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  31 Dec

TTOC crowns relay men

ArticleArtSprinter Jereem Richards and the members of the T&T 4x400 metres relay team received the Sportsman of the Year award when the T&T Olympic Committee held its 23rd Annual Awards function at the Hyatt  Regency Hotel, Wrightson Road, Port-of- Spain on Friday night.Text See article …
TTOC crowns relay men TTOC crowns relay men
  31 Dec

T&T’s youths golden in 2017

Our youth athletes performed admirably on the local, regional and international sport stages in their respective disciplines. See article …
T&T’s youths golden in 2017 T&T’s youths golden in 2017
  31 Dec

Rising to the challenge

If it's true that only big people with big reputations can get anything done in this country, then let's hope Jereem Richards can be the engineer of change for the suffering athletics community in his Point Fortin hometown. See article …
Rising to the challenge Rising to the challenge
  31 Dec

Minister Smith disappoints Boldon

Ato Boldon, a four-time Olympic medallist was pulling no punches on Saturday, during a radio interview when he stated that he has lost faith in the current Minister of Sports, Daryl Smith. See article …
Minister Smith disappoints Boldon Minister Smith disappoints Boldon
  30 Dec

Champs to defend titles

VENEZUELAN Jose Alejandro Vare and Kenyan Leah Kigen will defend their titles while Sidy Diallo, a Paris-based barefoot runner who has participated in 164 marathons and ultra-marathons, will be among the competitors when the 2018 edition of the Trinidad and Tobago International Marathon (TTIM) is run off in January.  See article …
Champs to defend titles Champs to defend titles
  30 Dec

Diallo set to take on T&T Marathon, 5k races

Sidy Diallo, a 61-year-old a French diplomat who has run marathons on seven continents, barefooted—48 in 2013 alone—is expected to be on the starting line when the 36th edition of the 26.2 miles T&T International Marathon (T&TIM) runs off of Sunday January 21 from Freeport to the finish line at the Queen's Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain. See article …
Diallo set to take on T&T Marathon, 5k races Diallo set to take on T&T Marathon, 5k races
  30 Dec

London 2017 4x400m champions are TTOC’s Sportsman of the Year

"It is all about the team and teamwork. I couldn't have done it without the rest of my team and it feels really great," Team TTO athlete Rennie Quow was reflecting on the historic Team TTO men's 4x400 IAAF World Championship title-winning team whose members were jointly named Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) Sportsman of the Year on Friday night. See article …
London 2017 4x400m champions are TTOC’s Sportsman of the Year London 2017 4x400m champions are TTOC’s Sportsman of the Year
  29 Dec

Jereem: We all deserve it

In an unorthodox decision, the men's 4x400m team of Richards, Quow, Lalonde Gordon, Jarrin Solomon and Machel Cedenio won the Sportsman of the Year award rather than an individual. See article …
Jereem: We all deserve it Jereem: We all deserve it
  29 Dec

TT Int’l Marathon to raise diabetes awareness

The 2018 Trinidad and Tobago International Marathon (TTIM) organisers are encouraging competitors to participate in the fight against diabetes when the 36th edition of the event takes place on the weekend of January 20 and 21. See article …
TT Int’l Marathon to raise diabetes awareness TT Int’l Marathon to raise diabetes awareness
  29 Dec

Men’s 4x400m relay team claim TTOC award

The members of the men's 4x400-metre relay team, who took gold at the 2017 IAAF World Championships in London, England, were jointly named as the Sportsman of the Year while sprinter Michelle-Lee Ahye took home the Sportswoman of the Year last evening, as the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) held its annual award ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Port of Spain. See article …
Men’s 4x400m relay team claim TTOC award Men’s 4x400m relay team claim TTOC award
  28 Dec

Greatest sporting moments for 2017

2017 has been one of the most difficult years for managing sport in this country's history. Almost weekly, a different National Sporting Organisation (NSO) is expressing money woes and appealing to the Government and corporate sponsors for support. The downturn in the economy has been felt by all, but amidst the gloom, there were several bright spots for 2017. See article …
Greatest sporting moments for 2017 Greatest sporting moments for 2017
  28 Dec

