2026 January Friday 2nd                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 1st January - Friday 2nd January, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News 'Walcott's 'Worlds' gold restores confidence as 2026 beckons' Page 46 After picking up his third Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee Sportsman of the year award, Keshorn Walcott expressed how winning his first ever World Championship medal has brought him relief heading into 2026.  Sport Division Daily Express Sport News  'Pooran, Bmobile continue youth push' Some of Trinidad and Tobago’s most promising young cricketers took another step in their development with the completion of the third edition of the bmobile Nicky P. Batting Academy held at the Kumar Rampat Cricket Academy in Point Lisas recently. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/pooran-bmobile-continue-youth-push/article_04ba425a-037f-4101-98cf-10b7c75c977b.html   Monday 5th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 3rd January - Monday 5th January, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Saturday 3rd Sport News 'T&T to host CNA Jean Pierre Youth Netball tourney - Venue to be confirmed' Page 30 T&T has been officially confirmed as the host for the Caribbean Netball Association's (CNA) Jean Pierre Youth Tournament this April, ending a long hiatus for the event on local shores.  Sport Division  Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sunday 4th Sport News 'Walcott, Richards, Bertrand, Gittens-Spotsville share NAAATT honours foro 2025' Page 46 The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) Sportsman of the year, the reigning World Champion Keshorn Walcott, together with field athlete Tyra Gittens-Spotsville, sprinters Jereem Richards and Leah Bertrand shared the top honors when the National Association of Athletics Administration (NAAATT) held its annual awards ceremony on Saturday at the National Racquet Center, Tacarigua.  Sport Division  Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sunday 4th Sport News 'Johnson takes over Calypso Girls team as head coach' Page 40 Netball Trinidad and Tobago (NTT) has appointed former T&T under 16 assistant coach Liselle Johnson as head coach of the country's senior women's netball team.  Sport Division  Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Monday 5th  Sport News 'Dedicated promoter of sport, community man dies - Hart a true patriot' Page 46 Eddie Hart (89), a patriot of local sport and dedicated to the people of Trinidad & Tobago, has passed away. Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts, said Hart was one of a kind and his contributions will be remembered.  Sport Division  Daily Express Monday 5th  Sport News 'TTFA extends condolences on Eddie Hart's passing' The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) extends its sincere condolences to the family, friends and communities mourning the loss of Dr Edward “Eddie” George Hart, HC. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/ttfa-extends-condolences-on-eddie-hart-s-passing/article_c44f1446-d41b-4d46-870e-d60ab1c65437.html   Sport Division  TTT News  Sunday 4th  Sport News 'Former MP And Community Advocate Edward Hart Dies' The community of Tunapuna, along with members of the footballing fraternity, were sent into mourning early Sunday morning. This came after it was announced that former Member of Parliament, community advocate, and founder of the Eddie Hart League, Edward Phillip Hart, had passed away. https://www.ttt.live/former-mp-and-community-advocate-edward-hart-dies/   Sport Division  TTT News  Saturday 3rd Sport News 'TT Netball Association Begins Talent Screening' The Trinidad and Tobago Netball Association has begun the next phase of identifying talent for the Senior Women’s Team, by hosting screening sessions across Trinidad and Tobago. https://www.ttt.live/tt-netball-association-begins-talent-screening/   Thursday 8th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 8th January, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sport News 'Ramharack leads Red Force Divas in Super50 and T20 Blaze'  Page 37 West Indies off spinner Karishma Ramharack will lead the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force Divas as they embark on a high-stakes, dual-tournament campaign in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.    Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sport News 'T&T boxers get championship prep for CAC games'  Page 36 The T&T Boxing Association has announced a resurgence and strategic path to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, United States. It includes the staging of the National Boxing Championships from January 28 to February 1, 2026. Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Sport News 'JLD riders Phillip, Wallace bag gold, bronze in Bromont'  Page 41 JLD Cycling Academy riders Njisane Phillip and Makaira Wallace opened their 2026 campaign with medal performances on the final day of the International Cycling Union's (UCI) Class Two event at the Sylvan Adams Velodrome, Canada on January 7.  Monday 12th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 3rd January - Monday 5th January, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division TTT News  Friday 9th  Sport news  'De Gannes and Sammy Aiming To Inspire Next Generation of Athletes' CARIFTA medallists Janae De Gannes and Christopher Sammy are both looking to inspire other junior athletes to believe that anything is possible. https://www.ttt.live/de-gannes-and-sammy-aiming-to-inspire-next-generation-of-athletes/   Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Saturday 10th Sport news  'TTFA to take over reins, promises revised tourney - Republic Youth Football League paused' Page 46 The 30th edition of the Republic Cup National Youth Football League will not be held in 2026, as Republic Bank confirmed the competition will be put on pause this year to better align their operations with those of the TT Football Association.  Sport Division Daily Express Saturday 10th Sport news  'Targeting Silverware - Ramharack oozing confidence ahead of women's T20 Blaze, Super 50 tourneys' Trinidad and Tobago women’s cricket team captain Karishma Ramharack said her outfit is targeting titles as they head to St Vincent for the Cricket West Indies Women’s T20 Blaze and CG United Women’s Super50 tournaments. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/targeting-silverware/article_c7f3b915-a1bd-46a1-8de1-f107055e71db.html   Thursday 15th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Tuesday 13th January - Thursday 15th January, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Wednesday 14th  Sport News 'TTBA gets hit hard with scaled-down budget' Page 34 Cecil Forde, president of the T&T Boxing Association, said they have had to prioritise their events due to a scaled-down budget allocation ($255,000) from the Government and the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs. Monday 19th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 17th January - Monday 19th January, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo   Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required All Divisions Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Saturday 17th  News 'Parliament pays tribute to late Eddie Hart' Page 8 At the 17th sitting of the House of Representatives, Members of Parliament observed a minute of silence for the recent death of former Tunapuna MP and minister Dr. Edward 'Eddie' Hart. The Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts gave a tribute.  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sunday 18th   News 'Walcott, Campbell cop top First Citizens Awards - Marchan, De Gannes take junior titles' Page 46 T&t's Olympic javelin thrower Keshorn Walcott walked away with the Senior Sportsman of the Year award alongside cyclist Teniel Campbell. President of T&T, Her Excellency Kristine Kangaloo O.R.T.T, presented the awards to both athletes, while Jaden Marchan (athletics) and Janae De Gannes (athletics) secured the Junior Awards.  Tuesday 20th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Tuesday 20th January, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Sport News  'President Kangaloo pays tribute to Lionel Darceuil' President Christine Carla Kangaloo expressed heartfelt condolences on the passing of Lionel D’Arceuil, a distinguished table tennis player and revered national sporting icon. https://newsday.co.tt/2026/01/20/president-kangaloo-pays-tribute-to-lionel-darceuil/   Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Sport News  'National MMA Champs kicks off on January 31' The Trinidad and Tobago Mixed Martial Arts Federation (TT-MMAF) will stage the National Invitational MMA Championship on January 31 at the Woodbrook Youth Facility. https://newsday.co.tt/2026/01/20/national-mma-champs-kicks-off-on-january-31/   Thursday 22nd                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 22nd January, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express Sport News 'Keshorn meets minister, receives his reward' Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts, received a courtesy visit from Trinidad and Tobago’s celebrated javelin thrower and Sports Ambassador, Keshorn Walcott, at the Ministry’s Head Office. During the visit, Minister Watts presented Walcott with his National Incentive and Reward in recognition of his gold medal victory at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, valued at $500,000. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/keshorn-meets-minister-receives-his-reward/article_98063651-b9f3-460f-a257-db32289e8b7b.html Sport Division TTT News Sport News 'Sport Minister Presents Keshorn Walcott With $500,000 Reward for Gold Medal' Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Phillip Watts has presented celebrated javelin thrower and Sports Ambassador Keshorn Walcott with a $500,000 National Incentive and Reward in recognition of his Gold medal-winning performance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan last year. https://www.ttt.live/sport-minister-presents-keshorn-walcott-with-500000-reward-for-gold-medal/   Sport Division TTT News Sport News 'Cyclist Teniel Campbell Targets 2028 Olympics' Trinidad and Tobago cyclist Teniel Campbell is setting her sights on qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, with the ultimate goal of claiming this country’s first Olympic medal in women’s cycling. https://www.ttt.live/cyclist-teniel-campbell-targets-2028-olympics/   Friday 23rd                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 23rd January, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News '$500,000 reward for World Champion Walcott'   Page 45 Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honorable Phillip Watts, on Wednesday, presented javelin thrower and Sports Ambassador Keshorn Walcott with a National Incentive and Reward valued at TT $500,000.  Sport Division  TTT News Sport News 'Ministry of Sport Launches "Keep Pumpin Up Yuh Fitness" Programme'   The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs continues to promote fitness and wellness with the launch of the “Keep Pumping Up Yuh Fitness” aerobics programme. Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Phillip Watts, alongside Sport Ambassadors Dwayne Bravo and Keshorn Walcott, attended the programme’s official launch at the Evolution Fitness car park in Endeavour, Chaguanas. https://www.ttt.live/ministry-of-sport-launches-keep-pumping-up-yuh-fitness-programme/   Monday 26th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 24th January - Monday 26th January, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sunday 25th  Sport News 'Richards pips Nyles to New Balance 300m indoor win' Page 54 T&T sprinter Jereem Richards edged 100 metres Olympic Champion Noah Lyles of the USA to win when both faced off in the Jesse Loubier men's 300m final at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston on Saturday. Celebration Ad for social media Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Monday 26th  News 'Algae, pump failures shut down Morvant, Laventille community pools' Page 9 The Morvant and Laventille Community Swimming Pools have been plagued with algae, rendering it unusable for the public.  Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honorable Phillip Watts responded in the article.  Sport Division Daily Express Monday 26th  Sport News 'No cash, hockey capped - U-21 teams withdrawn from Pan Am Tourneys' Trinidad and Tobago’s Under-21 Men’s and Women’s hockey teams will not contest the Junior Pan American Hockey Championship in Santiago, Chile (April 7–18) after the Trinidad and Tobago Hockey Board (TTHB) said it lacked the funds required to send squads. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/no-cash-hockey-capped/article_2e27282e-7579-4fb0-bc1c-d0450f2cb1c1.html   Sport Division TTT News  Friday 24th   Sport News 'Nicholas Pooran Appointed Sports Ambassador For Trinidad and Tobago' Former West Indies cricketer and Trinbago Knight Riders captain Nicholas Pooran has received his instrument of appointment as a Sports Ambassador for Trinidad and Tobago from the Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Sean Sobers. https://www.ttt.live/nicholas-pooran-appointed-sports-ambassador-for-trinidad-and-tobago/   Media Monitoring Template                      Daily Media Monitoring Report -  Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Media Monitoring Template                      Daily Media Monitoring Report -  Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Media Monitoring Template                      Daily Media Monitoring Report -  Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Media Monitoring Template                      Daily Media Monitoring Report -  Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required February Monday 2nd                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 30th January - Monday 2nd February, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian   Monday February 2nd Sport News  'Star Power ingnites Primary Schools Cricket Launch' Page 36 On Friday 30th January 2026, the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs in collaboration with SporTT, launched the Primary Schools Cricket Programme at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honorable Phillip Watts reinforced the importance of young children being able to start early.  Sport Division Daily Express Friday January 30th Sport News  'Coach Yorke's future could be decided by March'   Within the next two months the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) will make a decision as to whether Dwight Yorke will stay on as head coach of the men’s senior team. This was revealed by Director of Media Communications at the TTFA, Shaun Fuentes, who said both parties had been in discussions on the way forward. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/coach-yorke-s-future-could-be-decided-by-march/article_857b531c-b725-4262-947c-f810b910a662.html   Sport Division Daily Express Friday January 30th Sport News  'Pooran encourages youth to dream big'   On Friday, Sport ambassador Nicholas Pooran challenged young players to dream big and believe their cricket journey can begin at primary school level as the 2026 Primary Schools Cricket Programme was officially launched in the VIP Lounge at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/pooran-encourages-youth-to-dream-big/article_fec9a6b8-ddde-40a3-bb5f-fe74f3d5337d.html   Sport Division TTT News Friday January 30th Sport News  'Five Month Cricket Initiative Set To Reach Schools Nationwide'   The Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago, in collaboration with the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs, officially launched the latest installment of the Primary Schools Cricket Programme at the VIP lounge, Hasely Crawford Stadium. The five-month programme will target schools across the country. https://www.ttt.live/five-month-cricket-initiative-set-to-reach-schools-nationwide/   Sport Division TTT News Friday January 30th Sport News  'Caribbean Premier League Targets Primary Schools With New Cricket Programme'   The Caribbean Premier League is taking its commitment to grassroots cricket development to a new level. CPL executives met with the Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honorable  Phillip Watts last Thursday to discuss an ambitious primary school cricket programme set to roll out in 2026. https://www.ttt.live/caribbean-premier-league-targets-primary-schools-with-new-cricket-programme/   Tuesday 3rd                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Tuesday 3rd February, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sport News 'Lindo places 2nd in weight throw at Millrose Games' Page 36 Nattaly Lindo delivered a stand-out performance for T&T at the Millrose Games, securing a prestigious second-place finish in the women's weight throw. Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Health Plus 'Ministry of Sport wants us to get fitter - Why they're big on aerobics burnouts' Page 25 Keep Pumpin' Up Yuh Fitness Programme Sports, health and education in sync   Wednesday 4th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Wednesday 4th February, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sport News 'Tributes pour in for SSFL, and TTFA stalwart Azaad Khan'   Page 37 The passing of Secondary Schools Football League general secretary, TTFA manager, Azaad Mohammed-Khan.  Sport Division TTT News  Sport News 'Football Fraternity Mourns Influential Figure Azaad Mohammed-Khan'   On Tuesday, the football fraternity lost one of its most influential members, Azaad Mohammed-Khan. Mohammed-Khan, who served in multiple football roles, including General Secretary of the Secondary Schools Football League and former manager of San Juan Jabloteh, passed away after a battle with illness. https://www.ttt.live/football-fraternity-mourns-influential-figure-azaad-mohammed-khan/   Thursday 5th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 5th February, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News 'Sport professionals graduate from TTOC/MSYA capacity building programme' Page 43 Graduates were the centre of attention as the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs (MSYA), hosted a certificate distribution ceremony on Saturday. The cohort included 58 graduates from the Sport Administration (Level 1) course and 57 graduates from the Community Coaching Programme. Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News 'Jamaica, T&T make Olympic history in four-man bobsleigh' Page 42 For the first time in Olympic history, two tropical nations, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, will compete in the premier four-man bobsleigh event.  