... from across the region and the United States at Accra Beach Hotel & Spa in Bridgetown. Jamaica’s Tyrece Thompson emerged as the tournament’s Grand Champion. 

In the senior divisions, Rebecca Williams of Barbados claimed the women’s 70 kg title, while Wayne Lamont of Team USA won the men’s 80 kg category. Barbados’ Justin Boyce took the 90 kg title, with Thompson securing the +90 kg crown.

Thompson went on to claim the overall Grand Championship title, defeating fellow Jamaican Leinier Alejandro. He also received the Most Outstanding Wrestler and Biggest Throw awards. Lamont was recognised for recording the fastest victory of the tournament.

View the full 2026 Barbados Beach Wrestling Open results.

Wrestling continues on the mat
The following day, the action moved from the beach to the mat for the Barbados Wrestling Federation’s 2026 Freestyle/Grappling Open Championships at Hayman’s Market. Athletes from Barbados, Jamaica and the United States competed across freestyle and grappling disciplines.

Nadeye Dudley of Team USA/Florida received the Most Outstanding Wrestler award. Rebecca Williams was the top senior-level female competitor, while Jamaica’s Tyrece Thompson and Leinier Alejandro led the men’s freestyle categories. In grappling, Shiaeine and Shanice Blake of Jamaica earned top honours.