Tuesday 2nd

Sex Sells: Sport bodies enable sexualisation, objectification of female athletes.

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Tuesday 2nd

Sex sells, and international sport governing bodies are contributing to the sexualisation of world sport. 

​Sport is at risk of becoming practiced pornography with increasing sexualisation, commercialisation, and commodification of athletes’ bodies.

Sport governing federations and organisations must take a hard look at the trend towards adult entertainment and soft pornography. More must be done to protect and safeguard athletes, in particular women and girls.

https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/sex-sells-sport-bodies-enable-sexualisation-objectification-of-female-athletes-6.2.2461711.c0b6e0879a

T&T concluded its FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup campaign in Leon, Mexico, finishing in 10th place overall.

The local squad, comprised of Chike Augustine, Ahkeem Boyd, and Tyrik Singh, delivered a commendable showing, highlighted by competitive performances against continental heavyweights.

FIVE-STAR WOMEN

Trinidad and Tobago’s Women Warriors opened their CONCACAF W qualifying campaign in emphatic style yesterday, defeating hosts Barbados 5-0 in their Group F encounter at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown.

https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/five-star-women/article_403e1735-7625-4d24-8c06-a6ea739f7f0e.html

Paul into the Bolivarian sprint semi-finals

Trinidad and Tobago elite cyclist Nicholas Paul has put himself in medal contention after reaching the semi-finals of the sprint event at the Bolivarian Games in Peru yesterday.

https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/world/paul-into-bolivarian-sprint-semi-finals/article_d080f6ae-b763-49fa-a95b-6753166c27fe.html

Paul, Teniel top TTCF awards

NICHOLAS PAUL and Teniel Campbell were named the Trinidad and Tobago Cycling Federation’s (TTCF) Most Outstanding International Male and Female riders, respectively, for 2025, on Saturday night.

The pair topped the honour roll as the TTCF held its annual awards ceremony at the National Cycling Centre, Couva.

https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/paul-teniel-top-ttcf-awards/article_1899dd25-ce41-4cb6-aeac-257bdcfd4f80.html

Trinidad and Tobago women drub Barbados 5-0 in Concacaf W Qualifiers

Trinidad and Tobago's women's football team got the perfect start to the Concacaf W Qualifiers when they got a thumping 5-0 win over Barbados at Kensington Oval, Barbados, on December 1.

https://newsday.co.tt/2025/12/01/trinidad-and-tobago-women-drub-barbados-5-0-in-concacaf-w-qualifiers/

Boxing board Chairman pleased with Fight Night's pro bout

NEWLY minted Trinidad Boxing Board of Control (TBBC) Chairman Kirt Sinnette is looking forward to more prosperous and fruitful nights of local boxing after being on hand to witness Golden Fist Promotions’ Fight Night II event, which was held on November 29 and featured a professional bout.

https://newsday.co.tt/2025/12/02/boxing-board-chairman-pleased-with-fight-nights-pro-bout/

Da Silva blames toss, pitch, rain for Super50 loss

The Trinidad and Tobago Red Force were left red-faced and humbled in home conditions, following a resounding nine-wicket loss to Barbados Pride in an anti-climactic ending to the CG United Super50 Cup final on November 29 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy.

https://newsday.co.tt/2025/12/01/da-silva-blames-toss-pitch-rain-for-super50-loss/