标签： Trinidad and Tobago

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.

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 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.

In a nail-biting encounter at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium on October 21, the West Indies leveled their three-match One-Day International series against Bangladesh with a dramatic Super Over victory. The match, which ended in a tie at 213 runs apiece, saw left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein emerge as the hero for the Caribbean side. Hosein’s composed bowling in the Super Over restricted Bangladesh to 9/1, allowing the West Indies to secure a one-run win after posting 10/1 in their Super Over innings. The Windies’ trio of Shai Hope, Brandon King, and Sherfane Rutherford faced Mustafizur Rahman in the decisive over, while Hosein’s over was marked by wides and a no-ball but crucially no boundaries conceded. Earlier in the match, Bangladesh’s innings was anchored by opener Soumya Sarkar’s 45 and a blistering 39 not out from Rishad Hossain, who propelled the team past 200. West Indies’ bowling attack, led by Gudakesh Motie (3/65) and Alick Athanaze (2/14), kept the hosts in check. In response, the Windies’ chase was a rollercoaster, with Hope’s unbeaten 53 guiding them to a tie. The series decider will be played on October 23.