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News 'Alleyne, Gatcliffe to carry national pride at Milano Cortina Winter Games' Page 40 Alpine skiers Nikhil Alleyne and Emma Gatcliffe have been named the nation's flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Monday 9th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 6th February - Monday 9th February, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Youth Division  TTT News  News 'Basilon Street Youth Development Centre Set To Reopen After A Decade' After nearly a decade of closure, the Basilon Street Youth Development Centre is now on the path to reopening its doors to the young people of East Port of Spain. On Thursday, the Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honorable Phillip Watts toured the facility alongside representatives of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force and the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service, as discussions continue regarding reopening the facility. https://www.ttt.live/basilon-street-youth-development-centre-set-to-reopen-after-a-decade/   Thursday 10th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Tuesday 10th February, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo   Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News 'Holder: I never dreamed of getting 100 wickets in all formats'   Page 39 All-rounder, Jason Holder wrote his name into the history books on Saturday by becoming the first West Indian to take 100 wickets in all three formats of the game.  Test Matches - 162 wickets in 69 ODIs - 159 wickets in 138 T20 - 101 wickets in 90 Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News 'Joseph shines with taekwondo gold'   Page 39 T&T taekwondo athlete Skye Joseph has started her 2026 campaign on a positive note. Joseph produced a dominating gold medal performance recently, at the 2026 Florida Cup, Miami, USA, on Saturday.  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News 'Glasgow inspires T&T Under-17s 8-0 rout of Sint Maarten'   Page 38 T&T under-17 footballers got a brace from substitute Kanye Glasgow enroute to demolishing Sint Maarten 8-0 to keep their chances of progressing to the next round of the Concacaf Under-17 World Cup Qualifiers from Group A at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo, yesterday. Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News 'International School of PoS spikes two titles'   Page 36 The International School of Port of Spain(ISPS), girls' team was the lone school to come away with two titles when the curtain came down on the T&T Secondary Schools Volleyball League(SSVL) at the Eastern Regional Indoor Sports Arena in Tacarigua on Sunday.  They captured the: U-17 Division title Open Division title Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Health News 'What's at stake in the Ministry of Sports health kick - Overcoming the poor state of health in our nation'   Page 25 A discussion on the state of the health in our nation and how our Ministry (MSYA) along with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education plans to improve overall health in T&T. Thursday 19th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 19th February, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian    Sport News 'Campbell strikes gold in Scratch race, sprint team snares bronze for T&T'   Page 38  Teniel Campbell won the first gold medal of the Pan American Track Cycling Championships in Santiago, Chile. While the trio of Nicholas Paul, Zion Pulido & Kwesi Brown took home the bronze medal in the team sprint. Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian    Sport News 'Forde, Cox on Waterman's death: A gaping hole left in boxing'   Page 37 A gaping hole has been left in boxing's development programme following the death of national coach Anthony Waterman. Friday 20th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 20th February, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sport News 'Paul pedals to Kerin Gold in Chile - Campbell takes bronze in scratch race'   Page 38 Nicholas Paul executed a perfect ride in the men's kerin final yesterday to secure Trinidad and Tobago's second gold medal of the Pan American Track Cycling Championships in Santiago, Chile. Meanwhile, Akil Campbell brought the T&T medal tally to four by claiming bronze in the men's scratch race.  Monday 23rd                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 21st February - Monday 23rd February, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad & Tobago Guardian   Sunday 22nd Sport News 'Paul pedals to match sprint gold for T&T'   Page 46 Nicholas Paul sealed the gold medal in the final of the men's match sprint event, his second gold medal at the Pan American Track Cycling Championships in Santiago, Chile on Saturday. Sport Division Trinidad & Tobago Guardian   Monday 23rd  Sport News 'Campbell captures 2nd bronze medal at PanAm Championships'   Page 28 T&T's Akil Campbell got his second medal of the Pan American Track Cycling Championships with a bronze medal in the men's Elimination race yesterday.  Media Monitoring Template                      Daily Media Monitoring Report -  Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Media Monitoring Template                      Daily Media Monitoring Report -  Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Media Monitoring Template                      Daily Media Monitoring Report -  Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required March Monday 2nd                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 26th February - Monday 2nd March, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Saturday 28th, Feb Sport News 'Winning Pan Am cyclists saluted by Sport Minister Watts'   Page 38 The Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts celebrated the recent success of the 11-member T&T cycling team at the recently concluded Pan American Track Championship in Santiago, Chile at a function held at the VIP Lounge, Hasely Crawford Stadium.  Sport Division Daily Express  Friday 27th, Feb Sport News 'Celebration and recognition - Minister Watts lauds T&T cyclists' Pan Am performance'   Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Phillip Watts singled out the national cyclists for recognition when the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago hosted a reception at the VIP Silver Room of the Hasely Crawford Stadium, yesterday to honour the national track cycling squad following a successful campaign in Santiago, Chile. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/celebration-and-recognition/article_d2b98695-d3ef-41fb-98fe-fe2828d4eea5.html   Sport Division Daily Express  Thursday 26th, Feb Sport News 'WADA Officials meet Sport Minister'   The Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, Phillip Watts, received a courtesy visit from representatives of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) at his head office. Discussions focused on the well-being and support of all athletes, the promotion of clean sport, and ongoing collaboration to strengthen anti-doping systems and education in Trinidad and Tobago.  https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/wada-officials-meet-sport-minister/article_8dc691f3-d121-45c0-b8aa-a81589b089df.html   Sport Division TTT News Friday 27th, Feb Sport News 'National Cyclists Honoured After Pan American Success'   On Friday, Trinidad and Tobago national track cyclists Nicholas Paul, Teniel Campbell and Akil Campbell were honoured by the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs for their medal-earning performances at the Pan American Track Cycling Championships in Santiago, Chile. https://www.ttt.live/national-cyclists-honoured-after-pan-american-success/   Sport Division TTT News Thursday 26th, Feb Sport News 'Clean Sport In Focus: Minister Watts meets WADA Officials'   Trinidad and Tobago’s commitment to clean sport took centre stage on Thursday, as the Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, Phillip Watts, welcomed officials from the World Anti-Doping Agency to his Port of Spain office. https://www.ttt.live/clean-sport-in-focus-minister-watts-meets-wada-officials/   Friday 6th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 6th March, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News 'Pollard backs youth cricket programme - "Sport was my way out" ' Page 44 Former West Indies captain & Sport Ambassador Kieron Pollard has endorsed the Youth Hardball Community Cricket Programme recently launched by the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs and SporTT. He highlighted its importance in shaping young lives.    Sport Division Daily Express Sport News 'CEO urges NGBs to prioritise ' The Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SporTT) has told several national governing bodies (NGBs) that it has capped subvention support at $1.3 million for the current fiscal year. CEO Jason Williams says the agency will be asking NGBs to rank their priority events so the limited funds can be directed where they will have the most impact. Monday 9th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 7th Match - Monday 9th March, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian   Saturday 7th Sport News 'Carrington leads T&T charge for Carifta Swimming Championships'   Page 38 Liam Carrington will lead a formidable 31-member T&T swim team into the Carifta Swimming and Open Water Championships. The team comprises of boys and girls from ages 11-18. Sport Division TTT News  Friday 6th  Sport News 'Minister Watts Prioritises Good Governance In Sporting Bodies' Since taking office in 2025, Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts says he has made good governance of the nation’s sporting bodies his top priority, and he’s putting numbers to his progress. https://www.ttt.live/minister-watts-prioritises-good-governance-in-sporting-bodies/   Tuesday 10th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Tuesday 10th March, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News '"Invincible twins'" lead 74-strong athlete contingent to Carifta Games'   Page 38 Defending multi-event Under-20 gold medallists Tyrique and Tenique Vincent, famously known as the "Invincible Twins" headline a huge 74-athlete contingent set to represent T&T a the Carifta Games in Grenada over the traditional Easter weekend, from April 4-6. Sport Division Daily Express Sport News 'Romany wins Ariapta Midnight 10K'   Nicholas Romany emerged the winner of the Bafasports T&T Midnight 10K Ariapita Road Race, which took place through the streets of Port of Spain early Sunday morning. Romany stopped the clock at 31 minutes, 39.3 seconds to take top honours in the men’s division, finishing ahead of training partner Tafari Waldron, who crossed the line in 32 minutes, 16.2 seconds.  https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/romany-wins-ariapita-midnight-10k/article_b469023f-e582-4ba8-9fef-4ad9ed73e8bb.html   Sport Division TTT News Sport News 'Tree Planting Initiative Marks Commonwealth Day In T&T'   The Trinidad and Tobago Commonwealth Games Association marked Commonwealth Day on Monday with a symbolic tree-planting exercise, highlighting the importance of environmental sustainability. https://www.ttt.live/tree-planting-initiative-marks-commonwealth-day-in-tt/   Monday 16th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 14th - Monday 16th March, 2026                 Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Saturday 14th  Sport News 'Richards to lead T&T quartet to World Indoors'   Page 45 World 400m 2022 indoor champion, Jereem "The Drream" Richards will lead a four-member team to the 21st World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland from March 20-22. Sport Division TTT News Friday 13th   Sport News 'Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs Launches Shuttle Smash' The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs continues to target grass-root development in various sporting disciplines. On Friday, the Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Phillip Watts was on hand at the Brazil Secondary School to launch the Shuttle Smash, Introduction to Badminton Programme. April Tuesday 7th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 2nd April - Tuesday 7th April, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sunday 5th  Sport News 'Cyclist Colin 'Creepy' Wilson dies following tragic crash at Grand Prix' Page 48 The cycling community is in mourning following the tragic death of former national cyclist Colin 'Creepy' Wilson. He passed en route to the San Fernando General Hospital after a crash on the opening day of the Easter International Cycling Grand Prix Programme.  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Monday 6th  Sport News 'McMillan-Cole, Carrington swim to Carifta gold' Page 26 Ethan McMillan-Cole and Liam Carrington were the lone gold medal winners for T&T on the opening night of finals at the 39th Carifta Aquatics Championships. In addition to the two gold medals, T&T swimmers also bagged five silver, and three bronze to end the first day of competition.  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Tuesday 7th   Sport News 'Browne pedals to keirin title' Page 33 T&T's Kwesi Brown completed the men's sprint & keirin double when the T&TCF Easter Grand Prix/Caribbean Track Cycling Championships concluded on Sunday night at the National Cycling Centre, Couva.  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Tuesday 7th   Sport News 'Jankey brothers , Torkar, Perkins top U-21 beach vball again' Page 32 The duos Sadie Tokar & Bianca Perkins (women) and Josiah Jankey & his brother Jerome Jankey (men) won the second legs of their respective TT Volleyball Federation Trinbago Beach Volleyball tour Under-23 Division Tournaments at Mission Beach, Toco on Sunday.  Sport Division  TTT News Saturday 4th  Sport News 'Sport Minister Extends Condolences After Cyclist Colin Wilson Dies In Tragic Accident' Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts, has extended his deepest condolences to the family, friends, and the entire cycling fraternity following the tragic passing of former national cyclist Colin “Creepy” Wilson on Friday. https://www.ttt.live/sport-minister-extends-condolences-after-cyclist-colin-wilson-dies-in-tragic-accident/   Wednesday 8th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Wednesday 8th April, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad & Tobago Guardian  Sport News 'T&T Carifta team in top five performance' Page 38 T&T's 2-26 Carifta Games team became the fourth most successful contingent to participate in the annuall regional showcase of junior track and field talent. From April 4-6, the country's most successful team since 2007 accumalated 35 medals. Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts heaped praise on the young national heroes.  Sport Division Trinidad & Tobago Guardian  Sport News 'Carrington, Anthony double up as swimmers snare 15 more medals' Page 34 USA-based Liam Carrington won two individual gold medals in record times, while Zahara Anthony also doubled up for T&T in a jaul of six fold medals, five silver, and four bronze.  The T&T swimmers are third on the table with 43 medals, the most of any of the 24 countries competing, consisting of 14 gold, 15 silver and 14 bronze medals.  Sport Division Daily Express  Sport News 'Carifta athletes celebrated - Minister Watts lauds exceptional T&T' Many medals were on display at the VIP Lounge of the Piarco International Airport, yesterday, as the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs celebrated Trinidad and Tobago’s excellent showing at the Carifta Games in St George’s, Grenada. Shortly after touching down at Piarco, the T&T athletes were showered with praise by Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Phillip Watts. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/carifta-athletes-celebrated/article_2cdc30cd-a9b0-4b01-a313-37cd2bbed9d8.html   Sport Division TTT News Sport News 'Minister Watts Praises CARIFTA Teams' Standout Showing In Grenada' Trinidad and Tobago’s CARIFTA track and field team was welcomed home and the government is calling its performance in Grenada nothing short of historic. Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Phillip Watts welcomed the athletes back on Tuesday afternoon, saying that this was the country’s best CARIFTA showing since 2010 and possibly the third-best performance in the Games’ history. https://www.ttt.live/minister-watts-praises-carifta-teams-standout-showing-in-grenada/   Sport Division TTT News Sport News 'Spartans Triumph in Legacy Basketball Final' After months of exciting action at the University of the West Indies Sports and Physical Education Centre (UWI SPEC), Spartans TT emerged victorious in the final of the Legacy Invitational Basketball Tournament. https://www.ttt.live/spartans-triumph-in-legacy-basketball-final/   Thursday 9th April Thursday 9th                Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 9th April 2026               Prepared by: Alain Martinez Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad & Tobago Guardian  Sport News T&T Swimmers finish third with 59 medals Ethan McMillan-Cole and USA-based Liam Carrington recorded individual record-breaking performances and also set a new time during the Boys 15-17 relay swim at the Pierre Samot Community Aquatic Centre, Le Lamentin, Martinique, on Tuesday night. T&T swimmers tallied the most medals of all 24 participating countries, 59 medals, two more than last year. https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/carifta-aquatics-championships-tt-swimmers-finish-third-with-59-medals-6.2.2557953.b040c33dd6 Monday 13th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 11th April - Monday 13th April, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sunday 12th Sport News 'Waterpolo men, women off to CAC Qualifiers' Page 41 T&T's senior men and women water polo teams left early Saturday morning for Cali, Colombia, where they will compete in the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games Water Polo Qualifying Event that will be hosted by Panam Aquatics.   Tuesday 14th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Tuesday 14th April, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division TTT News Sport News 'George replaces Williams as SporTT CEO' The Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago has a new, acting CEO. She is Arlene George who replaces Jason Williams who had been in the position full-time since 2020. Williams vacated his post on March 31 after his contract was not renewed. He leaves after a 14-year association with SporTT, having joined the organisation in 2012. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/george-replaces-williams-as-sportt-ceo/article_ecb83cb7-0cfe-4efe-bce7-d8fdb851d9fd.html   Thursday 16th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 16th April, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division TTT News  Sport News 'Emotional Farewell For Cyclist Colin "Creepy" Wilson After Racing Tragedy' Family, friends, and fans filed into the Church of the Assumption in Maraval on Wednesday to pay their respects to former national cyclist Colin ‘Creepy’ Wilson, who passed away following an accident at the Easter International Cycling Grand Prix. https://www.ttt.live/emotional-farewell-for-cyclist-colin-creepy-wilson-after-racing-tragedy/   Sport Division TTT News  Sport News 'Government Backs UWI Games 2026 Ahead of May Kick-Off' The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs has thrown its support behind the upcoming UWI Games 2026, following a courtesy visit from senior executives of the University of the West Indies. The visiting UWI delegation, led by Deputy Principal Professor Derek Chadee, met with Minister Phillip Watts and Permanent Secretary Penelope Bradshaw-Niles to discuss preparations for the multi-campus games. https://www.ttt.live/government-backs-uwi-games-2026-ahead-of-may-kick-off/   Friday 17th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 17th April, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad & Tobago Guardian  Sport News 'T&T U-16 netballers top St. Lucia to remain unbeaten' Page 38 Curleen Lara's sharp shooting remained the focal point of T&T's undefeated campaign as the hosts upstaged St. Lucia 43-20 in the Jean Pierre Caribbean Youth Netball Tournament at UWI SPEC, St. Augustine on Wednesday.    