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In a dramatic opening match of the 2026 Cricket West Indies T20 Blaze tournament, the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force Divas suffered a narrow three-wicket defeat against Barbados at Arnos Vale Playing Field in St. Vincent on January 13. The low-scoring thriller culminated with Barbados reaching their target of 98 runs with nine deliveries remaining, despite a formidable bowling performance from TT’s spin attack.

The TT women’s batting lineup struggled throughout their innings, managing just 97 runs for the loss of five wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Veteran batter Britney Cooper provided stability with an unbeaten 33 runs from 36 deliveries, while captain Karishma Ramharack contributed 21 not out from 23 balls. Barbados opening bowler Naijanni Cumberbatch emerged as the bowling standout with impressive figures of 2/18.

Barbados faced early pressure when TT leg-spinner Brianna Harricharan delivered a spectacular spell, claiming three wickets for just eight runs and reducing the Bajans to 68/6 by the 15th over. The match seemed poised for a TT victory until all-rounder Shamilia Connell displayed remarkable composure under pressure. Known primarily for her bowling, Connell smashed 16 not out from just ten deliveries, including the match-winning boundary off medium-pacer Amrita Ramtahal that sealed the victory.

The tournament opener sets the stage for an competitive series, with TT scheduled to face Windwards in their second match on January 15. In other opening day results, Guyana secured a seven-run victory against Windwards in another low-scoring affair, while Leewards Islands claimed a nine-run win over Jamaica.

In a remarkable display of spin bowling prowess, Trinidad and Tobago women’s cricket team secured their inaugural victory at the Cricket West Indies T20 Blaze tournament on January 15th. The match, held at Arnos Vale Playing Field in Kingstown, St Vincent, witnessed TT defend a modest total of 95/7 by bowling out Windward Islands for 79 with just three deliveries remaining.

The victory was orchestrated primarily by the spin duo of veteran off-spinner Anita Mohammed and emerging talent Samara Ramnath. Mohammed, drawing from her extensive experience as former Red Force skipper, delivered a masterclass with figures of 3/10, while Ramnath complemented brilliantly with 3/12. Their combined effort dismantled Windwards’ batting lineup after they appeared comfortably positioned at 58/5 with eight overs remaining.

TT’s batting performance initially seemed concerning as their top order collapsed dramatically, managing only 18 runs collectively from the first five batters. At a precarious 39/6 after 12 overs, the match seemed slipping away until Mohammed (29*) and Lee-Ann Kirby (28) staged a crucial 54-run partnership that ultimately proved match-winning. Kirby later contributed with the ball as well, claiming 2/8.

In parallel tournament action, Barbados women continued their dominant run with a second consecutive victory, defeating Jamaica by six wickets. Chasing Jamaica’s 110/6, built on contributions from Abigail Bryce and Rashada Williams (both 33), Barbados reached 111/4 with three overs to spare thanks to openers Eboni Brathwaite (36) and Tristan Holder (23).

The tournament resumes on January 17th with TT facing Leeward Islands, Barbados taking on Windwards, and Jamaica meeting Guyana.

The 2026 Brechin Castle Golf Open culminated in a spectacle of dramatic reversals and fresh triumphs, with new champions emerging across all divisions at the Couva course from January 9-10. The tournament’s climax was defined by remarkable come-from-behind victories that captivated the local golfing community.

In the men’s championship, Marcus Ling staged an impressive final-day surge to seize the title. Overtaking overnight leader Liam Bryden, Ling delivered a steady even-par round of 72 to finish with a championship total of 216 strokes across three days of competition. Bryden secured runner-up position with 219, while the battle for third required a countback decision that ultimately favored young contender Ross Ramkissoon over Alex Kangoo. Club veteran John Rampersad completed the top five with 224, simultaneously capturing the best net prize.

The women’s championship witnessed a generational shift as teenage sensation Isabella Ramdeen dethroned defending champion Victoria Seenath. Ramdeen’s final-round 78 secured her a winning total of 242, narrowly surpassing Seenath’s 244. Former titleholder Jada Charles claimed third with 246, while promising newcomer Arianna Khan earned the ladies’ best net honor.

First flight competition produced equal drama as 2025 Player of the Year Nandlal Ramlakhan leveraged his experience to overcome Asa Roopchand via countback after both contenders finished tied at 242. Brechin Castle Golf Club demonstrated domestic dominance by sweeping the flight’s top four positions, with Amir Ali (243) and Kevesh Ramnath (248) following closely.

The second flight saw Riaz Ali mount a decisive charge to claim victory with 170, edging out teenage leader Kaiden Baynes (172). Kumar Boodram (176) and Navin Dookeran (177) rounded out the division’s top performers. Day two competition crowned Reid Sonnilal as third flight champion.

Club officials celebrated the event as a resounding success that sets the stage for Trinidad and Tobago’s packed 2026 golf calendar, beginning with this inaugural major tournament that established new competitive benchmarks while showcasing emerging talent.

