Guatemalan race walkers Erick and Uriel Barrondo will not be able to compete in the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo. This follows the cancellation of the men's 20km race walk event due to insufficient participant numbers. The decision effectively eliminates their opportunity to qualify and participate in the games. Organizers determined the event did not meet the minimum required athlete count, leading to its removal from the competition schedule. This is a significant setback for the Barrondo brothers, both prominent figures in Guatemalan athletics. The cancellation highlights challenges in maintaining participation across all sports in regional games. It remains unclear if alternative qualifying events will be organized.