he Aru Athletics Festival officially kicked off today at the GPT Stadium, marking an exciting start to three days filled with talent, determination and sportsmanship. From the U-categories all the way up to the Masters, athletes delivered outstanding performances. We were also proud to welcome competing athletes from Curaçao 🇨🇼, adding to the vibrant and competitive atmosphere.

The vibe was absolutely excellent! 🙌

The Aruba Athletic Federation had the honor of recognizing several athletes for their remarkable achievements. Congratulations to:

🏆 Wuil Vrolijk
🏆 Christiaan Jansen
🏆 Wyndel Beyde
🏆 Emma Gobert
🏆 Monserat Williams
🏆 Asher Patel

A special congratulations to Emma Gobert, who qualified in the 1500m for the Carifta Games in Grenada with an impressive time of 5:03.33 🌟👏

The shot put event was also on today’s schedule, showcasing strength and skill from our talented field athletes.

Congratulations to all athletes who performed today, you gave it your very best and it showed.

Tomorrow is Day Two! Let’s come together once again to cheer on all the athletes as they continue to give their utmost best. The event starts at 5:30 PM.

See you at the stadium🏟️🔥