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TCI Sends Strong CARIFTA Aquatics Squad to Martinique

The Turks and Caicos Islands will send a strong team of nine swimmers to compete at the 2026 CARIFTA Aquatics Championships in Martinique.

 

Representing the country at the prestigious regional competition are Liv McNeil, Kian Jules, Luc Durliat, Anaiah Alleyne, Hayley Williams, Ezekiel Martin, Isaac Farley, Rishith Gururaja, and Ethan Gardiner.

 

For the second time, Martinique will host the CARIFTA Aquatics Championships, which are scheduled to take place from April 3–8, 2026. The event will be staged at the Pierre Samot Community Aquatic Centre in Le Lamentin and the Anses d’Arlet coastal area, providing top-class venues for both pool and open water competition.

 

Recognized as the largest aquatic competition in the Caribbean, CARIFTA Aquatics brings together the region’s top young athletes. Male and female competitors between the ages of 11 and 18 will compete across three disciplines: Swimming, Artistic Swimming, and Open Water.

 

The Turks and Caicos Islands Swim Federation said it is proud to field a nine-member team at this year’s championships, highlighting the growth and development of aquatics in the islands.

 

Supporting the swimmers will be Team Manager Dawn Jules, Head Coach Jessica Soderquit, Sports Performance Specialist Tabia Williams, and Media Officer Chanel Murray. The team is scheduled to depart the Turks and Caicos Islands on April 1, 2026.

 

President of the Turks and Caicos Islands Swim Federation, Bennett Williams, said the athletes have demonstrated tremendous dedication in preparing for the regional event.

 

“Their selection reflects months of hard work, discipline, and determination. We are confident they will represent the Turks and Caicos Islands with pride, sportsmanship, and excellence in Martinique,” Williams said.

 

He said the federation extended best wishes to the team as they prepare to compete against some of the Caribbean’s finest young aquatic talent.

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