27/02/2026
The 2 million dollars donated to the Ministry of Sports represents a powerful opportunity to transform the future of athletics across Belize. This funding can uplift young athletes, improve long-needed facilities, and create real pathways for talent to shine. However, we strongly and respectfully urge that the southern region must not be overlooked in this moment of progress. The south continues to produce disciplined, passionate, and highly promising athletes who often succeed despite limited resources. With fair investment, the impact in the south would be immediate and undeniable.
A truly national sports vision must include equal and intentional support for the southern districts. When the south is properly equipped and empowered, the entire country benefits through stronger competition, national pride, and youth development. We are confident that thoughtful and balanced distribution of this funding will create lasting results that no one can ignore. The main sports commonly played in southern Belize are listed below:
• Football (Soccer)
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Cycling
• Track and Field (Athletics)
• Softball