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The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs (MSYA) and the Sports Company of TT (SporTT) recently convened a landmark workshop aimed at propelling sports development in Trinidad and Tobago. Held on November 1 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo, the event brought together representatives from 53 National Governing Bodies for Sport (NGBs) to engage in direct dialogue about their challenges and chart a forward path for the sector. Key themes included financial literacy, accountability, and compliance with organizational reporting standards. The workshop also featured newly-appointed sports ambassadors Keshorn Walcott, Nicholas Pooran, Dwayne Bravo, and Kieron Pollard, who shared their experiences as elite athletes representing TT and the West Indies globally. Walcott, a javelin gold medalist at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, and the trio of Pooran, Pollard, and Bravo, who led the Trinbago Knight Riders to victory in the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League, highlighted the importance of perseverance and teamwork. Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Phillip Watts, SporTT Chairman Kester Lendore, and other officials emphasized the government’s commitment to fostering a robust sports ecosystem. Attendees included prominent NGBs such as the TT Cycling Federation, the National Association of Athletics Administrations, and the TT Cricket Board, underscoring the event’s significance for the nation’s sporting future.

Prisons FC surged to the top of the 2025/26 TT Premier Football League (TTPFL) standings with a commanding 4-0 triumph over 1976 FC Phoenix at the Mahaica Sporting Complex in Point Fortin on November 2. The match, initially a stalemate in the first half, saw Prisons FC unleash their full potential in the second half, securing a decisive victory. The breakthrough came in the 62nd minute when Kevon Williams converted a penalty, followed by Kevin Seales’ header in the 68th minute. Jeremiah Vidale added a third in the 71st minute, and substitute Christon Phillip sealed the win with a late goal in stoppage time. Prisons FC now shares the top spot with Miscellaneous Police, both with six points and a +5 goal difference, but Prisons leads due to a higher total of goals scored. In the second game of the double-header, Point Fortin Civic clinched their first win of the season, defeating Terminix La Horquetta Rangers 2-1. Despite ending the game with ten men after goalkeeper Terrence Lewis was sent off, Civic secured the victory, moving to fifth place in the 12-team league.

In a thrilling warm-up match ahead of the upcoming CG United Super50 Cup, the TT Red Force A team emerged victorious against their counterparts, TT Red Force B, thanks to stellar centuries by Shatrughan Rambaran and Cephas Cooper. The match, held at the iconic Queen’s Park Oval in St Clair, Trinidad, showcased exceptional batting performances and competitive bowling displays.

The Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) premiership is heating up as Naparima College delivered a crucial 2-0 victory against league leaders St Benedict’s College on November 3. The match, held at Lewis Street in San Fernando, saw Naparima climb to second place in the standings, keeping their title aspirations alive. Strikers Jabari Rodriguez and Riquelme Phillips were the heroes of the day, scoring quick-fire goals in the 65th and 67th minutes, respectively. The win not only ended St Benedict’s impressive run of form but also tightened the race at the top of the 16-team table. Naparima now boasts two games in hand, making their title chase even more compelling. The game started cautiously, with both teams failing to capitalize on chances in the first half. However, Naparima emerged as a transformed side after the break, showcasing relentless attacking pressure. Phillips, despite missing an earlier opportunity, redeemed himself by capitalizing on a defensive error to score the second goal. St Benedict’s struggled to break through Naparima’s solid defense, with their attempts consistently thwarted. In another match, Malick Secondary School secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over St Anthony’s College, thanks to Jahda Riley’s match-winning strike in extra time. The SSFL premiership continues to deliver thrilling encounters as teams vie for the coveted title.

The National Racquet Centre in Tacarigua witnessed an exhilarating display of skill and determination as Harvard’s Franklyn Seechan emerged victorious in the masters division of the Trinbago Youth Masters table tennis tournament. The two-day event, held over the weekend, showcased intense competition across various age categories, with Seechan’s performance standing out as a highlight. In a gripping final against Powergen’s Anil Ramlakhan, Seechan clinched the title with a commanding 11-8, 13-11, 11-3 victory, demonstrating both resilience and precision. Earlier in the tournament, Seechan navigated a challenging path to the final, defeating formidable opponents such as Jerry Joseph, David Gopaul, and Satash Jodhan in the semi-finals, quarter-finals, and opening rounds, respectively. Meanwhile, Ramlakhan’s journey to the final included victories over Harnarine Moonasar, Ishwar Sookoonsingh, and Vasdev Roopnarine. The youth categories also saw remarkable performances, with Crusaders’ Malik Gopaul and QPCC’s Jordan Thong claiming top honors in the boys and girls singles, respectively. Other notable winners included Crusaders’ Nirav Basant and Mateo Mollineau in the boys U17 and U13 divisions, Blasters’ Elizabeth Rajah in the girls U13 singles, and Samir Radge Coomar in the boys U11 category. The tournament concluded with Central’s Ishta Ramdatt securing victory in the girls U9 singles, capping off a weekend of thrilling table tennis action.

The West Indies cricket team secured a resounding 3-0 victory over Bangladesh in a T20 series on October 31, showcasing their dominance on the field. This clean sweep, achieved on Bangladeshi soil, marks a significant milestone for the Caribbean side, which had been languishing at ninth place in the international T20 rankings prior to the series. While the triumph is commendable, it underscores the long road ahead for West Indies cricket to regain its former glory. The series win, however, serves as a testament to the team’s potential and the importance of taking incremental steps toward improvement.