may.22.2009
Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee(TTOC)president Larry Romany has expressed satisfaction with the support that the Government of Trinidad and Tobago is giving to the upcoming Caribbean Games. "The Government and Minister of Sport's support for the games remains undiminished.From inception they have supported the vision and mission underpinning the Caribbean Games.The shared values with the Olympic Movement for the role of sport in the harmonious development of mankind and the youth of the nation and region has proved a vital focal point"said Romany
Romany though is not taking for granted the challenges of the current economic downturn and asserted that this year's Caribbean Games would not come off were it not for the T&T's Government resolute commitment.
"Minister Hunt has stood firm in his resolve and the TTOC appreciates his ongoing consideration and support"
Meanwhile,the Executive Committee of the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees(CANOC) arrives in T&tT today and will visit facilities in Trinidad and the sister isle of Tobago this weekend.
While not anticipating what the evaluation result will be.Romany,however, is confident that CANOC will be encouraged by the progress made to date.
"Staging a multi-sport Games is complex.Outside of the experience of those who have participated in the Olympic ,Commonwealth,Pan Am and CAC Games there is no reference point for what it entails.In many ways it is a leap of faith that requires self belief ,a willingness to address difficult issues and clarity of thought and vision"
The inaugural Caribbean Games will be held in T&T 12-19 July.