Sport Division Trinidad & Tobago Guardian  Sport News 'Arena365 swings for the fences, signs Pooran in "New Model" cricket partnerships ' Page 37 In a move that signals a major shift away from traditional endorsement deals, Arena365 announced yesterday that it has signed T20 superstar Nicholas Pooran as its Official Brand Ambassador.   Sport Division Daily Express Sport News 'One win away' Trinidad and Tobago’s senior women’s football team will play their most significant match in over a decade when they face El Salvador for a place in the November 2026, CONCACAF Women’s Championship this evening. It is their biggest fixture since the intercontinental playoff for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, a campaign that saw T&T come agonisingly close to an historic qualification. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/one-win-away/article_1ee0f80f-46d3-4fac-8917-69184ec93da5.html   Youth Division TTT News News 'T&T Join Global Conversations At UN ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026' The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs proudly joined the global community at the United Nations ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026, that took place from April 14-16 at the UN Headquarters in New York https://www.instagram.com/p/DXNhyd4kdbc/?img_index=1   Monday 20th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 18th April - Monday 20th April, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Saturday 18th Sport News  'T&T retains Jean Pierre Youth Netball Title' Page 38 T&T repeat as champions of the Jean Pierre Caribbean Youth Netball Tournament, defending their crown on home soil. The team went unbeaten, winning all six of their games while scoring 253 and conceding 79 during their campaign.  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Saturday 18th Sport News  'Ceren's brace puts T&T women out World Cup qualifiers' Page 38 A double strike from Branda Ceren confined T&T women football team to their first defeat, 2-0 in Group F of the Concacaf W Championships, and Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers, which officially ended the T&T campaign last Friday. Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Saturday 18th Sport News  'T&T sprint team led by Paul finishes 6th at UCI World Cup' Page 37 Trinidad and Tobago's trio of Nicholas Paul, Njisane Phillip, and Zion Pulido returned an overall sixth-place finish in the men's team sprint of the UCI Track World Cup in China last Friday. Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sunday 19th  Sport News  'T&T U-19 girls, boys teams snare bronze' Page 47 The T&T girls and boys Under-19 teams both secured bronze medals when the team competitions at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Americas Caribbean Youth Championships continued in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Saturday.  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Monday 20th  Sport News  'T&T under-15 boys secure t-tennis bronze' Page 31 Trinidad & Tobago noys' under-15 team of Mateo Mollineau, Daniel Bhim, Ethan Mohammed and Jared Simon added a third bronze medal when the team competitions at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Americas Caribbean Youth Championships continued in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, yesterday.  Tuesday 21st                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Tuesday 21st April, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sport News 'Fraser storms into main draw at youth table tennis' Page 30 France-based Chloe Fraser of T&T stormed into the main draw of the Girls' Under-19 singles competition after she topped her round robin series in the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Americas Caribbean Youth Championships. Sport Division  Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sport News 'Double crowns for Ghuran siblings, D'Juran' Page 29 Squash siblings Gia and Evan Ghuran amd Ross D'Juran were dominant ober the past week, as each claimed two titles at the Dasani Junior Squash Nationals at the Indoor Court of the Queen's Park Oval in St. Clair.  Sport Division  Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sport News 'Francis: Competitive inexperience cost T&T at CAC Qualifiers' Page 28 Inexperience took its toll on the T&T teams at the recent Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games Qualifiers in Cali, Colombia, with both the country's men's and women's teams failing to earn qualifying berts for the CAC Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, scheduled for July 24 to August 8. Thursday 23rd                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 23rd April, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News 'Fraser, Thong get Youth t-tennis doubles silver' Page 46 T&T's Chloe Fraser and Jordan Thong came up short, ending this country's 13-year gold medal drought in the doubles competition at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Americas Caribbean Youth Championships.  Sport Division TTT News Sport News '65 Grants Awarded To Athletes and Sporting Bodies The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs continues to play its role in supporting athletes in Trinidad and Tobago. On Wednesday, the Ministry distributed 65 grants to athletes and sporting bodies at the National Racquet Centre in Tacarigua, with the aim of aiding them with upcoming competitions, training, travel expenses, and other amenities for 2026. Sport Division TTT News Sport News 'Boxer Tianna Guy Welcomes Sports Grant Support' Trinidad and Tobago National boxer Tianna Guy has hailed the distribution of grants by the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs for sporting athletes and organisations. Guy, who was among the 65 recipients, said that it will aid her in seeking out high-level training partners as she prepares for the Central American and Caribbean Games in August. Monday 27th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 25th April - Monday 27th April, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Saturday 25th  Sport News 'Sports Minister Distributes over $3M to athletes, sporting bodies' Page 36 Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, The Honourable Phillip Watts distributed some $3 million in grants to 70 athletes, Sport-Serving Bodies and National Governing Bodies during a ceremony held at the National Racquet Sports Centre last Wednesday.  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sunday 26th   Sport News 'Paul pulls off bronze in keirin final' Page 45 Nicholas Paul secured the bronze medal for T&T in the men's keirin final of the UCI Track World Cup in Nilai, Malaysia. Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Monday 27th    Sport News 'Paul takes sprint silver at UCI World Cup' Page 38 Nicholas Paul secured his second medal of the UCI Track World Cup in Nilai, Malaysia, yesterday, securing the silver medal after he was edged out by Dutch sprint Ace, Harrie Lavreysen. Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Monday 27th    Sport News 'Paul contemplating retiring after not receiving government funding' Page 35 T&T's highest rank amateur boxer, Nigel Paul is strongly considering retiring from the sport after being excluded from the list of athletes to receive funding from the government.  Media Monitoring Template                      Daily Media Monitoring Report -  Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Media Monitoring Template                      Daily Media Monitoring Report -  Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Media Monitoring Template                      Daily Media Monitoring Report -  Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required May Monday 4th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 2nd May - Monday 4th May, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Saturday 2nd Sport News 'Cocoyea Swimming Pool Set For September Reopening After Repair Delays' Page 35 The Cocoyea Swimming pool is expected to reopen by September, following delays that the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts, says stem from mis-management and administrative setbacks under the previous government.  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Monday 4th  Sport News 'SporTT blanks Jr. Pan Am cycling team - no funding' Page 38 The National Junior Cycling Team sprint trio of Kafele De Sormeaux, Christian Nelson, and Zion Lucas' hopes of defending T&T's team sprint title at the Junior Pan American Championships in Mexico, ended before they even set foot abroad. The request for funding by the T&T Cycling Federation to SporTT was turned down. Tuesday 5th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report -  Tuesday 5th May, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News 'SporTT says Cycling Federation was not compliant to get funding' Page 38 A combination of lack of funds, non-compliance or both is being blamed for the country's inability to participate in the Junior Pan American Cycling Championships. The T&T Cycling Federation currently has eight outstanding expense reports spanning the current and previous financial years.  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News 'TTFA appoints King as senior team head coach'  Page 38 Derek King has been been appointed coach of the senior mens' football team on a full time basis. He replaces former coach, Dwight Yorke.  Wednesday 6th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 9th May - Monday 11th May, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Saturday 9th Sport News ''Nakhid tells SSFL players to make hard decisions Page 38 Parliamentary Secretary in the Minister of Sport ad Youth Affairs, Senator David Nakhid, says that in order for the players in the Secondary Schools Football League to go on and achieve greater success, they must make the hard decisions now.  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sunday 10th Sport News ''NGBs call for Minister's presence as SporTT funding meeting looms Page 45 Wednesday 13th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Wednesday 13th May, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express Sport News 'Road race safety review coming - Aftermath of Marathon mishap' National Association of Athletics Administrators of Trinidad and Tobago (NAAATT) and the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs are preparing to review safety protocols and sanctioning requirements for public road events in the wake of the hit-and-run incident involving veteran runner Curtis Forbes during the Bafasports Midnight Marathon. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/road-race-safety-review-coming/article_2fdeb4b9-2ec8-4391-942e-010a69c69284.html   Sport Division Daily Express Sport News 'SporTT meets with NGBs' Fifteen sporting disciplines, compri­sing aquatics, athletics, basketball, boxing, cricket, cycling, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, netball, rugby, sailing, tennis, and volleyball, met with the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SporTT) on Monday at the National Racquet Sport Centre, Tacarigua. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/sportt-meets-with-ngbs/article_fd9479dc-594e-4564-a6ff-2dbb25ad5f5f.html   Thursday 14th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 14th May, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sport News 'SOTT golden performances from Smith and Parris'   Page 39 The 2026 Special Olympics T&T (SOTT) National Games are officially underway. Across the country, athletes are competing for more than just medals, they are showing the world their talent, strength, and joy.   Sport Division Daily Express Sport News 'Phillip, Wallace strike gold - Teniel Campbell claims silver in omnium'   Trinidad and Tobago’s sprint cyclists Makaira Wallace and Njisane Phillip both claimed gold when they opened their first UCI Class 1 assignment of the year last evening, in Santiago, Chile, at the Copa Chile de Ciclismo de Pista #1 at the Velodromo de Peñalolén. And TTO endurance rider Teniel Campbell copped silver in the women’s omnium. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/world/phillip-wallace-strike-gold/article_0aea5865-3e8b-4ba5-a3c0-56f894ba9ce7.html   Friday 15th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 15th May, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News 'Des Vignes wants Sport and Culture Fund Board Appointed' Member of Parliament for Diego Martin West, Hans Des Vignes, has called for the immediate appointment of the board of directors for the Prime Minister’s Sport and Culture Fund, which operates under the Office of the Prime Minister. During an opposition media conference on Thursday, Des Vignes made the plea in response to the funding freeze by the Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SporTT). https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/des-vignes-wants-sport-and-culture-fund-board-appointed-6.2.2584983.9e68ed01eb   Sport Division TTT News Sport News 'T&T Strengthens Sporting Ties Ahead of FIFA World Cup' Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Phillip Watts welcomed high-level representatives from the United States, Canada and Mexico on Wednesday for a courtesy visit focused on strengthening partnerships in sport and, in particular, the upcoming FIFA World Cup. https://www.ttt.live/tt-strengthens-sporting-ties-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup/   Sport Division Daily  Express Sport News 'Gold rush' TTO’s top female international rider Teniel Campbell and the USA-based Alexi Ramirez both delivered medal-winning rides, while the country’s sprint representatives also made their mark. Njisane Phillip captured gold in the men’s keirin and Makaira “Maki” Wallace stormed to the women’s individual sprint title, helping Trinidad and Tobago finish the day with six medals--four gold, one silver and one bronze—and nine overall across the two-day meet. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/gold-rush/article_2941440d-8215-441d-b913-3e21148aa5cc.html   Monday 18th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 16th May - Monday 18th May, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sunday 17th Sport News 'Phillip, Wallace pedal to keirin, sprint doubles'   Page 46 T&T's Njisane Phillip and Makaira Wallace captured the men's and women's keirin and individual sprint doubles at the Chile Cycling Cup at the Velodromo de Penalolen in Santiago, Chile, last Friday and Saturday.  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sunday 17th Sport News 'Martinez, Julian and Anthony dominate at ASATT meet'   Page 44 Marena Martinez, Chloe-Marie Julian and USA-based Zachary Anthony won three gold medals each when the Aquatics Sports Association of T&T (ASATT) National Long Course Championship second night of finals concluded at the National Aquatic Centre, Balmain, Couva, last Friday.  Thursday 21st                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 21st May, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News 'PM Persad-Bissessar pledges $$$ support for sports'   Page 38 Amid concerns about a lack of funding for National Governing Bodies, Prime Minister, The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar has assured that her government fully supports grassroots sports and sports in general.   Monday 25th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 23rd May - Monday 25th May, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Saturday 23rd Sport News 'Emrit calls on Udecott for greater access to BLCA' Page 38 Victorious head coach of the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force cricket team, Rayad Emrit, has urged the Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (UDECOTT) to grant access to facilities at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy for training and preparation of the senior national team. Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sunday 24th  Sport News 'Junior Elite Sports Psychology Programme Closes' The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs and SporTT have wrapped up a six-week mental skills programme for young athletes. Minister Watts  called it a critical investment, saying programmes focused on mental performance and resilience are support structures the Ministry intends to expand. https://www.ttt.live/junior-elite-sports-psychology-programme-closes/   Friday 29th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 29th May, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express Sport News 'Paul pleased with Germany stint' TOP TTO cyclist Nicholas Paul capped a demanding stint on the German sprint circuit in emphatic fashion last week, sweeping all six races across four stops. He said the run of victories gave him a clear measure of where his form stands as he builds toward the season’s bigger international targets. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/paul-pleased-with-germany-stint/article_2f257a6f-2fbc-4f7c-a9e2-23a9c54d2630.html   Sport Division Daily Express Sport News 'Cardines celebrates European glory' Few Trinidad and Tobago footballers can boast of lifting a European championship trophy. However, Rio Cardines experienced that special moment when his English Premier League club, Crystal Palace FC, defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final on Wednesday, the first European final appearance for both clubs. French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta netted the second-half winner. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/cardines-celebrates-european-glory/article_1db18ee0-9fc5-42ac-817e-ef23c53ccf02.html   Wednesday 27th Wednesday 27th                     Daily Media Monitoring Report - Wednesday 27th May 2026               Prepared by: Alain Martinez Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express Sport News 'Nakhid's son called up' ALI KAZIM NAKHID, son of former national football captain David Nakhid, is one of three new faces called up, as head coach Derek King yesterday announced a 22-man Trinidad and Tobago senior men’s squad for the upcoming international friendly against World Cup-bound South Korea https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/nakhid-s-son-called-up/article_806336bd-a319-4926-a255-ba67ae46320e.html   Sport Division Daily Express Sport News 'Browne wins 200m time trial' Olympian Kwesi Browne underlined his sprint pedigree on Saturday night, powering to the Elite Men’s 200m time trial title as the Trinidad and Tobago Cycling Federation’s National Track Cycling Championships continued at the National Velodrome in Couva. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/browne-wins-200m-time-trial/article_0d88960d-aa4c-4e73-b9e3-23993fab9106.html   Thursday 28th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 28th May, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News 'T&T to host Test series against Pakistan'   Page 46 The grand finale of the Cricket West Indies Men's International Home Series will take place in Trinidad and Tobago. The West Indies men will square off against Pakistan in a thrilling two-match Test series that includes a major milestone for cricket.  