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Trinidad and Tobago’s para-athlete Jevonte David soared to victory, securing the gold medal in the men’s F42 shot put event on November 4 during the 2025 Parapan American Youth Games in Santiago, Chile. The event, held at the Mario Recordon Stadium, witnessed David’s exceptional performance as he hurled the shot an impressive 10.27 meters, outpacing a formidable lineup of competitors from the Caribbean, South, and Central America. David’s triumph marks a significant milestone for Trinidad and Tobago in the international para-athletics arena. Beyond the shot put, David is poised to compete for top honors in the men’s discus throw F45 and javelin throw F45 events. He is accompanied by his teammate Odessa Wilkinson, who is set to participate in the women’s shot put F40-41, discus throw F41, and javelin F41 events, further bolstering the nation’s presence at the Games.

In a nail-biting encounter at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand narrowly defeated the West Indies by three runs in the second match of their five-game T20 series on November 6. The Black Caps set a formidable target of 207/5, thanks to a blistering 78-run knock from Mark Chapman, who smashed seven sixes and six fours in just 28 balls. Contributions from Tim Robinson (39), Daryl Mitchell (28*), and skipper Mitchell Santner (18*) further bolstered the total. For the West Indies, Roston Chase led the bowling attack with figures of 2/33, supported by Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, and Romario Shepherd, who each claimed a wicket. Chasing 208, the West Indies struggled early as opener Brandon King fell for a duck. Despite a brief recovery from Alick Athanaze (33) and Shai Hope (24), the middle order faltered, leaving the team at 93/6. Rovman Powell (45) and Romario Shepherd (34) reignited hopes with a 62-run partnership, but Powell’s dismissal in the final over dashed their chances. Matthew Forde’s late 29-run cameo wasn’t enough as the West Indies fell short at 204/8. Santner (3/31) and Ish Sodhi (3/39) were the standout bowlers for New Zealand. The series is now tied 1-1, with the third T20 scheduled for November 8 at Saxton Oval.

In a nail-biting encounter on November 5, Mucurapo West Secondary School clinched a dramatic 3-2 victory over Presentation College Chaguanas in the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) First Citizens Boys’ ‘Big 5’ championship playoff. The match, held at Presentation College’s grounds in Chaguanas, saw Mucurapo bounce back from a recent defeat to secure their second win in three matches. This victory keeps them in contention for promotion to the 2026 SSFL premier division season, alongside east zone leaders Hillview College, who also have six points. The game began with a quick exchange of goals, as Nazim Skinner put Mucurapo ahead in the fifth minute, only for Hassan Edghill to equalize for Presentation two minutes later. Amenhotep Harper restored Mucurapo’s lead, but Aaron Bynoe leveled the score again for Presentation. The decisive moment came in stoppage time when Caleb Jacob, named Man of the Match, scored the winning goal, marking his third goal in the tournament. Meanwhile, the match between Palo Seco Secondary and Speyside Secondary was postponed, leaving Speyside yet to make their tournament debut. Hillview College currently leads the standings on goal difference, having secured a dominant 7-0 victory over Presentation and a 3-0 win against Mucurapo. The Big 5 tournament resumes on November 8, with Speyside hosting Mucurapo and Hillview facing Palo Seco.

The highly anticipated second practice match between the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force Super50 Cup squad and the Trinidad and Tobago Bolivarian XI was abruptly called off due to persistent rain at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain on November 5. Despite the Red Force posting an impressive total of 358/5 in 44.2 overs, the weather intervened, cutting short the day’s play. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Super50 team showcased their batting prowess. Middle-order batsman Jyd Goolie was the standout performer, delivering a blistering 151 not out off just 81 balls, including 22 fours and five sixes, before retiring. Captain Joshua Da Silva also contributed significantly with a solid 89 off 54 balls, featuring seven fours and seven sixes. Opener Navin Bidaisee added a steady 71 from 80 balls. However, with Joshua James (18 not out) and Bryan Charles (5 not out) at the crease and just over five overs remaining, heavy rain forced the match to be abandoned. Earlier, Goolie and Bidaisee had built a formidable 133-run partnership, while Da Silva and Goolie added 113 runs together. In the first practice match on November 3, the Super50 team secured a five-wicket victory, chasing down a revised target of 304 after the Bolivarian XI had posted 317/9 in 44 overs.