Times of the Islands Fall 2023
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, real estate, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, real estate, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
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Folks in <strong>the</strong> Turks & Caicos <strong>Islands</strong> are passionate about sports, and <strong>the</strong> Athlete Development Fund is a catalyst towards developing more<br />
great athletes from <strong>the</strong> country.<br />
At left: Competition is fierce at a TCISS Inter-High basketball game in Grand Turk (HJ Robinson High School versus Maranatha Academy).<br />
Above: Grace Reaston-Brown participated in <strong>the</strong> Sailing Youth World Championships in The Hague, Ne<strong>the</strong>rlands.<br />
Sporting a Glimmer <strong>of</strong> Hope<br />
Athlete Development Fund <strong>the</strong> catalyst to <strong>the</strong> future <strong>of</strong> TCI sports.<br />
By Nandina Hislop, Media and Communications Specialist, TCI Sports Commission<br />
and Jarrett Forbes, Director <strong>of</strong> Sports, TCI Sports Commission ~ Photos by Nandina Hislop<br />
The Turks & Caicos <strong>Islands</strong>, like many o<strong>the</strong>r Caribbean countries, is passionate about sports. South Caicos<br />
has a rich history in producing great jumpers, North Caicos is fervent about <strong>the</strong> throws, Grand Turk is<br />
known for <strong>the</strong>ir sprinters, while Providenciales has served as a hub <strong>of</strong> development for all sports. Despite<br />
limited funding, we have achieved 17 international medals in sports such as Track and Field, Swimming,<br />
Football and Golf over <strong>the</strong> past 5 years.<br />
<strong>Times</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Islands</strong> <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>2023</strong> 49
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