Sport Division Daily Express Sport News 'Aubrey David a champion in Guatemala   Aubrey David the former Trinidad and Tobago men’s national team captain is a champions again, and proving that at age 35, he retains his ability at club level. David’s Guatemala club CSD Municipal are the 2026 Guatemalan Liga Nacional Clausura champions after a 2-1 win (6-2 on aggregate) win over CSD Xelajú MC. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/world/aubrey-david-a-champion-in-guatemala/article_b6465243-fb8b-4ab2-b99a-969fbb117775.html   June June 1st June 1st                   Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 30th June - Monday 1st June, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Saturday 30th Sport News 'Wilkinson on target with historic Pan Am archery gold medal'   Page 46 T&T's junior archer Rondon Wilkinson has created history by winning this country's first gold medal at the Pan American Championships.  Sport Divsion Daily Express Sport News 'Girls get badminton exposure' On Saturday 30th May, The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs hosted the closing ceremony of its Let Her Play—Shuttle Smash Badminton Introductory Programme at the Eastern Regional Indoor Sporting Arena, Orange Grove Road, Tacarigua. The event brought together participants and supporters from Brazil Secondary, Couva West Secondary, and Marabella South Secondary Schools for a morning of skills demonstrations and exhibition matches. June 8th       June 8th                Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 6th June - Monday 8th June 2026                                         Prepared by: Alain Martinez Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Youth Affairs Trinidad and Tobago Guardian   Saturday 6th June News Gov't bringing law to regulate children's social media usage   Page 6 Legislation to regulate social media for children under age 12 will be among Government's legislative agenda for the Second Session of Parliament. Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian   Sunday 7th  Sport News Midfielder Phillips pumped by return of senior players       Page 46 Reon Moore and Ryan Telfer, both known for their ability to get pass opponents with sheer pace, have returned to the Trinidad and Tobago senior men’s football team ahead of Tuesday’s important friendly against hosts Russia at the Kaliningrad Arena. https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/phillips-pumped-by-return-of-senior-players-6.2.2600811.f5bc87cc32   Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian   Sunday 7th June Sport News         Adams delivers first-round KO of Guariguan     Page 47 T&T boxer Shantal Adams delivered a first-round knockout of Venezuelan Heidi Guariguan on Friday night in Caracas. Shantal is set to challenge compatriot Tiana Guy for a title bout at the end of the year. Youth Affairs Trinidad and Tobago Guardian         Monday 8th June Youth NPTA supports Govt's plan to restrict children's social media use   Page 9 The National Council Parent Teachers Association (NPTA), intends to make their voice heard on issues such as, school violence, parental responsibility and children's access to social media. Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian         Monday 8th June Sport News Jereem lands bronze at Diamond League in Stockholm     Page 37 Jereem "The Dream" Richards delivered a season's best (SB) time of  44.87 seconds in the men's 400-metre final to land the bronze medal in yesterday's Diamond League event in Stockholm, Sweden. https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/jereem-lands-bronze-at-diamond-league-in-stockholm-6.2.2601210.707bfb86bd   Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian   Monday 8th June Sport News Boxer Adams: I just wanted to win     Page 39 Shantal Adams, the new face of women's boxing in Trinidad and Tobago, is basking in the glory of a first-round victory over Venezuelan Heidi Guariguan in Caracas on Friday. June 8th       June 8th                Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 6th June - Monday 8th June 2026                                         Prepared by: Alain Martinez Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Youth Affairs Trinidad and Tobago Guardian   Saturday 6th June Youth Gov't bringing law to regulate children's social media usage   Page 6 Legislation to regulate social media for children under age 12 will be among Government's legislative agenda for the Second Session of Parliament. Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian   Sunday 7th  Sport News Midfielder Phillips pumped by return of senior players       Page 46 Speedy attackers Reon Moore and Ryan Telfer, both known for their ability to get pass opponents with sheer pace, have returned to the Trinidad and Tobago senior men’s football team ahead of Tuesday’s important friendly against hosts Russia at the Kaliningrad Arena. https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/phillips-pumped-by-return-of-senior-players-6.2.2600811.f5bc87cc32   Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian   Sunday 7th June Sport News         Adams delivers first-round KO of Guariguan     Page 47 T&T boxer Shantal Adams delivered a first-round knockout of Venezuelan Heidi Guariguan on Friday night in Caracas. Youth Affairs Trinidad and Tobago Guardian         Monday 8th June Youth NPTA supports Govt's plan to restrict children's social media use   Page 9 Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian         Monday 8th June Sport News Jereem lands bronze at Diamond League in Stockholm     Page 37 Jereem "The Dream" Richards delivered a season's best (SB) time of  44.87 seconds in the men's 400-metre final to land the bronze medal in yesterday's Diamond League event in Stockholm, Sweden. https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/jereem-lands-bronze-at-diamond-league-in-stockholm-6.2.2601210.707bfb86bd   Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian   Monday 8th June Sport News Boxer Adams: I just wanted to win     Page 39 Shantal Adams, the new face of women's boxing in Trinidad and Tobago, is basking in the glory of a first-round victory over Venezuelan Heidi Guariguan in Caracas on Friday. June 9th     June 9th                Daily Media Monitoring Report - Tuesday 9th June, 2026               Prepared by: Alain Martinez               Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News Ahye, Webster, triple-gold Duverney shine at Deon Lendore Classic     Page 43 T&T’s sprint star Michelle-Lee Ahye of Memphis Pioneers and Revell Webster of Concorde Athletics Club sped to victory in the respective women’s and men’s Open 100-metre events at the Abilene Wildcats Deon Lendore Classic, held at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo, Port-of-Spain, on Saturday. https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/ahye-webster-triplegold-duverney-shine-at-deon-lendore-classic-6.2.2602003.4dac259cca   Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News Walkins, Balfour depart for historic World Cup of Darts appearance     Page 47 Trinidad and Tobago darts representatives Joshua Balfour and James Walklin departed for Frankfurt, Germany, where they are set to make history as the first pair to represent the twin-island republic at the 2026 BetVictor World Cup of Darts. https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/walklin-balfour-depart-for-historic-world-cup-of-darts-appearance-6.2.2601905.68e5aecd04   June 10th       June 10th                Daily Media Monitoring Report - Wednesday 10th June, 2026               Prepared by: Alain Martinez Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News Sinnette calls for boxing in communities to combat crime         Page 42 Kirt Sinnette, Chairman of the Boxing Board of Control and former T&T boxer, has called for a national effort to bring boxing back into communities   Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News Soca Warriors succumb to 3-0 loss to Russia         Page 44 T&T’s senior footballers succumbed to a 3-0 defeat to Russia in their second international friendly match at the Kaliningrad Arena in Russia on Tuesday. And had it not been for the heroics of goalkeeper Denzil Smith between the posts, the margin of defeat would have been even wider. https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/soca-warriors-succumb-to-30-loss-to-russia-6.2.2602688.eff324ea46   June 11th       June 11th                Daily Media Monitoring Report - Wednesday 11th June, 2026               Prepared by: Alain Martinez Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News Richards charges late for 2nd Diamond League bronze in Oslo     Page 38 Jereem "The Dream" Richards followed up Sunday's third-place finish in the men's 400-metre event at the Diamond League meeting in Sweden with another bronze-medal performance in Norway yesterday. Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News King rues simple errors in 3-0 friendly loss to Russia     Page 38 Issues of simple errors in the backline, which have plagued Trinidad and Tobago football for decades, were again highlighted by national coach Derek King following the team's 3-0 loss to Russia in an international friendly in Kaliningrad on Tuesday. Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News T&T to know Concacaf Nations League opponents on July 23 T&T senior men's football team coach Derek King and his team will know their 2026/2027 Concacaf Nations League group opponents on Thursday, July 23, when the draw for League A, B, and C of the competition is made. Sport Division Daily Express Sport News Top-Class cycling in Couva next week TEAM Drive Phase Sport (DPS) will stage two UCI-approved Class One international cycling events at the National Cycling Centre in Couva next week, with the Speed Paradise kicking off on June 19 before the two-day Carnival of Speed Grand Prix on June 20 and 21. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/top-class-cycling-in-couva-next-week/article_084b6b66-4e3c-42c4-8bf1-69369d1a47fd.html   June 12th       June 12th                Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 12th June, 2026              Prepared by: Alain Martinez Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News T&T to face Louisville City FC in international friendly Trinidad and Tobago senior men's football team will take on United Soccer League Championship outfit Louisville City FC in an international friendly match on July 25th at the Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, as the national footballers continue their international preparations. https://www.guardian.co.tt/sport-6.5.0.af15bb2504   Sport Division Daily Express Sport News Marchan, Lewis in NCAA finals Trinidad and Tobago athletes Jaden Marchan and Omari Lewis will challenge for individual titles on day three of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division One Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Oregon, USA, today. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/marchan-lewis-in-ncaa-finals/article_0cc41f03-840d-4715-b30e-cee45f2451d8.html   Sport Division Daily Express Sport News Raymond, Telfer urge T&T to build on Russia lessons. Trinidad and Tobago's senior men's football team took another hard knock in their rebuilding phase on Tuesday, falling 3-0 to Russia in Kaliningrad, as the host scored twice inside the opening 15minutes before adding a third just before the hour mark. Raymond admitted the team came away disappointed, but insisted there were positives to carry forward. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/raymond-telfer-urge-t-t-to-build-on-russia-lessons/article_4347e75f-0731-417d-b648-a73e4724c547.html   Sport Division TTT Live online Sport News MSYA Football Fiesta Kicks Off in Celebration Of FIFA  World Cup 2026 With the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup kicking off today, the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs celebrated the event by hosting the 2026 Football Fiesta at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on Wednesday. https://www.ttt.live/msya-football-fiesta-kicks-off-in-celebration-of-fifa-world-cup-2026/   Monday 15th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 13th June - Monday 15th June, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Saturday 13th  Sport News  'Alleyne, De Gourville, Chaitoo nab gold at SOTT Tobago Golf Games' Page 35 Dequann Alleyne and Jerymiah De Gourville, both of Happy Haven Special School, and Jivan Chaitoo of Let's Learn Golf Academy were among the gold medallists emerging at the Special Olympics Trinidad and Tobago inaugural Tobago Golf games on May 25.  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sunday 14th   Sport News  '2026 G-League begins this weekend' Page 55 The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association launched the 2026 G-League on Sunday 14 June, at both the Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar, Trinidad and Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet, Tobago. Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sunday 14th   Sport News  'T&T born Jack-Kisal joins Fenerbache Medicana vball club' Page 52 T&T-born Turkish women's volleyballer Sinead Jack-Kisal has joined Turkish women's volleyball club Fenerbache Medicana ahead of the 2026/2027 season following her departure from fellow Turkish club Eczacibasi Dynavit in May.  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sunday 14th   Sport News  'Paragon women claim outdoor hockey title' Page 50 Paragon became the first champions of this year's T&T Hockey Board (TTHB) Outdoor Seven-A-Side League title when they won the women's Open Division title at the National Hockey Centre in Tacarigua. Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Monday 15th   Sport News  'T&T darts duo stun 14th-ranked Latvia, plead for Caribbean investment' Page 34 On a historic Friday night, Trinidad and Tobago's James Walkin and Joshua Balfour became the first English-speaking Caribbean team to ever win a match at the tournament, edging 14th ranked Latvia 4-3 in a nail-biting thriller. As the celebration subsided, the pair had a message for the region: invest, or be left behind. Sport Division Daily Express  Monday 15th   Sport News  'Blackman aiming to turn CAC experience into big splash' Nikoli Blackman is heading into Trinidad and Tobago’s Central American and Caribbean Games campaign with the benefit of memory, momentum and a clear medal map sketched in his mind.   Trinidad and Tobago’s swimming group for the Games will include Blackman, Dylan Carter, Liam Carrington, Zachary Anthony, Zarek Wilson and Zuri Ferguson, with Tyrell Celestine in the open water event from July 24 to August 8. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/blackman-aiming-to-turn-cac-experience-into-big-splash/article_8505fddf-0153-42fc-9991-5ed79578c03a.html   Tuesday 16th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Tuesday 16th June, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sport News 'Joseph's career haul, Holder's big hitting secure memorable series win for Windies'   Page 38 Shamar Joseph's five-wicket haul, coupled with some extraordinary power hitting by Jason Holder, ensured West Indies secured a series winning five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I in Jamaica on Sunday.  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sport News 'T&T women edge Jamaica in Billie Jean Cup Opener'   Page 35 The doubles pair of teenager Jordane Dookie and veteran Anneliese Rose defeated Jamaica's Kina Graham and Katherine Gibbs in straight set to secure a 2-1 win in their opening match in Group B when the Americas Group Three Billie Jean King Cup served off at the Federacion Salvadorena de Tenis in San Salvador, El Salvador, yesterday.  Sport Division TTT News  Sport News 'T&T Junior Cycling Team Upgraded To Pan Am Games Silver'   Yesterday, This country’s men’s sprint cycling team were officially upgraded from their original bronze medal finish, to silver in the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay. Wednesday 17th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Wednesday 17th June, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Youth Division TTT News  Education news 'Young Voices Highlight Importance of Fathers Through Poetry' The voices of young poets took centre stage in San Fernando on Tuesday as students explored the impact of fatherhood through spoken word and poetry. The finals of the San Fernando West Spoken Word Poetry Competition challenged the 11 participants to reflect on the theme, “The Power of a Father’s Presence”. https://www.ttt.live/young-voices-highlight-importance-of-fathers-through-poetry/   Thursday 18th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 18th June, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sport News 'Speedster Quintero lines up for 'Carnival of Speed' in Couva' Page 46 There is excitement ahead of the start of the 'Carnival of Speed' and 'Speed Paradise' cycling events, which are set to pedal off tomorrow at 5pm and will run until Sunday at the National Cycling Centre in Balmain, Couva. Former Olympian Njisane Phillip hails the upcoming events as a mini Pan American Games due to the number of highly competitive international cyclists here for the events. Sport Division Daily Express  Sport News 'T&T beat Panama in "BJK" Cup' Trinidad and Tobago bounced back in the Billie Jean King Cup yesterday, defeating Panama in their Americas Group B clash in San Salvador, El Salvador, after slipping to Costa Rica on Tuesday. T&T swept the tie when Jordane Dookie and Anneliese Rose came from a set down to beat the Panamanians 6-7, 6-3, 10-4. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/t-t-beat-panama-in-bjk-cup/article_968b7f8d-cfef-4b35-8e84-e30fa66e65a9.html   Monday 22nd                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 19th June - Monday 22nd June, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Friday 19th Sport News 'Cordner tricks Police to keep Club Sando on top in WoLF' Page 37 National Player Kennya Cordner scored a hat-trick to lead defending champions Club Sando to a 7-1 win against T&T Police to remain top of the Trinidad group of the 2026 T&T Women's League Football. Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sunday 21st Sport News 'Carter, Ferguson fifth in Pro Series B-Finals' Page 41 USA-based T&T swimmers Dylan Carter and Zuri Furguson both ended in the fifth spot in their respective B-Finals when the penultimate night of finals in the TYR Pro Swim Series took place at the Indiana University Natatorium on the campus of IU Indianapolis, USA, on Friday. Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Monday 22nd Sport News 'Kieron Pollard - The new king of T20 runs' Page 32 Kieron Pollard is now the highest run scorer in T20 cricket after passing his former West Indies teammate Chris Gayle while competing in Major League Cricket on Saturday. His run total now stands at 14,582. Sport Division Daily Express Monday 22nd Sport News 'Charles, Walcott, Bertrand golden at National Champs' Aaron Charles produced a dominant run to win the men’s 200 metres title on the third and final day of the National Championships. Reigning world champion Keshorn Walcott retained his men’s javelin title, the Ascend Athletics thrower landing the spear 81.43 metres. The women’s 200m was a thriller, Simplex athlete Leah Bertrand prevailing in 23.36 seconds to complete the sprint double. