The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) has announced the awarding of Olympic scholarships to six national athletes as they gear up for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. These scholarships, funded by the International Olympic Committee through its Olympic Solidarity program, aim to support athletes with high potential to qualify and compete at the highest level. Among the recipients are five seasoned Olympians—cyclists Nicholas Paul and Teneil Campbell, track athletes Jereem Richards and Leah Bertrand, and swimmer Dylan Carter—all of whom have represented Trinidad and Tobago in previous Olympic Games. Notably, two of these athletes are first-time beneficiaries of the Olympic Solidarity Scholarship. The sixth recipient is emerging cycling star Makaira Wallace, who is transitioning from junior to senior competition. Established in 1992, the Olympic Solidarity program provides financial assistance for world-class coaching, competition exposure, elite training environments, travel to qualification events, and access to medical and sport science services. TTOC president Diane Henderson emphasized the committee’s commitment to supporting athletes holistically, both on and off the field, to ensure they excel at the highest levels. Leah Bertrand, a first-time scholarship recipient, expressed her gratitude, highlighting the financial and motivational benefits of the award. Over the years, the program has supported numerous Trinidad and Tobago athletes who have gone on to achieve global success. The TTOC congratulated all six recipients and wished them continued success on their journey to the 2028 Olympics.
