, check out Jamaica’s national team, the Reggae Boyz, at Kingston’s Independence Park.
Year-round sunshine, fabulous seascapes, and challenging celebrity-designed courses – it’s no wonder golfers are drawn to the Caribbean. Tryall Club in Jamaica offers a demanding championship layout with breathtaking views, while Sandy Lane in Barbados has three courses, each with tropical landscaping and perfectly accentuated by natural seascapes.
The popularity of cricket extends from tiny St. Kitts to powerhouse nations Jamaica and Trinidad. Watch a lively game at Barbados’s Kensington Oval, or join a local game, played with makeshift bats and wickets, on one of the Caribbean’s beaches.
U.S. Marines introduced the game to the Spanish-speaking islands in the 19th century, and today, Cuba and the Dominican Republic vie with each other to be the best in the world. Havana’s Estadio Latinoamericano is a great place to savor the fervor, but nothing beats the ambience at Santo Domingo’s Estadio Quisqueya.
Caribbean nations have produced world-class athletes, and a visit to their training stadiums is an unforgettable experience. Kingston’s National Stadium may be the top track, but the blue and yellow track at UWI Cave Hill Campus is equally inspiring, based on the flag of its home, Barbados.
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Usain Bolt
The world’s fastest man, the Jamaican competed in three Olympics.
Ana Fidelia Quirot
Cuban runner and a two-time World Champion.
Chris Gayle
This Jamaican cricketer captained the West Indies from 2007–2010.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
Sprinter and the first Caribbean woman to win Olympic 100 m gold.
Sammy Sosa
Dominican baseball player who hit more than 600 home runs.