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/charles-walcott-bertrand-golden-at-national-champs/article_1fd04a3a-9fc8-4b26-a4ad-9197ceac5da8.html   Sport Division Daily Express Monday 22nd Sport News 'T&T lifter fifth at World Championships' Trinidad and Tobago powerlifter Zahra Padia, 29, has achieved a remarkable milestone on the international stage, finishing fifth overall in the Women’s 84+ kg category at the 2026 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Powerlifting Championships held in Druskininkai, Lithuania. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/t-t-lifter-fifth-at-world-champs/article_b78631ce-af0e-4b95-a1db-1fda340dd818.html   Sport Division Daily Express Sunday 21st  Sport News 'Public funds demand public accountability - Sport Minister calls for review amid TTFA payment woes' Sport and Youth Affairs Minister, the Honourable Phillip Watts says transparency, accoun­tability and proper financial oversight are essential prerequisites for any organisation receiving public funding. He stressed that Government spending must be led by a clear evaluation of previous expenditures and adherence to governance principles and must be seen as a proven necessity. https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/public-funds-demand-public-accountability/article_b66c8c01-7b81-44fd-8cfb-3eb3b347e207.html     Monday 29th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 27th June - Monday 29th June, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express Monday 29th Sport News 'Congratulations flow - Chase, Sammy secure first win as skipper and coach'  The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium played host to a historic double celebration yesterday, as veteran fast bowler Kemar Roach became just the fifth West Indian to claim 300 Test wickets, powering the regional side to a crushing innings-and-217-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening Test. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/congratulations-flow/article_99e101b2-c512-4b03-8aa7-894fc8c544e2.html   Sport Division Daily Express Monday 29th Sport News 'Majestic Jangoo - Windies in control thanks to superb double ton' Amir Jangoo described it as the perfect day after scoring his historic double century, but he is focused on finishing the job against Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the first Test today. The left-hander, playing only his second Test, produced one of the finest innings by a West Indian in recent years with a magnificent 233 as the hosts posted 626 for nine declared before reducing Sri Lanka to 15 for one at stumps. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/world/majestic-jangoo/article_02af1354-2717-4721-bfcd-ff1aebffaab5.html   Sport Division Daily Express Saturday 27th  Sport News '"Dependable" Charlie Davis passes - Cricket fraternity in mourning' Former West Indies batsman Charlie Davis will be remembered as a dependable middle-order player who repeatedly came to his team’s rescue. This is according to Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) president Azim Bassarath, who hailed the former T&T and West Indies Test cricketer as the cricket fraternity mourned the death of the Trinidad and Tobago great who passed away yesterday at the age of 82. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/dependable-charlie-davis-passes/article_2c26a167-8f71-4c8e-a100-ebf8d408c84a.html   Sport Division Daily Express Friday 26th   Sport News 'Club Sando Crowned WoLF Trinidad Conference Champions' Club Sando are winners of the Trinidad Conference of the Women’s League Football (WoLF). They defeated Trendsetter Hawks on Friday night to clinch the conference title at the Phase 2 La Horquetta Recreation Ground, but that would not be the only talking point of the contest. https://www.ttt.live/club-sando-crowned-wolf-trinidad-conference-champions/   Sport Division Daily Express Friday 26th   Sport News 'Secondary School Star To Compete At Island Showdown' Secondary Schools track and field will be on full display on July 7th and 8th for the 2026 Island Showdown. The regional event will bring together elite secondary school athletes from Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, Guyana and St Vincent and the Grenadines. https://www.ttt.live/secondary-school-stars-to-compete-at-island-showdown/   Tuesday 30th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Tuesday 30th June, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express Sport News  'Paul hails IOC's US $10,000 Olympian Grant' T&T Olympian Nicholas Paul has welcomed the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) landmark decision to award every Olympic athlete. The IOC announced on Wednesday that every athlete who competes at the Olympic Games will be eligible for the new “Fit for the Future Olympian Grant,” beginning with competitors from the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/world/paul-hails-ioc-s-us-10-000-olympian-grant/article_39864a0a-5281-42de-b816-02467cc3be9d.html   Sport Division Daily Express Sport News  '"Wonderful" cycling opportunity - UCI official sees good potential in T&T' Potential for growth, potential for medals. A cycling camp began yesterday in Balmain, Couva that organisers see as an attempt to grow the potential track and road talents existing in the Caribbean. The COPACI Track and Road Cycling Development Camp (June 29-July 11) has brought together young cyclists and some coaches from across the Caribbean for a programme that combines elite coaching, sports science, and competitive training. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/wonderful-cycling-opportunity/article_fb4e8cb2-baad-4ee2-ae8e-f818acf5f468.html   Sport Division Daily Express Sport News  'Gold for Neaves, Woods at road race nationals' Jadian Neaves, Tariq Woods and Maurice Lopez were among the national champions crowned when the Trinidad and Tobago Cycling Federation staged its National Road Race Championships on the weekend. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/gold-for-neaves-woods-at-road-race-nationals/article_4dd4ff91-d189-4c41-afb5-350ff8c3d920.html   Sport Division TTT News Sport News  'Football Fiesta Lands At YTRC In Arouca' Sport, opportunity, and transformation came together at the Youth Transformation and Rehabilitation Centre (YTRC) in Arouca over the weekend, as the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs hosted Day 2 of the 2026 Football Fiesta. The event, which celebrates the ongoing FIFA Men’s World Cup, included an Under-20 tournament, with Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Phillip Watts underscoring the initiative’s role in rehabilitation. https://www.ttt.live/football-fiesta-lands-at-ytrc-in-arouca/   July Wednesday 1st                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Wednesday 1st July, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Daily Express Sport News  'No NACAC Champs for T&T - Funding the problem says Serrette' Trinidad and Tobago will not be represented at the July 10-12 North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Under-18 and Under-23 Championships in Tlaxcala, Mexico. In a letter addressed to “all affiliated clubs, athletes, coaches and members”, yesterday, National Association of Athletics Administrations of Trinidad and Tobago (NAAATT) president Ephraim Serrette said “the funding required to facilitate the team’s participation could not be secured.” https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/no-nacac-champs-for-t-t/article_bdb06add-5b94-4389-bfc4-f571f514d803.html   Sport Daily Express Sport News  'T&T Keeper stars for MLS youth side' TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Under-17 goalkeeper Levi Williams delivered another outstanding display on the international stage, playing a pivotal role as Inter Miami CF Academy’s Under-16 team captured the MICFootball Punta Cana title in the Dominican Republic on Sunday. Inter Miami secured the championship after a thrilling 1-1 draw with Atlético de Madrid before prevailing 4-3 in a penalty shootout, with Williams once again emerging as the hero. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/t-t-keeper-stars-for-mls-youth-side/article_6056133c-cb8b-41c3-b3bf-4dc02cc38102.html   Sport TTT News  Sport News  'Angostura Chill Donates Cricket Nets To Blanchissuese Secondary School' Aspiring cricketers at Blanchisseuse Secondary School and residents of the wider North Coast community were all smiles on Tuesday morning. Angostura Limited, through its Angostura Chill brand, officially presented the institution with refurbished practice nets as it continues to invest in the school’s cricket programme. Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts was present and encouraged members of the cricket team to take full advantage of the facilities.  https://www.ttt.live/angostura-chill-donates-cricket-nets-to-blanchisseuse-secondary-school/   Sport TTT News  Sport News  'Jereem Richards Clocks Season's Best In Paris' Trinidad and Tobago’s Jereem ‘The Dream’ Richards produced his fastest run of the 2026 season at the Wanda Diamond League in Paris. Despite a tough lane draw in the men’s 400 metres, Richards was competitive among a world-class field. https://www.ttt.live/jereem-richards-clocks-seasons-best-in-paris/   Sport TTT News  Sport News  'Safe Home: TT Table Tennis Delegation Returns Home After Caracas Earthquakes' The Trinidad and Tobago Table Tennis Association has confirmed the safe return of its delegation from Caracas, Venezuela, following last Wednesday’s earthquakes. Athletes Chloe Fraser and Josiah Joseph, along with team official Ernest Fraser and coach Gurshwin Joseph, have all returned home safely. https://www.ttt.live/safe-home-tt-table-tennis-delegation-returns-after-caracas-earthquakes/   Monday 6th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 4th - Monday 6th July, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express   Monday 6th Sport News 'De Gannes, Charles in NACAC 31 - Minister Watts steps in, Team TTO gets funding ' Trinidad and Tobago will have representation after all at the July 10-12 North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Under-18 and Under-23 Championships in Tlaxcala, Mexico. They previously ruled out competing in the championships, but late Wednesday, Sport and Youth Affairs Minister, the Honourable Phillip Watts had stepped in to ensure T&T's attendance at the continental meet.   https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/de-gannes-charles-in-nacac-31/article_441fd04b-c69b-4a87-86d6-dfcfe37c6bb6.html   Sport Division TTT News   Saturday 4th  Sport News 'Tobago Primary Schools Cricket Programme Wraps Up' With 101 schools and some 3951 students participating in the Primary Schools Cricket Programme, it can only be seen as a proud moment for grassroot sport in T&T. And on Friday the Minister of Sport was in Tobago for the conclusion of the programme. https://www.ttt.live/tobago-primary-schools-cricket-programme-wraps-up/   Wednesday 8th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Wednesday 8th July, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express Sport News   Wednesday 8th   'Gittens-Spotsville and Lewis golden in Barbados' Trinidad and Tobago athletes Omari Lewis and Tyra Gittens-Spotsville captured Barbados Grand Prix gold at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex, in Bridgetown, on Saturday.   Leah Bertrand clocked 23.52 seconds to finish second in the Women’s 200m. Michelle-Lee Ahye was third in the Women’s 100m in 11.67. Shakeem McKay got home in 45.92 seconds to secure third spot in the Men’s 400m. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/gittens-spotsville-and-lewis-golden-in-barbados/article_9cd854d8-c41f-40a9-96af-dbb98aece3f5.html   Sport Division TTT News Sport News 'West Indies Secure First Test Series Win Over Sri Lanka Since 2003' The West Indies secured their first home Test series in two years and their first series victory over Sri Lanka since 2003 after their second and final Test match ended in a rain-affected draw at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Tuesday. https://www.ttt.live/west-indies-secure-first-test-series-win-over-sri-lanka-since-2003/   Thursday 9th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 9th July, 2026                Prepared by: Lesedi Bereaux  Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express  Sports News    Thursday 9th    "SporTT praised for Cricket Festival"  TWO schools from the Southeast Zonal Council of the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) proved their superiority at the Primary Schools Cricket Festival Day organized by the Sports Company of T&T on Tuesday.   Rochard Douglas Presbyterian emerged winners with St Mary’s Government Primary runners-up, and Madras Government third in an exciting day’s cricket at the National Cricket Centre. And coming in for high praise was the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SporTT). SporTT praised for Cricket Festival | Local Sports | trinidadexpress.com   Sport Division  Daily Express Sports News    "Boodoo leads Under - 19s at Rising Stars tourney"  West Indies Under-19 batter Brendan Boodoo will captain the Trinidad and Tobago team at this year’s West Indies Rising Stars 50-over Under-19 Championship in Antigua. Boodoo, prolific in local youth cricket this year, will lead a 14-man squad at the tournament, with Renaldo Fournillier being his vice-captain. The squad also includes middle-order batter Kaiden Pollard and Daron Dhanraj who is a left-arm spinner. Boodoo leads Under-19s at Rising Stars tourney | Local Sports | trinidadexpress.com   Sport Division  Guardian  Sports News  "Beatniks claim three titles to return as Arouca pride" Arouca Beatniks, once a household name in East Trinidad in the sport of football, is returning to prominence after winning three titles this year alone.   Previously a successful campaigner in the Eddie Hart Football League in the Under-14, U-16, and U-19 Divisions under then-coach Eddie Stanford, Arouca Beatniks made major strides by claiming the national Under-17 crown, as well as the East Zone U-17 and Under-20 titles under Coach Kerron Hercules, an understudy of Stanford. Beatniks claim three titles to return as Arouca pride - Trinidad Guardian Tuesday 14th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Tuesday 14th July, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News  'Martinez, Gillard-Bruce star as curtain falls on Short Course Champs' Marena Martinez shattered a long-standing national age-group record while Evan Gillard-Bruce achieved a World Aquatics qualifying standard as the curtain came down on the Aquatics Sports Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ASATT) National Age-Group Short Course Championships at the National Aquatic Centre in Balmain, Couva, on Sunday. The final day of competition produced the championship’s biggest performances, with 14-year-old Marlins Aquatics Club swimmer Martinez rewriting the Girls’ 13-14 1,500 metres freestyle record in the morning session. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/martinez-gillard-bruce-star-as-curtain-falls-on-short-course-champs/article_80f2783c-6fb9-40ce-8cfa-db6233d42f72.html   Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News  'Golden Chee Wah - 15-year-old wins U18 200; 19 NACAC medals for T&T' Eden Chee Wah produced a golden run in Tlaxcala, Mexico, yesterday, stopping the clock at a wind-aided 23.10 seconds to capture the girls’ Under-18 200 metres title at the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Under-18 and Under-23 Championships. T&T ended the Championships with 19 medals-- four gold, seven silver and eight bronze. Lalenii Grant, Mekhi Guischard-Yearwood, Janae De Gannes and Chee Wah were T&T’s golden athletes. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/golden-chee-wah/article_ddc22b18-e79c-4c09-bc83-316b9ce2ec9d.html   Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News  'Boodoo Stars as T&T Defeat Winward Islands in Rising Stars Championships' Trinidad and Tobago’s Under-19 men chased down a stiff target to beat the Windward Islands by three wickets in the West Indies Rising Stars Championship. Captain Brendan Boodoo’s match-winning knock was the standout performance as T&T secured victory. https://www.ttt.live/boodoo-stars-as-tt-defeat-windward-islands-in-rising-stars-championships/   Wednesday 15th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Wednesday 15th July, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  'Gittens-Spotsville jumps to silver' Tyra Gittens-Spotsville warmed up for her Commonwealth Games medal bid with women’s long jump silver at the Ed Murphey Classic in Tennessee, USA, on Saturday. Gittens-Spotsville disturbed the sand at a wind-assisted 6.70 metres, the Trinidad and Tobago athlete producing that effort in the sixth and final round. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/gittens-spotsville-jumps-to-silver/article_60ae3e66-e26f-4a19-b8de-86e1b71f8ff9.html   Sport Division  TTT News   Sport News  'Martial Arts Championship Draws Regional Talent to T&T' Bishop Anstey High School East was abuzz at the weekend with the Pan-Caribbean Martial Arts Championship World Games 2026. The championship brought together martial artists from Trinidad and Tobago, across the Caribbean and beyond, reinforcing the country’s role as a hub for high-level sport and youth development. https://www.ttt.live/martial-arts-championship-draws-regional-talent-to-tt/   Thursday 16th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 16th July, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  'Gopaul on top - 17 year-old ranked first among men and under-19s' Malik Gopaul is number one on the national men’s ranking list for the first time in his young career. Just 17, Gopaul is in the top spot on the latest list, issued by the Trinidad and Tobago Table Tennis Association (TTTTA) this week. The ARK Crusaders player has 2,150 points. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/gopaul-on-top/article_2cb122a0-10f1-4424-9829-04e10bcacc75.html   Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News  'West Indies Women Complete 3-0 Sweep of Ireland' The West Indies Women have completed a series sweep of Ireland. Stafanie Taylor’s back-to-back ODI centuries and disciplined bowling sealed a 64-run win in Bready and a 3-0 clean sweep. https://www.ttt.live/west-indies-women-complete-3-0-sweep-of-ireland/   Monday 20th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 18th - Monday 20th July, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express Monday 20th   Sport News  'Seechan repeats at National Masters' Franklyn Seechan retained his National Table Tennis Championship Masters title at the Eastern Regional Complex, in Tacarigua, on Saturday. Seechan dominated his rivals, the top-seeded Renegades player losing just one game in his six matches in the event for players 50 years and over. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/seechan-repeats-at-national-masters/article_bd01fa64-d3b4-4de1-9961-e0208ff0c62a.html   Sport Division  Daily Express   Saturday 18th   Sport News  'Jereem 4th in London' Jereem “The Dream” Richards finished fourth in the Men’s 400 metres event at the Novuna London Athletics Wanda Diamond League meet in London, England, last Saturday. Richards completed his lap of the track in 44.63 seconds. