World Aquatics President Captain Husain Al Musallam will visit Trinidad and Tobago later this month as part of a high-level regional tour that includes attendance at the prestigious CARIFTA Aquatics Championships, the biggest age-group swimming competition in the Caribbean.
The tour, announced by PanAm Aquatics, is part of a broader initiative by World Aquatics (formerly FINA) to deepen engagement with National Federations, Olympic Committees, and regional governments across Central America and the Caribbean. In addition to Trinidad and Tobago, the delegation will visit the Cayman Islands, Mexico, Panama, and Aruba.
Joining Captain Al Musallam on the tour will be World Aquatics Executive Director Brent Nowicki, Treasurer Dale Neuburger, PanAm Aquatics President Maureen Croes, and Swim Coach Advisor James Gibson. Also accompanying the delegation is Trinidad and Tobago’s own Dylan Carter, a regional icon and elite swimmer whose involvement is expected to inspire young athletes and increase the visibility of the tour’s focus on opportunity and inclusion.
According to the release, the presence of President Al Musallam at the CARIFTA Swimming Championships is a “key highlight of the tour” and underscores World Aquatics’ commitment to the development of youth athletes in the region.
“The presence of President Al Musallam at this event reflects AQUA’s commitment to recognizing and supporting youth talent at the highest levels of regional competition,” the release stated.
The 2025 CARIFTA Aquatics Championships are expected to draw the region’s top young swimmers, divers, and artistic swimmers, showcasing Caribbean aquatic talent on a major stage. The event also marks an important opportunity for regional aquatic sport administrators to engage directly with the global governing body on matters of development, funding, and technical support.
The visit to Trinidad and Tobago is part of a growing emphasis by World Aquatics on expanding the sport’s global footprint and improving inclusion and access in traditionally underserved regions.
The CARIFTA Aquatics Championships will be held in Port of Spain from April 6–9.