Trinidad and Tobago gymnast Thema Williams returned from Brazil to a rousing welcome this morning, as over 200 persons waited until after midnight to greet the 20 year old athlete at the Piarco International Airport. Williams’ godmother, Nikki Crosby, had a surprise waiting. As the former Tots and Tumblers gymnast …
Read More »Marisa’s Rio journey began BEFORE the TTGF had axed Thema
An Edmonton Journal article has suggested that Trinidad and Tobago gymnast Marisa Dick began her trip to Rio de Janeiro to compete in the 2016 Olympic Test event on Sunday April 17, before Trinidad and Tobago Gymnastics Federation (TTGF) president David Marquez officially selected her to replace Thema Williams. Marquez informed …
Read More »Marisa Dick or nothing: TTGF backs TTOC into corner; Lewis explains remaining options
The Trinidad and Tobago Gymnastics Federation (TTGF) will be represented at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games by Marisa Dick. Or by nobody. The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) and the local gymnastics body confirmed to Wired868 today that, based on information from the International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG), only …
Read More »Marisa makes history for T&T! Gymnast books Rio Olympics spot; but TTOC issues warning
Eighteen year old gymnast Marisa Dick wrote her name in Trinidad and Tobago’s sporting history today, after she travelled for a day and a half from Alberta to Edmonton to Houston and, finally, to Rio de Janeiro, where she shook off jet lag to secure the country’s first ever artistic gymnastics spot …
Read More »The TTGF’s Dick move: Wired868 dissects a tumultuous 48 hours for gymnastics
At 3.30 pm (4.30 pm Rio time) today, 18 year old Marisa Dick will take the floor in Rio de Janeiro to represent Trinidad and Tobago at the 2016 Olympic Test event for women’s artistic gymnastics. It will be at the expense of her teammate Thema Williams, 20, who booked …
Read More »Geddert: Thema is not injured! US gymnast coach says TTGF made ‘irrational’ decision
Thema Williams’ coach, John Geddert, has slammed the Trinidad and Tobago Gymnastics Federation for its supposed irrational decision in withdrawing Williams from the 2016 Rio Olympics Test Event, which will take place tomorrow on Sunday April 17. And, more relevantly, Geddert insisted that Williams is physically fine, despite the fact …
Read More »TTGF official: I didn’t kill nobody! Wired868 reveals email that led to Dick call-up for Thema
Trinidad and Tobago gymnast Marisa Dick will fly to Brazil tomorrow morning and represent her country on the same day, as the local gymnastics furore apparently came to a stunning conclusion today. Dick, who was the alternate athlete for the 2016 Rio Olympic Test event, replaces Thema Williams, who, according …
Read More »Gymnastics Federation axes Thema on eve of Rio event; TTGF flies in Marisa Dick
Trinidad and Tobago gymnast Thema Williams’ dream of representing her country are now in the hands of her attorneys, after the Trinidad and Tobago Gymnastics Federation (TTGF) removed her as the country’s athlete for the 2016 Rio Olympics Test event with just hours to go. The TTGF decision, which was …
Read More »Hughtun stings Central again; Connection to meet Morvant Caledonia in Lucozade final
Bankers Insurance Central FC struck first but, in the end, slumped to their third successive defeat after another decisive contribution from DIRECTV W Connection captain Hughtun Hector. Hector, who scored the lone goal in Connection’s 1-0 midweek Pro League win over Central, managed a double tonight as the “Savonetta Boys” …
Read More »Hector halts Central, as Connection climb to second; Jabloteh edge Police
Defending Pro League champions Bankers Insurance Central FC lost consecutive league matches for only the second time this season yesterday, as the “Couva Sharks” were edged 1-0 by DIRECTV W Connection at the Ato Boldon Stadium. Trinidad and Tobago international midfielder Hughtun Hector got a late winner in the 89th …
Read More »T&T U-20 hopefuls urged to join Pro League clubs; TTFA president explains
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams has defended National Under-20 Team coach Brian Williams’ message to his players that they risk jeopardising their international careers if they did not join Pro League clubs. John-Williams, who is the owner of the W Connection Football Club, and Williams, who …
Read More »“Shooter” guns down Army, as Morvant Caledonia run riot; Police thump Jabloteh
If ever the people of Morvant/Laventille grow tired of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force presence there, maybe they should invite the soldiers to a game of football. Yesterday afternoon, the Army/Coast Guard combination laid down their arms to face Morvant Caledonia United in the Lucozade Sport Goal Shield quarterfinal …
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