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/world/jereem-4th-in-london/article_581efbe4-b5e0-442c-a55a-1e49e8b947eb.html  Sport Division  Daily Express   Saturday 18th   Sport News  'Paul chasing another golden chapter at Commonwealth Games' Four years after announcing himself as one of the Commonwealth’s premier track sprinters, Nicholas Paul returns to the Games determined to prove that Birmingham was no one-off. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/world/paul-chasing-another-golden-chapter-at-commonwealth-games/article_2a15bde3-b8d6-4b5f-a23f-37f18138ddc6.html  Sport Division  TTT News    Saturday 18th   Sport News  'Football Fiesta 2026 Ends on a High At Hasely Crawford Stadium' The grand finale of the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affair Football Fiesta in celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2026 took place on Friday at the Hasely Crawford Stadium and the turnout was impressive. It was a football filled Friday at the Hasely Crawford Stadium as The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affair in collaboration with the US Embassy, the High commissioner of Canada and the Embassy of Mexico host the Finale of the popular Football Fiesta 2026. https://www.ttt.live/football-fiesta-2026-ends-on-a-high-at-hasely-crawford-stadium/  Sport Division  TTT News    Friday 17th    Sport News  'PM Hails Sir Garfield Sobers As 'Defining Figure' In World Sport' Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC has joined Barbados, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the international sporting fraternity in mourning the passing of legendary West Indies cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers. https://www.ttt.live/pm-hails-sir-garfield-sobers-as-defining-figure-in-world-sport/  Thursday 23rd                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 23rd July, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo  Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News  'Boxer Nigel Paul, Netballer Joelisa Cooper Named TTO Flag and Baton Bearers For Glasgow 2026' The Trinidad and Tobago Commonwealth Games Association (TTCGA) has announced that boxer Nigel Paul and netballer Joelisa Cooper have been selected as the official Flag and Baton Bearers for Team Trinidad and Tobago at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. https://www.ttt.live/boxer-nigel-paul-netballer-joelisa-cooper-named-teamtto-flag-and-baton-bearers-for-glasgow-2026/   Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News  'History Beckons As Brian Lara Cricket Academy Prepares for First Test' The Brian Lara Cricket Academy will make history on July 25th, becoming the 126th venue in the world to host Test cricket when the West Indies take on Pakistan in Trinidad. https://www.ttt.live/history-beckons-as-brian-lara-cricket-academy-prepares-for-first-test/   Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News  'T&T Under-19s Secure Bronze In Rising Stars Championship' Trinidad and Tobago’s Under-19 Men’s Cricket Team won the bronze medal after a dominant seven-wicket victory over the Leeward Islands in their third-place match at the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Under-19 50-Over Championships. https://www.ttt.live/tt-under-19s-secure-bronze-in-rising-stars-championship/   Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News  'T&T Men Secure Bronze At CAZOVA Volleyball Final Four' The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s Volleyball team secured a bronze medal at the CAZOVA Volleyball Final Four Championship in Curaçao, with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over The Bahamas to end their campaign on the podium. https://www.ttt.live/tt-men-secure-bronze-at-cazova-volleyball-final-four/   Friday 24th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 24th July, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo  Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  'Cumbermack opens Commonwealth campaign' Chane Cumbermack will be on show in Glasgow, Scotland, this morning, in the Commonwealth Games artistic gymnastics men’s individual qualifying competition. Cumbermack opens his campaign on rings. The Trinidad and Tobago gymnast will then show off his vault skills. He follows up on the parallel bars, horizontal bar and floor, before completing his qualifying bid on the pommel horse. At yesterday’s opening ceremony, boxer Nigel Paul was the T&T flag bear, while netballer Joelisa Cooper was the baton bearer. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/cumbermack-opens-commonwealth-campaign/article_b1ad1a4b-704c-45ba-a2ea-90498f4744e3.html   Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  'Bittersweet 50' Hasely Crawford was thinking about sacrifice as he waited for the blast of the starter’s pistol, moments before the 100 metres race that would change his life on July 24, 1976. Crawford received the nation’s highest award, the Trinity Cross. In 1996, the National Stadium was renamed Hasely Crawford Stadium by then Prime Minister Basdeo Panday.  Sadly, though, the man who brought so much joy to this nation exactly 50 years ago has not always felt respected in his homeland. Among the slights Crawford listed was not being invited to national awards ceremonies. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/bittersweet-50/article_2722ccc5-4276-421c-8116-fedb2684d10a.html  Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  'Archers launch T&T's CAC medal quest' Trinidad and Tobago’s campaign at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games gets under way today, with the country’s archers taking centre stage before the opening ceremony officially signals the start of the region’s premier multi-sport event in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/archers-launch-t-t-s-cac-medal-quest/article_16e6966a-58c4-46aa-a3b2-94ee5bd77efe.html  Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News  'Former WNBA Player Rosemarie Julien Joins T&T 3x3 Squad' The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s 3×3 Basketball team continues to bolster its roster ahead of the Central American and Caribbean Games in the Dominican Republic. Their latest addition is former WNBA player and Atlanta Dream shooting guard Rosemarie Julien. https://www.ttt.live/former-wnba-player-rosemarie-julien-joins-tt-3x3-squad/  Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News  '23rd Commonwealth Games Officially Open in Scotland' The 23rd Commonwealth Games officially opened on Thursday at Scotland’s OVO Hydro Stadium, marking the start of two weeks of competition involving 74 nations. The dazzling ceremony culminated with all teams taking the stage, proudly showcasing their national colours. Trinidad and Tobago’s 36-member contingent was led by flag bearers, heavyweight boxer Nigel Paul and netball star Joelisa Cooper. https://www.ttt.live/23rd-commonwealth-games-officially-open-in-scotland/  Sport Division  Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sport News  'T&T 36 athletes set for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow' Double Olympic medallist Keshorn Walcott, sprinters Leah Bertrand and Jereem Richards, and cyclist Nicholas Paul will take the front positions in the T&T team for the coming Commonwealth Games, which will take place July 23 to August 2 in Glasgow, Scotland. A total delegation of 60 members will represent T&T until August 3, 2026, with the team comprising 17 men and 19 women and 24 officials (14 men and 10 women). https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/tt-36-athletes-set-for-commonwealth-games-in-glasgow-6.2.2631421.dfeb9f32ea  Monday 27th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 25th - Monday 27th July, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo   Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express Monday 27th  Sport News  'T&T's Johnson joins French team' Trinidad and Tobago women’s player Kédie Johnson has officially signed with Le Havre AC. The 25-year-old left-back from T&T remains in the French top flight after spending the previous season with AS Saint-Étienne. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/t-t-s-johnson-joins-french-team/article_9cc0a38a-69ad-4055-9b14-155577e93a0f.html  Sport Division  Daily Express Monday 27th  Sport News  'Cumbermack 13th in men's gymnastics all-around final - T&T track stars in action as athletics programme gets under way' Recap of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, thus far.  https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/cumbermack-13th-in-men-s-gymnastics-all-around-final/article_e5d7f930-f39b-4944-a78c-318e6c2078ed.html  Sport Division  Daily Express   Saturday 25th Sport News  'Teniel bags bronze' TTO’s TOP female cyclist Teniel Campbell claimed this country’s first medal of the 2026 Central and Caribbean Games when she endured for bronze in the women’s individual time-trial in road cycling. At the Mirador circuit, Campbell stopped the clock at 40 minutes 59.31 seconds, completing the first lap in 13:32.05 and pedalling to 27:21.33 before sprinting to the finish. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/regional/teniel-bags-bronze/article_528dd1cb-97a6-4a40-8bf8-9971e76622af.html  Sport Division  Daily Express   Friday 24th  Sport News  'Minister Watts Represents T&T at Commonwealth Sport Ministers' Meeting' Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts represented Trinidad and Tobago at the Commonwealth Sport Ministers’ Meeting in Scotland this week, pushing for stronger sport partnerships on the international stage. https://www.ttt.live/minister-watts-represents-tt-at-commonwealth-sport-ministers-meeting/  Tuesday 28th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Tuesday 28th July, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express  Sport News  'More Bronze from Cyclists' THE TTO track cycling squad added two more to this country’s medal tally when both the men’s and the women’s sprint teams copped bronze on the opening day of that competition, at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center Velodrome, yesterday, as the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games continued in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/regional/more-bronze-from-cyclists/article_86baf0fc-f09c-4ffd-8bac-b27b2a38fba8.html  Sport Division Daily Express  Sport News  'Ahye, Bertrand, Lewis in finals hunt' Recap of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, thus far.  https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/world/ahye-bertrand-lewis-in-finals-hunt/article_3033512c-ee0e-4423-812e-3eb4dfdaf9ed.html  Sport Division TTT News Sport News  'Four T&T Athletes At Commonwealth Games' Recap of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, thus far.  https://www.ttt.live/four-tt-athletes-advance-at-commonwealth-games/  Sport Division TTT News Sport News  'NBA Prospect Malique Lewis Meets Sport Minister' NBA draft pick Malique Lewis paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, Phillip Watts, on Monday as he prepares to inspire the next generation of local athletes. Minister Watts welcomed San Fernando-born Lewis and his manager, Johnathan Weekes, on a courtesy visit to his office on Monday morning. https://www.ttt.live/nba-prospect-malique-lewis-meets-sport-minister/  Sport Division TTT News Sport News  'National Drafts Team Heads To Caribbean Cup In The Bahamas' Fresh from making history at the 2026 BetVictor World Cup of Darts in Germany, Trinidad and Tobago’s national darts team is preparing for another major international assignment as full senior and youth contingents head to the Bahamas for the 24th Caribbean Cup. https://www.ttt.live/national-darts-team-heads-to-caribbean-cup-in-the-bahamas/  Sport Division TTT News Sport News  'Queen's Park Oval; To Host All TKR Group-Stage Matches' The iconic Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain will be thrust back into the cricket limelight, with the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League set to host all the Trinbago Knight Riders group-stage matches at the Tragarete Road venue. https://www.ttt.live/queens-park-oval-to-host-all-tkr-group-stage-matches/  Wednesday 29th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Wednesday 29th July, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  'Fast and Furious 2.0 - Windies pacers script history in Tarouba' Justin Greaves capped a Man of the Match performance with two wickets before Jayden Seales completed a superb five-wicket haul as West Indies defeated Pakistan by 90 runs in the opening Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, yesterday, a win the home team dedicated to the late Sir Garfield Sobers. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/fast-and-furious-2-0/article_afb31419-ec4e-43f4-b667-271db7e2252a.html  Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  'Blackman cops CAC Gold - Cyclist Browne secures bronze medal in men's sprint' Swimmer Nikoli Blackman captured Trinidad and Tobago’s first gold medal at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games when capturing the men’s 50-metre freestyle final, yesterday, in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic. It was a good day overall for Team TTO at the 25th edition of the regional games as track cyclist Kwesi Browne also stood on the podium after copping bronze in the men’s (match) sprint. T&T’s medal tally now stands at five, Blackman’s gold along with four bronze medals. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/blackman-cops-cac-gold/article_bc7d4d48-798d-4d43-8d8a-9153c502ef7f.html  Thursday 30th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 30th July, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  'Golden Wave - Swimmer Blackman gets two more CAC wins in 100 free, 4x100 relay' TEAM TTO men swimmers splashed to a historic gold medal and a new Games record in the Men’s 4x100m freestyle relay last night in Santo Domingo. It was Nikoli Blackman’s second gold medal on the night after he blasted to victory in the Men’s 100m freestyle earlier in the evening at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games. With those two golden swims, the TTO medal tally jumped to eight-- three gold and five bronze. Those medals were complemented by endurance rider Akil Campbell’s bronze in the Men’s omnium earlier in the afternoon. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/regional/golden-wave/article_f968fdc4-8f78-4e77-9044-ab54c177c1b7.html  Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  'Lara: SIr Garry shaped my journey' THE man who broke Sir Garfield Sobers’ record for the highest Test score 32 years ago, yesterday, described the West Indies cricket legend’s farewell as a moment to celebrate. Brian Lara, who in 1994 eclipsed Sir Garry’s unbeaten 365 that had stood as the highest score by a batter in Test cricket for 36 years, also called for the introduction of a Sir Garfield Sobers Initiative aimed at creating a resurgence in West Indies cricket. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/regional/lara-sir-garry-shaped-my-journey/article_49a05373-9039-4e62-befa-ce2378b2b694.html  Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  'Bronze throw - Stewart puts T&T on Commonwealth medal table' Akeem Stewart put Trinidad and Tobago on the medal table at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, yesterday, the para athlete bagging men’s discus F42-44/F61-64 bronze. Stewart landed the implement 56.82 metres—the longest throw in the entire competition. However, with athletes of varying impairment levels in the same event, the Raza point score system was applied. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/world/bronze-throw/article_767f1722-6a3d-45e9-8266-a93762adcfe8.html  Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News  'Barbados and the Cricket World Say Farewell to Sir Garfield Sobers' Barbados and the world said goodbye to West Indies and Barbados cricketing legend Sir Garfield Sobers at Kensington Oval on Wednesday. The State Service saw a who’s who of regional and foreign dignitaries pay their respects to Sobers, who recently passed away at the age of 89. https://www.ttt.live/barbados-and-the-cricket-world-say-farewell-to-sir-garfield-sobers/  Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News  'T&T Darts Team Remains Unbeaten At Caribbean Cup' The Trinidad and Tobago darts team remained unbeaten on Wednesday at the Caribbean Cup in the Bahamas, but it was a tough battle against Jamaica. https://www.ttt.live/tt-darts-team-remains-unbeaten-at-caribbean-cup/  Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News  'Countdown Begins To The 2026 Great Race' Teams are gearing up for the 2026 Great Race, with competitors looking to dethrone reigning champions Kraken in Trinidad and Tobago’s premier offshore powerboat event. https://www.ttt.live/countdown-begins-to-the-2026-great-race/  Friday 31st                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 31st July, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  'Browne Snatches Gold - TTO earn four more medals' TTO OLYMPIAN Kwesi Browne powered Trinidad and Tobago to another golden moment at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, yesterday, producing a dazzling finish to capture the Men’s keirin title as Team TTO continued its impressive medal surge. Browne’s triumph capped another productive day for the national team, with T&T adding four medals to their overall tally to move to 12 overall, comprising four gold, one silver and seven bronze. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/browne-snatches-gold/article_1d3d4669-573f-4775-bda4-4f33ac909b53.html  Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  'Team sprint bronze for T&T - Pulido, Phillip, Paul 3rd at Commonwealth Games' TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO cyclists Zion Pulido, Njisane Phillip and Nicholas Paul combined for bronze in the Men’s team sprint at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, yesterday. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/team-sprint-bronze-for-t-t/article_d81b2462-e97a-4dda-ba08-b0cf6fdef8ae.html  Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  'Roopnarine to manage CAC tournament' TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO will be represented by five table tennis players at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The CAC tournament starts tomorrow. Chloe Fraser, Rheann Chung, Imani Edwards-Taylor and Jordan Thong will fly the T&T flag in the Women’s team event as well as Women’s singles and doubles. Khaleel Asgarali will do battle in the Men’s singles. Former T&T Table Tennis Association (TTTTA) general secretary Bob Roopnarine will serve as Competition Manager (CM) at the CAC Games table tennis tournament.  https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/roopnarine-to-manage-cac-tournament/article_714aa882-8558-4041-8769-894d0a9c396b.html  Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  'Tyrese adds the spice' TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO winger Tyrese Spicer came off the bench to score the winning goal as Orlando City SC resumed Major League Soccer action with a 1-0 victory over Nashville SC at Inter&Co Stadium on Saturday night. