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The Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) has announced a 32-player shortlist for trial matches ahead of the Cricket West Indies CG United Super50 Cup, set to commence on November 19. Leading the roster is Jason Mohammed, the TTCB’s Cricketer of the Year and the Red Force’s top run-scorer this season. The trials, scheduled for October 22, 24, and 27 at the National Cricket Centre in Couva, aim to finalize the squad for the prestigious tournament. Despite the absence of key players like Evin Lewis, Joshua Da Silva, Jayden Seales, Khary Pierre, and Amir Jangoo due to injuries or international commitments, coach Rayad Emrit remains optimistic about the team’s depth. Emrit highlighted promising talents such as Shatrughan Rambaran, who recently scored a century, and young pacer Aadian Rachaa. The trials will also feature intense competition among spinners, including Joshua Davis and Yannic Cariah. The Red Force, defending champions from 2023, will open their campaign against Barbados Pride on November 19 at the Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Ground in St. Augustine.

The Queen’s Park Judo Club (QPJC) Tournament 2025, held on October 18 at the Cascade Community Centre, was a showcase of talent and determination, featuring Trinidad and Tobago’s first judo Olympian, Christopher George, and promising junior Adam Laing. The event attracted over 30 judoka and grapplers from various clubs and schools across the nation, highlighting the growing popularity and competitive spirit of the sport.

Christopher George, 41, demonstrated his exceptional skills by participating in both judo and submission grappling disciplines, securing victories in each. His mastery of control and composure earned him the men’s open judo division title, followed by the men’s heavyweight grappling crown later in the day. Meanwhile, 13-year-old Adam Laing delivered a commanding performance to win the boys’ 12–14 judo category, expressing aspirations to emulate George’s Olympic journey.

The grappling events also saw standout performances, with Charles Greenidge of EB Athletics clinching the lightweight title through his technical prowess. Other clubs, including TT Budokai, Samma, and Island Porrada, also made their mark with strong showings across various divisions.

The tournament concluded with QPJC extending gratitude to the Cascade Community Centre’s management and staff, as well as participants, spectators, and volunteers, for their collective efforts in ensuring the event’s success. The results across multiple age and weight categories underscored the depth of talent within Trinidad and Tobago’s judo community, setting the stage for future champions.

In a surprising turn of events, Angus Eve, the newly appointed head coach of Trinidad and Tobago’s women’s football team, has resigned before overseeing his first match. The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) confirmed Eve’s resignation on October 21, following social media reports that he had submitted a resignation letter to Jinelle James, the TTFA’s director of women’s football. Eve, a former national standout, was officially appointed on September 30, with Densill Theobald named as his assistant coach. His departure leaves the team without a permanent head coach once again, just as they prepare for the Concacaf Women’s qualifiers next month. The team is scheduled to play a friendly against Jamaica on October 28 at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. Efforts to reach TTFA officials for further comments were unsuccessful. In his resignation letter dated October 19, Eve expressed gratitude for the opportunity and offered to assist in the transition process. The team recently played a practice game against Naparima College’s under-14 team and is finalizing its squad for the upcoming friendly. Key players in the training squad include veterans Karyn Forbes, Naomie Guerra, Victoria Swift, and strikers Kennya Cordner and Nikita Gosine. Trinidad and Tobago will face Barbados in their first Concacaf qualifier on November 30.

Trinidad and Tobago’s elite cyclists are set to make their mark at the 2024 Track World Cycling Championships in Santiago, Chile, commencing on October 23. The event will showcase the nation’s top talents across various disciplines, with high expectations for standout performances. Nicholas Paul and Njisane Phillip, renowned for their speed and precision, will kick off their campaign in the men’s keirin qualification at the Peñalolén Velodrome. Meanwhile, debutant Makaira Wallace will compete in the women’s flying 200m sprint qualification, marking her first appearance on the global stage. The sibling duo of Teniel and Akil Campbell will also represent Trinidad and Tobago, with Teniel participating in the women’s elimination race and Akil in the men’s scratch race. On October 24, Paul and Phillip are slated to compete in the men’s 1km time trial, while Teniel takes on the women’s omnium, a grueling multi-event competition. Wallace, if she advances past the sprint quarter-finals, will continue her journey in the semi-finals. Akil may also enter the men’s individual pursuit, adding to the nation’s medal hopes. The action continues on October 25, with Wallace returning for the women’s 1km time trial and Paul and Phillip, both two-time Olympians, beginning their quest in the men’s sprint. Akil will also commence his omnium races on the same day. The championships conclude on October 26, with Wallace vying for glory in the women’s keirin and Paul and Phillip aiming to secure podium finishes in the final rounds of the men’s sprint.