Salute our sportsmen, women for the many successes of 2017

As another year comes to an end and our sportsmen join in the Christmas festivities, I put some thought into what were the major sporting achievements that stood out for me in 2017. See article …
Salute our sportsmen, women for the many successes of 2017 Salute our sportsmen, women for the many successes of 2017
  25 Dec

Year of The Dream Half-lap star Jereem features in golden 4x4

Jereem "The Dream" Richards enjoyed a spectacular breakout season on the track in 2017. The 200 metres specialist joined the elite sub-20 club. But more importantly, Richards secured a podium finish at a global meet, the 23-year-old bagging half-lap bronze at the IAAF World Championships in London, England. See article …
Year of The Dream Half-lap star Jereem features in golden 4x4 Year of The Dream Half-lap star Jereem features in golden 4x4
  24 Dec

Cougars athletes get early Christmas gift

Athletes of the Cougars Track and Field Club got an early Christmas present on Friday afternoon at their training camp at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium, Marabella. See article …
Cougars athletes get early Christmas gift Cougars athletes get early Christmas gift
  22 Dec

No slowing down for Jereem in 2018

Double World Championship medallist Jereem Richards, is still beaming with pride after receiving the Chaconia Gold medal on Monday. Richards said it was an honour to get a national award, but TT's latest star athlete said he will not allow his past achievements make him complacent. See article …
No slowing down for Jereem in 2018 No slowing down for Jereem in 2018
  21 Dec

Bascombe, St Louis top Cougars Club

SHANIQUA BASCOMBE and Jaden St Louis were named the senior girls and boys Athletes of the Year, respectively, when the Cougars Track and Field Club held its annual awards and dinner on Tuesday at the VIP Room of the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo. See article …
Bascombe, St Louis top Cougars Club Bascombe, St Louis top Cougars Club
  21 Dec

Joseph, Maharaj top Silver Bullet awards

Jameel Joseph and Christiemarie Maharaj were awarded the most outstanding male and female athletes for 2017 when Silver Bullet Athletic Club held its 14th annual Christmas function and awards last week at the Malabar Community Centre, Arima. See article …
Joseph, Maharaj top Silver Bullet awards Joseph, Maharaj top Silver Bullet awards
  18 Dec

Keshorn, bmobile bring Christmas joy

Double Olympic medallist, Keshorn Walcott, warmly opened the doors of his Valsayn residence, to children from the St Dominic's Children's Home – Arima and Belmont – as he and long-time partner bmobile hosted a special Christmas treat recently. See article …
Keshorn, bmobile bring Christmas joy Keshorn, bmobile bring Christmas joy
  17 Dec

Walcott spreads Christmas cheer with St Dominic’s Children’s Home

Double Olympic medallist, Keshorn Walcott, warmly opened the doors of his Valsayn residence, to children from the St. Dominic's Children's Home Arima and Belmont as he, alongside long-time partner bmobile, hosted a special Christmas Treat on Saturday December 9. See article …
Walcott spreads Christmas cheer with St Dominic’s Children’s Home Walcott spreads Christmas cheer with St Dominic’s Children’s Home
  06 Dec

Granny Luces: I’m 90 but I feel like 40

Today the famous Lynette Granny Luces turns 90. Fondly known as Granny Luces, the T&T runner has won hearts across the country, and perhaps even the world with running. See article …
Granny Luces: I’m 90 but I feel like 40 Granny Luces: I’m 90 but I feel like 40
  03 Dec

Smith to athletes — Be patient

Responding to calls from T&T's 4x400 metre men's relay team for their gold medal run at last June's IAAF World Championships to finally be recognised, Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, Darryl Smith is urging patience. See article …
Smith to athletes — Be patient Smith to athletes — Be patient
  03 Dec

Lessons from Laos

One of the challenges with offering an opinion is to find a different way of saying the same thing. So it was with some relief that I listened to a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operative, speaking in an interview on BBC World Service radio yesterday morning, See article …
Lessons from Laos Lessons from Laos
  01 Dec

Charles, Mitchell top Sangre Grande Educational 5K

Kriston Charles and Aaliyah Mitchell were the top male and female finishers yesterday at the 1st annual 5K Run for Unity organised by the Sangre Grande Educational Institute. See article …
Charles, Mitchell top Sangre Grande Educational 5K Charles, Mitchell top Sangre Grande Educational 5K
         
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