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/tyrese-adds-the-spice/article_7e0cd5e9-53c0-4da4-bc2e-a360dee68bd4.html  Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News  'T&T Swim Relay Team Strikes Gold And Breaks CAC Record' Trinidad and Tobago’s Men’s 4x100m freestyle relay team delivered a record-breaking performance at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, powering their way to gold. The team of Nikoli Blackman, Zarek Wilson, Dylan Carter and Liam Carrington dominated the event, setting a new CAC record with a time of 3:16.91. https://www.ttt.live/tt-swim-relay-team-strikes-gold-and-breaks-cac-record/  Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News  'Richards and Walcott Keep T&T Medal Hopes Alive In Glasgow' It was a strong day for Trinidad and Tobago’s track and field athletes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Among the standout performances, Jereem Richards secured his place in the men’s 400m final, while fellow Olympian Keshorn Walcott advanced to the men’s javelin final. https://www.ttt.live/richards-and-walcott-keep-tt-medal-hopes-alive-in-glasgow/  August Monday 3rd                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 1st August - Monday 3rd August, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  T&T stickmen to play for gold TTO’s hockey men will play for the gold medal after beating Venezuela yesterday in the semi-finals at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. TTO owed their 2-1 victory to Teague Marcano who got both his team’s goals from penalty corners. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/t-t-stickmen-to-play-for-gold/article_adb4d164-6a82-498d-9754-c43bdc41120a.html  Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  Wood 5th at Commonwealth - Paul 7th in kilo; Team TTO 26th on medal table Trinidad and Tobago judoka Gabriella Wood brought the curtain down on Team TTO’s participation at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a fifth-place finish in Glasgow, Scotland, yesterday. Team TTO captured three silver medals and four bronze at Glasgow 2026 for 26th spot on the final medal table. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/wood-5th-at-commonwealth/article_c8584caa-ab0f-4ad5-b57b-1e76c2905451.html  Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  Silver Success - Jereem, Paul 2nd at Commonwealth; bronze for 4x1 women Recap of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, thus far.  https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/world/silver-success/article_5f0e2d1e-7912-4b35-9ee5-94bcf6d613df.html  Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  Gold for Carter in 50 fly Olympic swimmer Dylan Carter powered to his first individual gold medal of the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, while cyclist Teniel Campbell added a hard-earned silver medal and Nikoli Blackman won bronze as Trinidad and Tobago enjoyed another productive day in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, last Friday. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/regional/gold-for-carter-in-50-fly/article_8dd89880-e397-42ac-bbaa-71df024545e5.html  Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News  Minister Sean Sobers Addresses UNDP Youth Forum Closing Ceremony Acting Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Sean Sobers, today, delivered the feature address at the closing of The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Youth Forum on Justice, Gender and Security, at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) Auditorium, National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA), in Port of Spain. https://www.ttt.live/minister-sean-sobers-addresses-undp-youth-forum-closing-ceremony/  Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News  Team TTO Adds More Medals At CAC Games More success for Trinidad and Tobago at the CAC Games in Santo Domingo, as the women’s table tennis team advanced to the quarter-finals, and the country claimed two more medals in the pool. https://www.ttt.live/team-tto-adds-more-medals-at-cac-games/  Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News  Team TTO Claims Three Commonwealth Medals and CAC Success It was a big weekend for Team TTO. Three medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, plus more success in the pool and on the road at the CAC Games in Santo Domingo. https://www.ttt.live/team-tto-claims-three-commonwealth-medals-and-cac-success/  Tuesday 4th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Tuesday 4th August, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express  Sport News  Five Titles For T&T at Caribbean Darts Cup Trinidad and Tobago concluded a highly successful 2026 Caribbean Darts Cup campaign in spectacular fashion, capturing four individual Caribbean titles on Finals Day, Sunday, after already securing the prestigious Team Event Championship. The team, however, finished third overall. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/regional/five-titles-for-t-t-at-caribbean-darts-cup/article_b621cb2a-5c08-4425-a9f4-60fe2e44cc4f.html  Sport Division Daily Express  Sport News  Romeo Misses Out On Podium Place - T&T Netballers Rout St. Lucia Women in Opening Group Match TTO ATHLETE Hezekiel Romeo finished just off the podium in the men’s shot putt when action continued at the Central American and Caribbean Games, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, yesterday. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/regional/romeo-misses-out-on-podium-place/article_d4b702e7-644e-4a87-aa6f-bb331cfd8ec3.html  Sport Division TTT News Sport News  NBA Draft Pick Malique Lewis Inspires Young Athletes At Coach KG Summer Basketball Camp It was a day to remember for young, aspiring basketball players at the Coach KG Summer Basketball Camp. During their Monday session at the Maloney Indoor Sporting Arena, they received not only a visit from the Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, Phillip Watts, but also a special visit from newly drafted NBA player and Milwaukee Bucks selection Malique Lewis. https://www.ttt.live/nba-draft-pick-malique-lewis-inspires-young-athletes-at-coach-kg-summer-basketball-camp/  Sport Division TTT News Sport News  T&T Track Team Departs For World Athletics Under-20 Championships A 20-member track and field contingent departed today to represent Trinidad and Tobago at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Oregon, USA. https://www.ttt.live/tt-track-team-departs-for-world-athletics-under-20-championships/  Wednesday 5th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Wednesday 5th August, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express  Sport News   Hockey heartbreak - As T&T stick men settle for CAC silver after shoot-out Trinidad and Tobago’s men’s hockey team suffered the cruellest of defeats yesterday, fighting back from two goals down to earn a thrilling 2-2 draw against Cuba in regulation time before falling 2-1 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out in the gold medal match at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/hockey-heartbreak/article_98a095cf-0306-4eab-b811-4b3388b5a92e.html  Sport Division TTT News  Sport News  TTASA Earns First FIA Environmental Star Rating The Trinidad & Tobago Automobile Sports Association (TTASA) has achieved a major milestone by securing a one-star environmental accreditation from motorsport’s world governing body, the the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). https://www.ttt.live/ttasa-earns-first-fia-environmental-star-rating/  Sport Division TTT News  Sport News  T&T's Shawn Ramnath Captures Gold At Test Your Skills International Boxing Tournament Fifteen-year-old Shawn Ramnath emerged victorious in the men’s 36-kilogramme division final at the “Test Your Skills International Boxing Tournament” in St Maarten, marking another milestone in his rising career. https://www.ttt.live/tts-shawn-ramnath-captures-gold-at-test-your-skills-international-boxing-tournament/  Friday 7th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 7th August, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  Sailing Silver - TTO's Arrindell gets 9on podium, sprinter Charles gets 200m bronze TTO SAILOR Kelly-Ann Arrindell tacked her way to a silver medal in the one-person women’s regional dinghy competition yesterday, as the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games wound down to the closing ceremony tomorrow. Sprinter Aaron Charles used his customary late kick to burst through for bronze in the men’s 200m event at the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium yesterday afternoon. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/sailing-silver/article_5f36b1d8-4c66-4fed-ba27-ef9233e63ac2.html  Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  Brown in World Under-20 semi-finals Trinidad and Tobago’s Omari Brown will be on the track at 9.57 tomorrow night (T&T time) in the semi-final round of the Men’s 400 metres hurdles at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/brown-in-world-under-20-semi-finals/article_7323e0b0-ff0d-4a42-b995-dda5ea973c44.html  Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  Golden quartet eye bigger prizes  A record-breaking swim in Santo Domingo has convinced Trinidad and Tobago’s Men’s 4x100-metre freestyle relay team that even greater achievements lie ahead. Liam Carrington, Nikoli Blackman, Zarek Wilson and Dylan Carter combined to win gold at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, lowering both the Games and national records as Trinidad and Tobago announced itself as one of the region’s rising sprint powers. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/golden-quartet-eye-bigger-prizes/article_0718cc16-b443-4c5a-bc63-5e565f3f5572.html  Thursday 6th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 6th August, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  Moore cops hurdles silver - Charles, Arrindell bid for more TTO precious metal TTO hurdler Rinaldo Moore sped to a silver medal in the men’s 110 metres hurdles last night when the athletics competition continued at the 25th Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/regional/moore-cops-hurdles-silver/article_adb5843b-356b-4fee-8fa2-9f6b060f14b8.html  Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  'Goodwill' celebrating 30 years - as T&T prepares to welcome region's best swimmers Three decades after he first represented Trinidad and Tobago at the inaugural Goodwill Swimming Championships, national head coach Vincent Tardieu will once again be standing on deck when this country hosts the landmark 30th edition of the regional competition from August 14 to 16. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/goodwill-celebrating-30-years/article_acaa8247-ac2e-4c61-9db8-740e022738f1.html  Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  Solid start from Henry, Mills - Perez, Charles, Frank in World U20 spotlight Trinidad and Tobago sprinters Alexxe Henry and Imani Mills were on show in Eugene, Oregon, USA, after press time last night, in the World Athletics U20 Championship women’s 100 metres semis. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/world/solid-start-from-henry-mills/article_d40bf274-f8b0-41c2-a0b2-901ed1b33102.html  Sport Division  TTT News Sport News  T&T Athletes Return Home From Commonwealth Games They returned tired from the Commonwealth Games, but filled with gratitude and hope for what lies ahead. That was the feeling yesterday afternoon as Trinidad and Tobago’s athletes arrived home from Scotland. https://www.ttt.live/tt-athletes-return-home-from-commonwealth-games/  Monday 10th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 8th - Monday 10th August, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express  Monday 10th  Sport News  Sprint relay men 5th - Woods just misses World U-20 200 metres podium Highlights from the World Athletics Under-20 Championship. There were no medals for T&T at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships. On the placing table, however, T&T earned ten points to finish joint-37th with Norway, Bahamas and Slovak Republic. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/sprint-relay-men-5th/article_634c04a0-5de8-4d98-8883-a309c668d95a.html  Sport Division  Daily Express  Monday 10th  Sport News  Bench Strength - Hosein praises squad as champs TKR beat Patriots Trinbago Knight Riders stand-in captain Akeal Hosein believes Saturday night’s 19-run victory over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in their Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League opener was a strong indication that TKR’s bench strength can carry them through the early stages of their title defence. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/bench-strength/article_d6a11f6e-c9ba-4044-96d5-167a8a07755b.html  Sport Division  Daily Express  Monday 10th  Sport News  Blackman dives deeper in golden July  Through his breakthrough swims in July at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Nikoli Blackman made himself one of Trinidad and Tobago’s stars at the two-week competition. Blackman returned from the Dominican Republic with momentum, a greater measure of recognition and a legitimate claim to being the next major name in Trinidad and Tobago swimming. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/blackman-dives-deeper-in-golden-july/article_762968bb-6629-4799-ab33-dc9ba4008d28.html  Sport Division  Daily Express  Saturday 8th Sport News  Spicer and Griezmann gel instantly TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO winger Tyrese Spicer continued his outstanding form, combining superbly with French World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann to inspire major League Soccer (MLS) side Orlando City SC to a 2-1 victory over Liga MX giants CF Monterrey in their opening Phase One match of the 2026 Leagues Cup at Inter&Co Stadium on Wednesday night. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/world/spicer-and-griezmann-gel-instantly/article_fc0c09e9-1045-4c1d-8715-481e1ee11b9d.html  Sport Division  TTT News Saturday 8th Sport News  TT Unbeaten CAC Run Leads to Gold Trinidad and Tobago capped a perfect group stage at the netball championships, beating Jamaica 56-49 in the Gold Medal match. It was their fifth straight win and Jamaica’s first loss of the tournament. https://www.ttt.live/tt-unbeaten-cac-run-leads-to-gold/  Sport Division  TTT News Friday 7th Sport News  Rising Stars Women's Under-19 Championship Bowls Off This Weekend Cricket West Indies has announced the 2026 Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 Championship, bowling off in Antigua from August 8th to the 15th, as the region hunts for its next generation of cricket stars. https://www.ttt.live/rising-stars-womens-under-19-championship-bowls-off-this-weekend/  Sport Division  Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Friday 7th Sport News  De Boulet storms into Jamaica badminton quarters Trinidad and Tobago’s Chequeda De Boulet advanced to the women's singles quarterfinals in the Jamaica International Badminton Open hosted by the Jamaica Badminton Association (JBA) at the University of Technology (UTECH) Auditorium in Kingston, Jamaica, last Thursday. However, fellow T&T player Nekeisha Blake was beaten by Jamaican Mikaelah Mustafa in her round-of-32 opener 12-21, 20-22.  https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/de-boulet-storms-into-jamaica-badminton-quarters-6.2.2641212.58f068cb4d  Tuesday 18th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 15th August - Tuesday 18th August, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News  T&T 2nd at Goodwill TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO finished second overall at the 2026 Goodwill Swimming Championships, collecting 94 medals and 1,225.50 points as the three-day meet concluded at the National Aquatic Centre, in Couva, on Sunday. TTO improved on their performance from the previous edition last year, leapfrogging two places from fourth position. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/t-t-2nd-at-goodwill/article_22565b54-f863-4da0-93cc-6d784444a615.html  Sport Division  Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News  Bravo, Bishop first two inductees into CPL Hall of Fame Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo and respected cricket commentator Ian Bishop will be the first two people inducted into the newly established Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Hall of Fame. https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/bravo-bishop-first-two-inductees-into-cpl-hall-of-fame-6.2.2647852.008e91afcb  Sport Division  TTT News  Monday 17th Sport News  Junior Cyclists Named For UCI Junior World Championships In Belgium The Trinidad and Tobago Cycling Federation has named the team for the 2026 UCI Junior World Championships in Belgium. Heading to the event will be Zion Lucas, Christian Nelson, Kafele Desomeaux, Kylee Young and Shamika Hoyte. The team will be managed by Sheryl Leacock, with Gregory D’Andrade serving as coach and Sheldon Ramjit serving as mechanic. https://www.ttt.live/junior-cyclists-named-for-uci-junior-world-championships-in-belgium/  Sport Division  Daily Express   Sunday 16th Sport News  SporTT, Ministry clarify role in SSFL matter The Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (SporTT) and Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs (MSYA) have sought to clarify their roles in giving support to the Secondary Schools Football League in ensuring the full participation of teams from Tobago in the League’s 2026 competition. The release stated: “SporTT and MSYA pledged immediate assistance for major expenses, specifically targeting air travel costs to guarantee that students from both islands have an equal opportunity to compete.” https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/sportt-ministry-clarify-role-in-ssfl-matter/article_ab0ff81f-74e1-457b-bb97-1734ffd9c6ea.html  Sport Division  Daily Express   Sunday 16th Sport News  T&T swimmers set six Goodwill records NATHANIEL ST LOUIS was the standout local performer as Trinidad and Tobago swimmers accounted for six of the 17 new meet records on the second day of the 2026 Goodwill Swimming Championships on Saturday at the National Acquatic Centre, Couva. Trinidad and Tobago’s six record-breaking performances were highlighted by two new marks from Nathaniel St Louis, while Kamden Williams, Josiah Guerin and Khristian Allen all also swam into the record books. T&T’s Girls’ 15-17 200m medley relay team also set a new record of two minutes, 05.60 seconds, edging the previous mark of 2:05.64. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/t-t-swimmers-set-six-goodwill-records/article_b97c70ac-beaf-4653-abd9-bb2a2f24f1e7.html  Sport Division  Daily Express   Sunday 16th Sport News  Spicer scores again in MLS Trinidadian Tyrese Spicer scored his fourth goal in six matches as Orlando City battled to a 1-1 draw against FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer (MLS) at Inter&Co Stadium on Saturday night. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/spicer-scores-again-in-mls/article_abc044ed-4b0f-45f9-ad91-3400eed37449.html  Sport Division  Daily Express   Saturday 15th Sport News  New Champs Arise - T&T girls beat Barbados for U-19 title Trinidad and Tobago are the newly crowned champions of the CWI Rising Stars Under-19 Women’s Championship after defeating defending champions Barbados by six wickets in the final in Antigua. