Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee president Larry Romany said his organisation does not have the resources to highlight the achievements of the TTOC in the media. He said: “Most of you don’t know a lot of what the TTOC is doing because we don’t publish our accomplishments. The thing is in Trinidad and Tobago is costs money to use the media to publish anything that you want to publish and the TTOC is very athlete-centric.” Speaking at breakfast in honour of World Championships bronze medallist Renny Quow hosting by Tobago House and Assembly and BPTT at the Magdalena Grand Hotel in Lowlands last Friday,  Romany added that the TTOC can’t get involving in promoting the athletes using the word “Olympic” or making direct reference to the Olympic Games. He further said that local Olympic body respects the privacy of athletes. “One of the things that you may not know is that the TTOC gives out athletic scholarships from the IOC,” said Romany.


“It is not something we would make known to the public because we don’t like the media involved in athletes personal affairs, especially where finances are concerned.” Romany said the TTOC had a special interest in Quow since he began competing. He said: “We had no hesitation in nominating Renny for the (BPTT) programme. We felt he epitomises exactly what an athlete should represent.  “The most important quality that Renny has is humility and is something others can learn from him. He is a very humble individual and we like that and he can pass that one to young people.” “Since I have been president of the TTOC, he said, Tobago has made significant strides incoming to the fore with their athletic performances. Renny has led that charge and has done extremely well for the last four years.”  Romany said the TTOC was working to ensure T&T’s athletes are ready for the Olympics. He said: “The TTOC is committed to ensuring that athletes are educated properly and prepared for the Olympic Games. We work assiduously with all of the authorities to ensure that they get what they need.”

-Clayton Clarke

Source: www.guardian.co.tt