Palanga lifeguard Kajus Pirožnikas announced on his Instagram account on Friday that Lithuania will participate in the world lifeguard championships for the first time in history.
“Travel with us to Africa!??
LITHUANIA FOR THE FIRST TIME – LIFESAVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026!
This is something that has never happened in the history of Lithuanian lifesaving sport.
In 2026, the Lithuanian lifesaving sport team will participate for the first time in the world championship – the Lifesaving World Championships 2026!
This is one of the biggest lifesaving sport stages in the world, where the strongest athletes from different countries meet. The first start.
The first world championship.
The first page in Lithuanian history on the Lifesaving World Championships stage.
Follow our journey to the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 and support the Lithuanian team!
More detailed information about the team will be available soon,” wrote K. Pirožnikas.
Kajus also shared a video in which he said:
“Travel with me to South Africa.
Yes, you heard right. For the first time in history, we will participate in the world lifeguard championships, which will be held in the Republic of South Africa.
From preparation in Lithuania and the journey to Africa to training, competitions, living together with the team, and everything that happens behind the scenes – I will post all of this on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube platforms. If you want to travel together and support your country, follow me, because this journey is just beginning.”
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The championship starts in November.
