media_artricles :: 2015

NAAA extends condolences on Brown’s passing

The National Association of Athletics Administrations (NAAA) has sent its condolences to former world junior sprint champion Darrel Brown and his family. The Trinidad and Tobago track star's father, Winston Brown passed away last Thursday.

In a press release, yesterday, NAAA general secretary Allan Baboolal acknowledged the contribution of the elder Brown to athletics here in T&T.

“It is with great sadness that the athletic family reaches out to Mr Darrel Brown on the death of his father, Winston Brown. Death is always a time of great sorrow, and on behalf of all members of the National Association of Athletics Administrations of Trinidad and Tobago, we wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family.

“Mr (Winston) Brown was an ardent supporter of track and field and was always eager to assist in any way possible at our events. He will be truly missed.”

Brown's funeral service takes place on Thursday at Belgrove's in Tacarigua, starting at noon.

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