Three-Olympic shooter Roger Daniel will be Trinidad and Tobago's lone representative at the 2013 World Masters Games in Turin, Italy from August 2 to 11. The multiple Commonwealth and Pan American Games medallist will leave for the multi-sports Games on July 31 and is scheduled to compete in five shooting events. The 43 year old Army corporal will do battle in the 10m pistol, 50m free pistol, 25m centre fire, 25m standard pistol and the 25m rapid pistol competitions. Daniel is aiming to medal at the global meet featuring competitors over the age of 30 years of age. "I am hoping to medal and make Trinidad and Tobago proud. I want to stay fit and health and go there and do what I have to do." The 2010 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games champion says he will up against some of the world's best. "I feel great. I will be meeting former World and Olympic champions. I think I would do well. I heard it may pretty competitive. I am going to do the best I can do." The Chaguanas resident added that he is pleased with his training ahead of the Games. " I have prepared. I did the same preparation I did for previous games though it was a little more intense this time around which I think should carry me through to medal at these games."
Daniel explained that he will be using Masters Meet to try out recently acquired equipment ahead of the 2014 CAC and Commonwealth Games. "This meet will prepare for the 2014 as I can work on fine tuning and my technical skills. I will be able to see where I need improvement. I will also be trying out new equipment which I be using for the first time. This meet is similar to the level of the Commonwealth and CAC Games." The two-time Sportsman of the Year paid tribute Lloyd Henry who introduced him to Olympic shooting. "(Mr. Henry), he encouraged me to push myself in the sport. He got me started and then I worked under Brent Thomas who helped me to sharpen up on my skills. I had several other coaches since who I would like to thank. "
The multi-talented sports man is hoping to maintain the successful trend he has been experiencing so far for the year. Since his triumph at the Canadian Grand Prix in February when he won the Masters and Open division, Daniel also struck gold at the Copa Del Caribe, Caribbean Championships and the ACOM Games and was second at the 2014 CAC Games qualifiers. "It has been amazing year for me. At the Copa Del Caribe and the Caribbean Champs I won eight gold medals each."