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Successful School Sports Aquathlon with 67 Youth Participants from 15 Schools

Local | By Correspondent November 13, 2024

WILLEMSTAD - On November 9, the School Sports Aquathlon took place on Curaçao, an event celebrating both sport and collaboration. With 67 participants from 15 primary and secondary schools, it was an inspiring day for both young athletes and spectators alike. Children in the age categories of 2012-2013 and 2014-2015 tackled a challenging course, where sportsmanship and determination were rewarded.  

Thanks to the support of Kokomo and C3 Communication and the invaluable expertise of Tri-Curaçao, the event was a tremendous success. The winners in each category have qualified to represent Curaçao at the ‘Weganan Interinsular 2025’ competition in March, where Aruba and Bonaire respectively will be our guests.   

Winners by Category:   

Boys Category 2014-2015  

1st place: Zjurick Koeiman - Helfrich KrijtSchool  
2nd place: Collin Haitsma - Johan van Walbeeck  
3rd place: D’Lisson Fraay - St Joris College  

Girls Category 2014-2015  

1st place: Carolina-Ny-An - Brion School  
2nd place: Zafirah van Dam - International School of Curaçao  
3rd place: Zoe-Louise Huijzers - Marnix College  

Boys Category 2012-2013  

1st place: Meyer Kayden - St Paulus College  
2nd place: Denley Martina - St Paulus College  
3rd place: Javien Cova - Kolegio Alejandro Paulo  

Girls Category 2012-2013  

1st place: Faith Pedro - St Paulus College  
2nd place: Farexy Brown - Helfrich Krijtschool  
3rd place: Yaima Huijzers - Marnix College  

The organizers express their pride in the dedication and enthusiasm of all the young participants and extend their gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of this event. The ‘Weganan Interinsular 2025’ promises to be an exciting competition where the island’s talented youth will shine.

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