dic.22.2007

The Executive Committee of the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee would like to extend to you and your families our sincere wishes for a peaceful, safe and enjoyable Christmas and a bright and prosperous New Year.

As we reflect on the year 2007 and contemplate the new year.

Let us look to the future with enthusiasm and hope.

Trinidad and Tobago can be the sport hub of the region.

The onus is on sport leaders to broaden the perspective and paradigm.

A systematic and strategic integrated sporting network and infrastructure is an imperative if T&T Sport is to fulfill its potential and maximize the positive opportunities.

The year 2007 has been one of opportunity.The Government of Trinidad and Tobago through the Ministry of Sport,The Sport Company and the University of Trinidad and Tobago provided unprecedented support.

As we look to 2008, an Olympic year.Come the 8th August, the eyes of the world will turn to Beijing, China. Over 200 National Olympic teams will be under the spotlight and will understandably carry the hopes, aspirations and expectations of their countrymen and women. T&T will be no exception.

In 2008, The TTOC will also be sending a team to the Commonwealth Youth Games which will be held in Pune, India these games will be for athletes 18 and under.

As we continue to partner with all stakeholders to improve the environment for the athlete to focus on performing at their highest possible level. All stakeholders must strengthen relationships and collaborative efforts.

The TTOC is mindful that the hunt for Olympic success has become so competitive that countries are allocating significant support and resources in support of their Olympic team.

However elite level sport is not the sole aspect of sport and the Olympic movement.

The critical role that sport can play in the sustainable and holistic development of T&T is still undervalued and underdeveloped.This is in part cultural. Nonetheless, the TTOC is dedicated to the Olympic ideal and values and the Olympisim philosophy.

In furtherance of Olympism,the concept of Peace and Sport will be progressed to focus the utilization of sport as a tool for social development and to give renewed impetus to the TTOC's Shape Your Life project and its Sport for all initiatives.

2008 will be an exciting year for sport.