Trinidad and Tobago has long demonstrated exceptional prowess across diverse domains including music, arts, and athletics, producing world-renowned competitors like Ato Boldon, Russel Latapy, and Keshorn Walcott. Despite this rich talent reservoir, the nation has historically lacked robust support infrastructures to nurture emerging sports professionals. Addressing this critical gap, Beyond the Game officially launched on November 22nd as a development-focused NGO operating primarily in Point Fortin and Cedros.
Co-founders Khari Denoon and Dominic Kalpoo established the organization to bridge institutional divides between promising athletes and essential resources. Unlike conventional sports agencies, Beyond the Game operates without contractual obligations or commercial representation, focusing instead on creating ecosystems where young talents can thrive. The initiative provides structured guidance, connects participants with clubs, educational institutions, healthcare professionals, and facilitates exposure to scouts and sponsors.
Denoon emphasized the program’s comprehensive approach, addressing systemic challenges including inadequate mentoring, financial constraints, injury prevention, and life skills development. The organization currently supports multiple disciplines including football, track and field, netball, swimming, volleyball, basketball, tennis, table tennis, paralympic sports, and combat sports.
Funding is secured through private sector partnerships and donor contributions, ensuring zero participation costs for athletes. The launch event at South West Regional Indoor Sporting Arena featured interactive sessions with financial institutions, medical professionals, lawyers, sports therapists, and accomplished athletes, with Point Fortin MP Ernesto Kesar in attendance.
The organization is now implementing grassroots outreach through schools, community groups, and digital platforms to enroll young athletes, with ambitions to expand regionally beyond its current operational zones.