British Virgin Islands sprinter Adaejah Hodge has been named one of seven official ambassadors for Team Panam Sports ahead of the ASU2025 Junior Pan American Games, scheduled for August 9–23 in Asunción, Paraguay. At just 18 years old, Hodge stands among the fastest women in the world in the under-20 category and continues to make history as one of the most accomplished young athletes from the Virgin Islands.
She is joined by six other standout athletes from across the Americas in a campaign launched by the Pan American Sports Organization under the theme, “The Power of the New Generation.” Among those selected are Brazilian swimmer Guilherme Caribe—ranked second in the world in the 100-meter freestyle and a three-time Pan American champion at Santiago 2023—and Jamaican sprinter Alana Reid, who, like Hodge, ranks among the top under-20 sprinters globally.
The selected ambassadors represent Brazil, Jamaica, the British Virgin Islands, the United States, Chile, Colombia, and Paraguay. They were chosen not only for their excellence in sport but also for their leadership off the field and their commitment to Olympic values. According to Panam Sports, the ambassadors will play a central role in promoting the Games and inspiring young athletes across the region through media, outreach, and public engagement efforts.
“We have achieved an extraordinary group of ambassadors for Team Panam Sports 2025,” said Neven Ilic, President of Panam Sports. “World medalists, Pan American medalists, and some of the top names in their disciplines—they are also exceptional individuals who will represent the spirit of these Games and inspire athletes across the continent.”
In addition to Hodge, Reid, and Caribe, the ambassador team includes Colombian track cyclist Stefany Cuadrado, who holds the world junior record; Chilean water skier Matías González, a two-time world champion; Paraguayan rower Nicole Martínez, a bronze medalist from Santiago 2023; and Lazer Crawford of the United States, one of the most promising young talents in skateboarding.
The ambassador program forms part of Panam Sports’ communications and marketing strategy to generate momentum for the Games, the largest continental multi-sport event for emerging athletes in the region. Hodge’s selection as an ambassador underscores her growing international reputation and highlights the rising prominence of Caribbean athletes on the global stage.
