Turks and Caicos, August 15, 2025 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Swim Federation proudly announces that Gabrielle Martin and Rishith Gururaja will be representing our nation at the prestigious World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships 2025, taking place in Otopeni, Romania, from August 19–24, 2025.
Roydoya Alleyne and Mary Martin will serve as both Team Officials, supporting the swimmers throughout the competition.
Host City & Venue Highlights:
Located just outside the Romanian capital, Bucharest, Otopeni has rapidly become a key destination for international sporting events—thanks in part to its world-class facilities and dedication to aquatic excellence.
The Championships will be hosted at the Otopeni Aquatics Complex, a purpose-built facility featuring:
- A 50 m × 25 m main competition pool
- A 25 m × 15 m competition pool
- Diving pool and additional leisure/recovery pools
- Seating capacity for approximately 2,400–2,797 spectators
This modern complex opened its doors with the 2022 European Junior Swimming Championships, followed by hosting the 2023 European Short Course Swimming Championships and other major international aquatic events
This year’s championships are expected to draw more than 600 promising junior swimmers from over 100 national federations, providing invaluable exposure and competition experience for athletes like Gabrielle and Rishith.
We wish Gabrielle Martin and Rishith Gururaja all the very best as they proudly represent the Turks and Caicos Islands on the global stage. Their journey is not just a personal achievement—it’s a testament to the increasing strength and reputation of our swimming program.
Bennett Williams
President, Turks and Caicos Islands Swim Federation
