Belize Athletes' Commission

Belize Athletes' Commission We are the voice of Belizean athletes, representing our interests within the Olympic movement.

Serving as a link between Belize’s athletes and the BOC, we ensure our concerns, ideas, and aspirations are heard and addressed on national and global stages.

ATHLETE FEATURE 💫“My name is Armin Lopez Jr., son of Armin Lopez Sr. I am 26 years old, and I have proudly competed in t...
02/06/2026

ATHLETE FEATURE 💫

“My name is Armin Lopez Jr., son of Armin Lopez Sr. I am 26 years old, and I have proudly competed in the La Ruta Maya 10 times. My best finish so far has been 7th place overall, an achievement that continues to motivate me to push harder and strive for even greater success.
The Ruta Maya is more than just a race to my family, it’s a tradition, a passion, and a way of life. My father has achieved incredible success, winning the Ruta Maya 11 times as well as the Texas Water Safari. His accomplishments have inspired me to carry on our family legacy and give my very best every time I step into a canoe.

The La Ruta Maya brings together families, friends, competitors, and supporters from all across Belize. It teaches us perseverance, teamwork, determination, and respect for one another.

My message to all paddlers and fans is this: let us come together to make la Ruta Maya a race to remember. Whether you’re racing, supporting from the riverbanks, or cheering from home, your passion keeps this tradition alive. Let’s celebrate the spirit of competition, honor the legacy of those who came before us, and inspire the next generation of paddlers.
See you on the river!”

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ATHLETE FEATURE 💫“My name is Patrick Patnett, and I am currently a senior in high school. I first started running track ...
23/05/2026

ATHLETE FEATURE 💫

“My name is Patrick Patnett, and I am currently a senior in high school. I first started running track in primary school during Standard 4, but I stopped in Standard 5. When I began high school, I returned to the sport and quickly developed a strong passion for it. Since then, track and field has become my main focus and a major part of my life.

I primarily compete in the 400m and 200m events, but I am also versatile in other events such as the 800m, 5K, 4×100m relay, and 4×400m relay. Recently, I proudly brought home six medals from the regional championships in Corozal and one medal from the national championships in George Town.”

We’re thankful that youth athlete Patrick reached out to us! We wish him the best in his athletic journey and look forward to seeing him compete at the national level!!
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ATHLETE FEATURE 💫We spoke with jordi escalante about his athletic journey and this is what he had to say: “I am sixteen ...
21/05/2026

ATHLETE FEATURE 💫

We spoke with jordi escalante about his athletic journey and this is what he had to say:

“I am sixteen years old, and my name is Jordi. I first started throwing javelin when I was 14 years old. At the beginning, I honestly wasn’t good at it at all, I could barely throw. I was disappointed in myself, but deep down, something sparked in my heart to keep going.

I had no coach, no fancy equipment, just one javelin and a burning passion to become better. Every single day, I trained as hard as I could with whatever I had or could make for training. I spent hours on YouTube studying the form and techniques of the great athletes I looked up to, trying to learn and improve little by little.

Then came my very first competition: the regional high school division. Surprisingly, I won. That was the first victory of my life, and it only took five months of hard work, dedication, and belief in myself to get there.

That moment changed everything for me. It made me realize that if I truly wanted to make my dreams a reality, I had to keep pushing forward no matter what obstacles came my way.

Now, at sixteen years old, I still carry that same big heart and determination. None of this would have been possible without the presence and guidance of Almighty God, who gave me the strength to keep going even when things were difficult.”

Jordi has also been on the podium at track meets within our region, we keep on wishing him the best in his athletic journey!!! LETS GO TEAM BELIZE 🇧🇿 💪

ATHLETE FEATURE 💫Meet Julian Pacheco Jr. an undefeated 18-year-old amateur boxer competing in the 132-lb Lightweight div...
20/05/2026

ATHLETE FEATURE 💫

Meet Julian Pacheco Jr. an undefeated 18-year-old amateur boxer competing in the 132-lb Lightweight division. Born February 25, 2007, he is originally from Caye Caulker, Belize, and now resides in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.

He trains at Alpha Boxing Club under coaches Kobe Mayen, Nathan Sosa, and Michael Soberanis. Pacheco holds a 10–0 amateur record, including five regional victories over fighters from Mexico and Guatemala.

In 2024, he won the National Amateur Lightweight Championship at a tournament sanctioned by the WBC Amateur Division. He is currently recognized by the Belize Boxing Commission as the #1 Amateur Lightweight and #1 Pound-for-Pound Amateur Boxer in Belize.

LETS KEEP ROOTING FOR OUR YOUNG RISING CHAMP! TEAM BELIZE!!! 🇧🇿🇧🇿🇧🇿💪💪💪

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ATHLETE FEATURE 💫Meet Kamron Gentle a young, rising track and field athlete. Kamron specializes in sprinting and has rep...
19/05/2026

ATHLETE FEATURE 💫

Meet Kamron Gentle a young, rising track and field athlete. Kamron specializes in sprinting and has represented Belize internationally, particularly in youth and under-18 (U18) divisions, and is widely considered one of the country’s promising athletic talents.

Kamron has travelled to compete in multiple meets within our region and his performance for Belize has landed him several wins under his belt particularly gold medals in the U18 division for both the 100meter and 200meter run.

Kamron also boasts a Personal Bests:
Of 10.81 seconds in the 100meter dash 🎉💯🏃‍♂️🥇

We look forward to seeing his progress as he keeps blazing trails on the track!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK 🇧🇿🇧🇿💪💪👏👏

On behalf of the Belize Athletes Commission, we’re inviting all national athletes to share the stories of the athletes w...
09/05/2026

On behalf of the Belize Athletes Commission, we’re inviting all national athletes to share the stories of the athletes who inspire you most! Throughout the month of May, we’ll be highlighting outstanding athletes and celebrating the journeys, sacrifices, and achievements that make Belize proud. 🇧🇿✨

We want to hear your stories, the moments, memories, and experiences that deserve to be recognized and celebrated.

If you’ve already submitted your story, please comment “Proud to be a Belizean athlete” below so we can confirm your submission before posting.
We can’t wait to hear from you all and celebrate the incredible talent and spirit of Belize together!🇧🇿🇧🇿

Our last work shop focused on building leadership in our sporting communities and now we’re looking forward to our next ...
08/05/2026

Our last work shop focused on building leadership in our sporting communities and now we’re looking forward to our next meet!!

Our team has some existing ideas coming your way so hit that notification bell to stay updated!!

We look forward to seeing y’all very soon, LETS GO TEAM BELIZE 🇧🇿 💪

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