The Eastern Regional Indoor Sports Arena in Tacarigua witnessed exceptional volleyball prowess on January 13, 2026, as ASJA Girls’ College San Fernando’s under-15 squad delivered a stunning performance in the Secondary Schools Volleyball League (SSVL). The team achieved a remarkable triple victory, winning all matches in straight sets without conceding a single game.

Demonstrating absolute dominance, ASJA’s under-15 players overwhelmed El Dorado West Secondary with a decisive 25-6, 25-6 triumph. They continued their commanding performance against St Joseph’s Convent Port of Spain (SJCPoS) with a 25-6, 25-10 victory, and concluded their impressive run with a 25-13, 25-7 win over St Joseph’s Convent St Joseph.

This outstanding achievement followed equally impressive results from ASJA’s under-17 team, which secured two victories during the tournament’s opening day on January 12, establishing the school as an early powerhouse in both age divisions.

In other matches, St Joseph’s Convent Port of Spain displayed remarkable resilience after dropping the first set 18-25 against their sister school St Joseph’s Convent St Joseph. The SJCPoS team mounted a strong comeback, taking the subsequent sets 25-15 and 15-4 to claim a 2-1 match victory. SJCPoS later earned a straight-sets win against El Dorado West Secondary (25-16, 25-20), though El Dorado put up a spirited resistance throughout the contest.

El Dorado West Secondary concluded the competition day without any victories, suffering an additional defeat against St Joseph’s Convent St Joseph (25-14, 25-12), which secured their sole win during the intensely competitive tournament.

The current SSVL season follows International School of Port of Spain’s capture of the girls’ under-15 championship title in the previous year, setting the stage for an exciting competitive season ahead.

The 2026 Brechin Castle Golf Open concluded with spectacular fashion as new champions emerged across all divisions in Couva. The tournament, which commenced on January 9, witnessed remarkable comebacks and intense competition throughout its three-day duration.

Marcus Ling delivered the most impressive performance of the championship, staging a magnificent final-day recovery to secure the men’s title. After trailing behind overnight leader Liam Bryden, Ling demonstrated exceptional composure to card a steady 72, finishing with an aggregate score of 216. Bryden settled for runner-up position at 219, while the battle for third place required a countback decision that ultimately favored young Ross Ramkissoon over Alex Kangoo. Club veteran John Rampersad completed the top five with 224, simultaneously capturing the best net prize.

The women’s championship witnessed a generational shift as teenage sensation Isabella Ramdeen dethroned defending champion Victoria Seenath. Ramdeen’s final-round 78 secured her a winning total of 242, narrowly surpassing Seenath’s 244. Former titleholder Jada Charles claimed third position with 246, while promising newcomer Arianna Khan earned the best net trophy.

Nandlal Ramlakhan, the 2025 Brechin Castle Player of the Year, showcased his experience in the first flight division, overcoming overnight leader Asa Roopchand via countback after both golfers finished tied at 242. The host club demonstrated remarkable dominance as Amir Ali (243) and Kevesh Ramnath (248) completed a clean sweep of the top four positions.

The second flight competition saw Riaz Ali surge to victory with 170, edging out teenage contender Kaiden Baynes (172), while Kumar Boodram (176) and Navin Dookeran (177) secured third and fourth places respectively. Reid Sonnilal had previously been crowned third flight champion during the tournament’s second day.

Brechin Castle members have celebrated the event as a resounding success, marking the beginning of an action-packed 2026 schedule for Trinidad and Tobago’s golfing community. The tournament’s organization and competitive standard have set a positive precedent for upcoming championships in the region.

In a dramatic escalation of an ongoing sporting dispute, national cyclist Alexi Costa-Ramirez and her Heatwave Cycling Club have formally appealed a High Court decision that permitted the Trinidad and Tobago Cycling Federation (TTCF) to proceed with selection trials for the Pan American Track Cycling Championships. The appeal, filed on January 14, seeks to overturn Justice Westmin James’s January 13 ruling that denied an interim injunction against endurance trials scheduled for January 17.

The legal confrontation stems from broader proceedings involving multiple athletes—including Njisane Phillip and Makaira Wallace of JLD Cycling Academy—who are contesting the fairness of the federation’s selection methodology for February’s continental championships. The appellants assert the trial judge committed significant judicial errors by refusing to halt the selection process.

Central to their appeal is the challenge against the judge’s finding that certain claimants had submitted performance data without attending trials, and the determination that canceling trials would disproportionately harm the federation. Heatwave and Costa-Ramirez contend the TTCF bears an implied contractual duty to ensure equitable treatment of all athletes during selection.

They further argue that financial compensation cannot remedy the potential loss of competing at a prestigious event like the Pan American Championships—a critical qualifying pathway to the Olympic Games. The appeal emphasizes that proceeding with the trials could inflict irreversible damage on athletes’ careers during a pivotal moment in the Olympic cycle, while pausing them would not significantly disadvantage the federation.

As part of their requested relief, the appellants seek an order from the Court of Appeal to restrain the TTCF from conducting the January 17 endurance trials. They also request coverage of legal costs from both the appeal and prior proceedings. Given the time-sensitive nature of the selection process, the appellants plan to request an expedited hearing under Part 64.10 of the Civil Proceedings Rules.