Saint Lucia delivered an outstanding performance at the prestigious Black Beard Trophy Tournament, a Level III IPSC competition held in Guadeloupe from March 18–22, 2026. Two Saint Lucian athletes each secured a President’s Medal, bringing the nation’s total to three.
The IPSC President’s Medal is the highest honor bestowed by the President of the International Practical Shooting Confederation, recognizing exceptional performance, service, and contributions to the sport. It stands as one of the most prestigious distinctions in IPSC, awarded sparingly to individuals whose impact has significantly shaped and advanced practical shooting.
The event featured handgun and PCC (Pistol Caliber Carbine) disciplines, bringing together 104 handgun athletes and 21 PCC athletes from seven regions, competing across seven divisions: Production Optics, Production, Open, Standard, Optics, Classic, and PCC.
A strong Saint Lucian contingent of 18 athletes proudly represented the nation across six divisions—Production Optics (1), Production (2), Open (7), Standard (7), Optics (1) and PCC (2). The team showcased depth and diversity, including five senior competitors (ages 50–59), one super senior (60–69), and one female athlete.
Saint Lucia’s presence was emphatically felt on the podium.
Handgun Discipline
Dilan Biscette delivered a dominant performance in the Production Optics Division, scoring an impressive 1504 points to secure 1st Place and earn a coveted President’s Medal for Saint Lucia.
In the Open Division, Curtis Altifois, President of the Saint Lucia Shooting Association, demonstrated exceptional skill and leadership, capturing 1st Place with 1471 points and also earning a President’s Medal.
Adding to the nation’s success, Horace Darrell, competing as a senior in the Open Division, secured 3rd Place Overall and 1st Place Senior with a strong 1309-point finish.
Lawrence Yung followed with 2nd Place in the Senior category, scoring 1114 points.
Fellow competitors continued the strong showing:
Johann Cools – 4th Place, 1292 points
Ajid Jankie – 5th Place, 1235 points
Jonathan Auguste – 4th Place Senior, 976 points
Quintin Franklin – 10th Place, 480 points
In the Standard Division, Christopher Thakur secured 3rd Place Senior with 955 points, contributing to the team’s overall competitive presence.
In the Optics Division, Parbatie Seebarran, the team’s female competitor, secured 1st Place Lady with 441 points, representing Saint Lucia with distinction.
PCC (Pistol Caliber Carbine) Discipline
Dilan Biscette and Christopher Thakur showcased their versatility by competing in PCC—similar to rifle platforms but chambered in pistol-caliber ammunition.
Thakur secured 5th Place Senior with 1040 points, while Biscette placed 17th overall.
Shoot-Off Event
At the close of the main event, a bonus Shoot-Off featured the top eight competitors from each division. Saint Lucia dominated the Open Division podium:
Johann Cools – 1st Place
Curtis Altifois – 2nd Place
Horace Darrell – 3rd Place
These achievements highlight the continued growth, discipline, and competitive excellence of Saint Lucian shooting athletes on the regional stage.
The Saint Lucia Shooting Association extended gratitude to the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports, Saint Lucia Alternative Sports, Saint Lucia Olympic Committee, Bordelais Correctional Facility, Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, Customs and Excise Department, Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority for their continued support in the development and advancement of the sport locally and regionally.