The first Americas Olympic qualifier to be held in Trinidad and Tobago got underway yesterday with a glittering opening ceremony at the Jean Pierre Complex,Wrightson Road,Port.of.Spain. Professor George Maxwell Richards,President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago addressed the gathering.Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs,The Honourable Gary Hunt also spoke. The competition gets under way today .Boxers from 42 PASO countries will battle for 28 qualifying spots for the Beijing Olympic Games.
mar.10.2008