Tag Archives: foreign born nationals

The following Letter to the Editor, in response to the furore over the controversial selection of Canada-born gymnast Marisa Dick ahead of Thema Williams, was written by the parent of a national athlete in another sport, who chose to remain anonymous: Since the Trinidad and Tobago Gymnastics Federation (TTGF) debacle, …

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder John Bostock will not make his Trinidad and Tobago debut in St Vincent tomorrow, after an administrative error meant he did not get international clearance to represent the “Soca Warriors” in the March 25 Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier. Bostock, who captained England at National Under-17 …

The Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team started their training session promptly at 6 pm yesterday evening at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, just as scheduled. But someone at the facility might have been operating on “Trini time.” So, with the light fading quickly, the technical staff had to relay word …

England-born midfielder John Bostock said he delayed his Trinidad and Tobago international debut until he managed some stability in his club career. But, four years since his first call-up from the “Soca Warriors”, the former England National Under-17 Team captain says he is honoured to wear red, black and white …

I see, in Trinidad and Tobago, the discrimination against foreign-born athletes is alive and kicking. Full disclosure: I was born in the UK and represented T&T with all of my pride. I also have more than a passing interest in gymnastics. So I have followed the personalities, issues and discussion …