The Trinidad and Tobago (TT) women’s football team is set to face Jamaica in a high-stakes friendly match on October 28 at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. This encounter marks TT’s first significant test after an extended hiatus, serving as a vital preparation for the upcoming 2025/26 Concacaf W Qualifiers. The TT Football Association officially announced the venue and kickoff time via a social media post on October 20. Jamaica’s head coach, Hubert Busby, unveiled a 20-member squad on October 16, featuring key foreign-based players such as goalkeepers Sydney Schneider (Tampa Bay Sun FC) and Rebecca Spencer (Chelsea WFC), defenders Tiffany Cameron (Halifax Tides) and Tianna Harris (Damaiense FC), midfielder Vyan Sampson (INAC Kobe Leonessa), and striker Shania Hayles (Newcastle United WFC). On the TT side, former men’s team coach Angus Eve has been preparing a 35-member training squad, including seasoned players like goalkeeper Kimika Forbes, defender Victoria Swift, midfielder Asha James, and attackers Kennya Cordner and Nikita Gosine. However, James is rumored to miss the final squad selection following a controversial social media post on October 20. The friendly is a strategic move for both teams as they gear up for the Concacaf W Qualifiers, which kick off next month. TT is placed in Group F alongside Barbados, El Salvador, and Honduras, while Jamaica is in Group B with Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Guyana, and Nicaragua. TT’s campaign begins on November 30 against Barbados at the BFA Technical Centre in Bridgetown, while Jamaica starts their journey on November 29 against Dominica at the Daren Sammy Cricket Stadium in St. Lucia. The top six group winners from the qualifiers will advance to the 2026 Concacaf Women’s Championship, joining powerhouses Canada and the United States.

Trinidad and Tobago’s under-17 men’s football team has been placed in a challenging group for the 2026 Concacaf Under-17 Men’s Qualifiers, which will determine the participants for the FIFA Under-17 Men’s World Cup. The draw, held on October 21, placed TT in Group A alongside regional powerhouse Mexico, as well as Barbados, Saint Martin, and Sint Maarten. The qualifiers are scheduled to take place from February 3 to 12, with TT serving as one of the six host nations, alongside Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, and St Vincent and the Grenadines. A total of eight groups have been formed, with each team playing against every other team in their group once. The top team from each group will secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA Under-17 World Cup. Trinidad and Tobago, ranked 15th in Concacaf’s Men’s Under-17 rankings as of April 2025, were placed in Pot 2 prior to the draw. This marks a critical opportunity for the Shawn Cooper-coached team, which narrowly missed qualification for the 2025 World Cup after finishing as runners-up to Costa Rica in their group earlier this year. Mexico, a dominant force in the region, has already secured its place in the 2025 World Cup, set to be held in Qatar from November 3 to 27. The upcoming qualifiers will test TT’s resilience and determination as they aim to make their mark on the international stage.

The West Indies cricket team’s ongoing struggles have once again come under scrutiny following their lackluster performance in the first One-Day International (ODI) against Bangladesh. Despite Brandon King’s top score of 44 runs, the team’s overall display was marred by a lack of fighting spirit and preparation, raising questions about their ability to compete at the international level. Critics have pointed fingers at the team’s leadership, including coach Daren Sammy and captain Shai Hope, for their failure to inspire confidence and deliver results. Sammy’s recent comments, emphasizing the need to play ‘exceptionally well’ to beat Bangladesh, have been met with disbelief, as such a mindset is seen as undermining the team’s potential. The West Indies’ recent loss to Nepal in a three-match series further highlights their decline, with many attributing the team’s poor form to inadequate leadership and a lack of strategic vision. Calls for the inclusion of cricket experts in the team’s management have grown louder, as fans and analysts alike demand accountability from the current administration, including director of cricket Miles Bascombe and president Kishore Shallow. The situation underscores the urgent need for a comprehensive overhaul to restore the West Indies’ once-proud cricketing legacy.