Trinidad and Tobago Gymnastics Federation (TTGF) president David Marquez and general secretary Elicia Peters-Charles will quit the local sporting body later this month, even as the TTGF grapples with the fall-out from its controversial deselection of gymnast Thema Williams from the Rio 2016 Olympic Test event on 17 April 2016. …
Read More »Swagger-ific! Njisane discusses rainy days, his playlist, dealing with ADD and his Rio swansong
“Regardless of how confident you look when you come out on stage, I don’t care who you are, you are freaking out inside,” said Trinidad and Tobago cycling sprint star Njisane Phillip. “You could lose. You’re understanding what I’m saying? You could lose. That’s what in your mind. “Every athlete …
Read More »I’m ready! Keshorn prepares for next chapter in extraordinary Olympic story
“It just felt natural to me and I loved the challenge,” said Trinidad and Tobago javelin thrower Keshorn Walcott, as he discussed the sport that propelled him to international fame. “I would push myself each and every day and say I want to throw further than the day before. And …
Read More »Roy moves to Scotland Premiership; ex-Defence Force star joins Hamilton
Former Trinidad and Tobago international striker Richard Roy is set to become a Scotland Premier League player after agreeing terms with top flight club, Hamilton Academical, today. Hamilton have not yet confirmed the move on their own website. However, Roy told Wired868 that it is a done deal after the …
Read More »Kenwyne ruled out Central’s C/League opener, DJW faces fresh conflict of interest scenarios
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team captain Kenwyne Jones will not feature in Central FC’s opening 2016/17 CONCACAF Champions League outing against United States Major League Soccer (MLS) team Vancouver Whitecaps from 8pm tomorrow at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. Last month, Jones signed for new MLS franchise, Atlanta …
Read More »Victimisation, hatred and bias! Thema’s historic TTGF suit sullies Dick’s Olympic bow
On 7 August 2016, 19 year old Marisa Dick will become Trinidad and Tobago’s first ever gymnast to participate in an Olympic Games. But the cost of her achievement could be the financial ruin and permanent loss of reputation of the Trinidad and Tobago Gymnastics Federation (TTGF) and, in particular, …
Read More »No quorum again; TTFA delegates snub second extraordinary meeting
For the second time in two weeks, the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) failed to reach a quorum for its extraordinary general meeting at Naparima College, San Fernando, which was meant to authorise its financial report so it could be forwarded to FIFA. It means the TTFA will now …
Read More »Queen Cleo on unfinished Olympic business, repping Mayaro and being consistently awesome
“I decided to give it one last go when track and field began getting rid of cheaters in my event,” Trinidad and Tobago women’s shot put champion, Cleopatra Borel, told Wired868. “I finished outside of the final in London [at the 2012 Olympic Games]. I was the first person outside …
Read More »Get ready to tumble! Thema sues TTGF officials for destroying her Olympic dreams
Trinidad and Tobago Gymnastics Federation (TTGF) president David Marquez, first vice president Akil Wattley, second vice president Ricardo Lue Shue and his wife and assistant treasurer Donna Lue Shue will have to defend their controversial omission of 20 year national gymnast Thema Williams in a local courtroom. At just after …
Read More »Dissident LATT attorney: I trust Sturge’s political acumen AND support Armour
Attorney Jonathan Bhagan, one of 30 signatories on a no confidence motion against Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago (LATT) president Reginald Armour SC and vice-president Gerry Brooks, confirmed today that he was not misled into signing the controversial requisition by UNC Senator Wayne Sturge. “Mr Sturge did not attempt …
Read More »Motion quashed: Anand absent, Sturge and Ramdeen capitulate in Law meeting
Former Attorney General Anand Ramlogan was a no-show while UNC Senators Wayne Sturge and Gerald Ramdeen refused to defend their own requisition, as a no confidence motion in Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago (LATT) president Reginald Armour SC and vice-president Gerry Brooks came to a crushing defeat at a special …
Read More »Law Association showdown: Anand-led group aims to oust Armour and Brooks
Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago (LATT) president Reginald Armour SC and vice-president Gerry Brooks will need the support of their membership to keep their respective positions, as they attempt to stave off a vote of no confidence instigated by a faction that includes former Attorney General Anand Ramlogan SC …
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