ago.16.2006
Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) President Larry Romany in extending congratulations to World Junior track and field Gold medalists Renny Quow and Rhonda Watkins said the achievement of the two young athletes have a lot to do with their "heart and desire".
Romany who met with Watkins prior to her departure for Beijing believes that Trinidad and Tobago can consistently command the attention of the international sport world providing the quality of local sport administration improves.
Romany said that the National Gas Company (NGC) Fast start program is an excellent program in terms of talent identification.”Hasely(Crawford) understands what needs to be done in track and field. He knows what it takes to win an Olympic gold medal".
According to the Local Olympic Movement leader the gold medal performances by Quow and Watkins augurs well for their future prospects.
Romany however called on that local coaches to continue to improve their scientific knowledge. Noting that world class coaches produce world class athletes.