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/regional/new-champs-arise/article_1fe473c9-7f57-4c56-a976-2f9aae67707d.html  Wednesday 19th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Wednesday 19th August, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News Help us - After Rising Stars success, T&T coach, manager call for corporate help After Trinidad and Tobago captured the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Women's U-19 Championship, coach Stephanie Power and manager Nadra Dwarika-Baptiste calls for elite-level support from corporate T&T. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/help-us/article_797a216d-f1f1-46d6-b5af-d7ddc97206eb.html  Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News T&T's NBA draftee hailed as an example for youths NBA draftee Malique Lewis shared the story of his journey from South Trinidad to the world’s premier basketball league during a meeting yesterday with the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SporTT) Board of Directors Sport Subcommittee at the National Racquet Centre. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/t-t-s-nba-draftee-hailed-as-example-for-youths/article_8f06c2f6-2f5b-432a-9bb6-fab27e36fd3a.html  Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News Table Tennis Stars Shine At National Age Group Championships It was a busy weekend of table tennis as the National Age Group Championships served up plenty of action at the Eastern Regional Indoor Facility in Tacarigua. https://www.ttt.live/table-tennis-stars-shine-at-national-age-group-championships/  Sport Division  Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News Joseph, Fraser claim U-19 ping pong titles Josiah Joseph of Powergen and Crusaders’ Chloe Fraser claimed the under-19 boys’ and girls’ singles titles when the Trinidad and Tobago Table Tennis Association (T&TTTA) National Age-Group Championship ended at the Eastern Regional Indoor Sports Arena in Tacarigua on Sunday. https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/joseph-fraser-claim-u19-ping-pong-titles-6.2.2648670.f5556e3268  Thursday 20th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 20th August, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express Sport News  Minister Watts sees future in sport tourism Sport and Youth Affairs Minister Phillip Watts says the Government is moving to make sport tourism a major source of revenue as it seeks to reduce Trinidad and Tobago’s dependence on the energy sector. Speaking at a pre-budget consultation at the Cunupia Government Primary School in the Caroni East constituency on Tuesday night, Watts said a national sport tourism policy was expected to go before Cabinet within the next month and would form the basis for developing the sector. https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/watts-sees-future-in-sport-tourism/article_704aee32-e6ac-4941-ac8a-181101972d42.html  Sport Division Daily Express Sport News  Winning Exit - T&T Under-14s bow out CFY Challenge despite 4-1 whipping of French Guiana Trinidad and Tobago ended their 2026 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Under-14 Boys Challenge campaign on a winning note yesterday, defeating French Guiana 4-1 in the Dominican Republic, but the victory was not enough to secure a place in Friday’s Tier One semi-finals. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/regional/winning-exit/article_2f8aa158-a09b-4526-be8a-ee5bdead284a.html Sport Division Daily Express Sport News  T&T cyclists exit World Juniors team sprint in first round Trinidad and Tobago’s men’s team sprint trio of Zion Lucas, Cristian Nelson and Kafele De Sormeaux exited the event in the first round at the 2026 UCI Junior Track World Cycling Championships, in Belgium, yesterday. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/world/t-t-cyclists-exit-world-juniors-team-sprint-in-first-round/article_5607d55f-ad16-4cee-b175-ae1e9cebfe7c.html  Sport Division Daily Express Sport News  SSFL General Council vote to keep Tobago schools in combines Boys Premier Division THE General Council of the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) yesterday confirmed the return of Tobago schools Signal Hill Secondary and Speyside Secondary to the Boys Premier Division for the upcoming season, following a vote by the council. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/ssfl-general-council-vote-to-keep-tobago-schools-in-combined-boys-premier-division/article_99b87687-e623-4040-a7c3-79ec078b2713.html  Sport Division TTT News Sport News  T&T Dominates Individual and Team Events At Nations Cup Caribbean Trinidad and Tobago reigned supreme in the individual and team events at the second edition of the Nations Cup Caribbean. The junior go-karting championship featured 13 drivers from across the Caribbean. https://www.ttt.live/tt-dominates-individual-and-team-events-at-nations-cup-caribbean/  Monday 24th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 21st - Monday 24th August, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News  Young gets 2nd Junior Caribbean road gold It was a double-gold weekend for Ella-Marie Young at the Caribbean Junior Road Cycling Championships in Belize. Having captured the title in the Juvenile Women’s individual time trial crown on Saturday, Young returned yesterday to claim gold in the road race. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/young-gets-2nd-junior-caribbean-road-gold/article_19fe9466-fc0f-4bd9-a19d-3550e54127aa.html  Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News  'Tough place for TKR' - Pooran admits CPL title defence will be challenging Nicholas Pooran is hoping that coming home will help restore the winning habit for his Trinbago Knight Riders following back-to-back defeats in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League. The defending champions will begin their home leg of the T20 series against the St Lucia Kings at the Queen’s Park Oval on Wednesday only one place off the bottom of the standings following their five-wicket defeat to the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons on Saturday. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/tough-place-for-tkr/article_051ed2fd-8b07-4c0d-b04a-e4832a9954ca.html  Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News  TTO sprinters exit keirin early TTO’s cyclists concluded their campaign at the UCI Track Junior World Championships in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium without a medal, after the sprinters failed to advance to the medal rounds of the keirin yesterday. Male sprinters Cristian Nelson and Kafele Desormeaux both got to the repechage stage but no further. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/tto-sprinters-exit-keirin-early/article_cb793bf5-e0b4-4bed-b76c-a1141febbb1d.html  Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News  Bascombe just misses T&T 200m record Shaniqua Bascombe came within a whisker of breaking the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s 200 metres record when she clocked a personal best 22.26 seconds for silver at the Felix Sanchez Classic in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Saturday. Bascombe’s half-lap sizzler was just one-hundredth of a second slower than the 22.25 national record established by Michelle-Lee Ahye at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/bascombe-just-misses-t-t-200m-record/article_2e40d561-40d2-44e4-b6a3-6c9fb4a5c236.html  Wednesday 26th                   Daily Media Monitoring Report -  Tuesday 25th - Wednesday 26th August 2026                Prepared by: Lesedi Bereaux  Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News Watts talks youth, sport development in Tobago Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, Phillip Watts, led a Ministry delegation to Tobago yesterday to meet with Secretary of Youth Empowerment and Sport, Assemblyman Keigon Denoon, to discuss proposed youth development initiatives, including the Reimagined Retiree Adolescent Partnership Programme (RAPP) and the Principles of Groundsmanship programme. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/watts-talks-youth-sport-development-in-tobago/article_2a79f36a-ba31-402e-9c3f-10a5d76d887e.html Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News Top-two finish puts T&T on Gold Cup path A top-two finish in their group in the upcoming CONCACAF Nations League group will put Trinidad and Tobago within two matches of qualifying directly for the 2027 Gold Cup. On Monday, CONCACAF confirmed the qualification pathway for the 16-team tournament, with the Nations League serving as the main route to next year’s Gold Cup, scheduled for June and July https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/top-two-finish-puts-t-t-on-gold-cup-path/article_d976b125-4cea-42fd-9c53-c31c514bf2e1.html Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News TKR LOOK FOR LIFT-OFF Down in fifth spot with just two points, the Trinbago Knight Riders need to get moving in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League. They will attempt to do so tonight in the first game of what will be a pivotal home leg of the T20 tournament. TKR will first take on the St Lucia Kings who are currently second in the table with six points. Only net run rate separates Roston Chase’s side from the unbeaten Guyana Amazon Warriors who have played three games less. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/tkr-look-for-lift-off/article_792dabe3-fd2a-4067-8ef9-ac7bc0e46574.html Sport Division  Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News Pooran hoping to re-set TKR’s title challenge with a home victory tonight The Knight Riders’ first home test is against 2024 champions St. Lucia Kings, who are currently second on the table with six points. TKR had mixed results in their opening three matches, which started with a 19-run DLS win over the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots in St. Vincent on August 8, and seven days later the team suffered a five-wicket losses to the Jamaica Kingsmen in Antigua and the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at North Sound, Antigua. https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/pooran-hoping-to-reset-tkrs-title-challenge-with-a-home-victory-tonight-6.2.2653630.c59299254d Sport Division TTT News  Sport News T&T’s Malique Lewis Begins New Chapter After Milwaukee Bucks Selection Trinidad and Tobago basketballer Malique Lewis is set to continue his career in Australia with National Basketball League team Cairns Taipans, which has announced the signing of the 21-year-old on a two-year deal. Lewis, who was the 60th pick in the 2026 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, will open the new NBL season as a draft-and-stash player, with the Bucks still holding the NBA draft rights to the 21-year-old. https://www.ttt.live/tts-malique-lewis-begins-new-chapter-after-milwaukee-bucks-selection/ Sport Division TTT News  Sport News Sport Ministry & Tobago Division Strengthen Partnership For Youth Development Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts, led a Ministry delegation to Tobago to meet with Secretary of Youth Empowerment and Sport, Assemblyman Keigon Denoon, to discuss proposed youth development initiatives, including the Reimagined Retiree Adolescent Partnership Programme (RAPP) and the Principles of Groundsmanship programme. https://www.ttt.live/sport-ministry-tobago-division-strengthen-partnership-for-youth-development/ Tuesday 11th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Tuesday 11th August, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  TFA urges SSFL rethink The Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) must rethink its position on Tobago schools not being able to play against all their Trinidad counterparts in the upcoming Premier Division season demands the Tobago Football Association (TFA). https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/tfa-urges-ssfl-rethink/article_e2608f32-a4d9-4348-90c8-f8f56cb9cfec.html  Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  T&T to Host Nations Cup Junior Karting  THE Trinidad and Tobago Karting Association (TTKA), in partnership with the Trinidad and Tobago Automobile Sports Association (TTASA) and the Barbados Motoring Federation (BMF), has announced that Trinidad and Tobago will host the Nations Cup Caribbean 2026, an international junior karting competition funded in part by the Fédération Internationale De L’Automobile (FIA) Sport Grant Programme. The event will be held at the Frankie Boodram Wallerfield International Raceway from Thursday to Sunday. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/t-t-to-host-nations-cup-junior-karting/article_9ebaf971-a181-4616-ae71-dc9b5c9bf4c5.html  Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News  Anisa Mohammed Launches Under-11 Tournament To Develop Young Cricketers Former West Indies off-spinner Anisa Mohammed says her new Under-11 tournament, part of her AM Hub coaching clinic, will help develop the next generation of cricketers by instilling good habits from an early age. https://www.ttt.live/anisa-mohammed-launches-under-11-tournament-to-develop-young-cricketers/  Wednesday 12th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Wednesday 12th August, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division   Daily Express Sport News  Three on the bounce Trinidad and Tobago’s “Young Divas” maintained their winning ways in the third round of the CWI Rising Stars Under-19 Women’s Championship, yesterday. At the Liberta Sports Club, in St John’s, Antigua, T&T thrashed their Windward Islands counterparts by ten wickets, skittling out the opposition for a meagre 52 in 19.4 overs. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/three-on-the-bounce/article_9a5e1cb0-971d-4550-a839-17cf3b3ec48c.html  Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News  T&T International Rio Cardines Makes Bristol City Move Bristol City have signed Trinidad and Tobago full-back Rio Cardines on a season-long loan from Crystal Palace. The 20-year-old joins Bristol City to add much-needed depth at the back. https://www.ttt.live/tt-international-rio-cardines-makes-bristol-city-move/  Thursday 13th                Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 13th August, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express  Sport News  CWI Rising Stars Under-19 Women's Championship: T&T Young Divas roll Leewards The Trinidad and Tobago Under-19 Women's Cricket Team defeated the Leeward Islands by eight wickets while Barbados edged Jamaica by six runs in a thrilling contest.  These results has set up a mouthwatering clash in the final preliminary round of the Rising Stars Under-19 Women's Championship.  https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/regional/t-t-young-divas-roll-leewards/article_0fcb0798-b06d-427e-b00f-dad57d019293.html  Youth Division  TTT News  News  Young Innovators Shine At CARIRI Power Up Competition  Imagination met problem-solving in a thrilling showcase as the 2026 CARIRI Innovation Nation Virtual Programme spotlighted 11 brilliant young visionaries. The Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business hosted the 2026 Power Up Competition on Wednesday, providing a platform for young innovators to showcase their creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. https://www.ttt.live/young-innovators-shine-at-cariri-power-up-competition/  Youth Division  TTT News  News  Young People Want Greater Role In Shaping The Future, Says UNDP This year’s theme for International Youth Day, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations”, emphasises equipping young people with critical tools spanning digital and AI literacy, problem-solving, and their role as co-creators of sustainable development. https://www.ttt.live/young-people-want-greater-role-in-shaping-the-future-says-undp/  Friday 14th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 14th, 2026  Prepared by: Lesedi Bereaux    Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express   Sports News  T&T to host regional U-12 team tennis Trinidad and Tobago will host the 2026 ITF/COTECC Under-12 Team Competition Sub Region Four from today to August 21 at the National Racquet Centre in Tacarigua, bringing together young tennis players from 19 Caribbean and South American nations. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/t-t-to-host-regional-u-12-team-tennis/article_d7af6418-d71c-42cc-b652-f80210703dcc.html Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sports News  Ramnath leads young Red Force Divas against defending champs Barbados Trinidad and Tobago will face Barbados at Coolidge, Antigua on Friday in the final round of the West Indies Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 tournament, with both sides already guaranteed places in Saturday’s final.  https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/ramnath-leads-young-red-force-divas-against-defending-champs-barbados-6.2.2645564.40a52a5bb3 Thursday 27th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 27th August, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News Siefert, Chase stop TKR A splendid Tim Seifert century and three wickets in one Roston Chase over condemned the Trinbago Knight Riders to a third straight defeat in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League Wednesday night. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/seifert-chase-stop-tkr/article_4130551e-4308-4f29-9d21-32f8a6fab51d.html  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sport News  Sturge, Smith strike gold at World Masters Championships  ​Michelle Sturge and Gwendolyn Smith produced gold medals to open Trinidad and Tobago’s campaign at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, putting on dominant performances to capture titles in their respective divisions and disciplines. https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/sturge-smith-strike-gold-at-world-masters-championships-6.2.2654195.ca0abd082d  September Wednesday 2nd                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Wednesday 2nd September, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express Sport News Sando close to last four Club Sando defeated two-time local champions Defence Force 2-0, during their clash in the 2026 Concacaf Caribbean Cup Group A derby at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/sando-close-to-last-four/article_ac9a5c67-874f-4d86-aa1d-94c42ed5bd38.html  Sport Division Daily Express Sport News TTCB pledges more support for U-19 girls President of the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board, Azim Bassarath, has pledged his organisation's continued support to the women's cricket programmes. Bassarath spoke yesterday at a celebration ceremony for the victorious T&T Under-19 team following last month’s Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 tournament in Antigua. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/ttcb-pledges-more-support-for-u-19-girls/article_f42f3e89-4cbb-4444-bd56-45c67310eba7.html  Sport Division Daily Express Sport News Mollineau reached '32' at Americas Youth Champs Mateo Mollineau reached the round of 32 in Boys’ Under-15 singles at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)-Americas Youth Championships in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Mollineau was the only Trinidad and Tobago player at the hemispheric tournament to move past the round robin group stage in singles. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/mollineau-reaches-32-at-americas-youth-champs/article_2f28d0b6-0145-4c2a-93e7-7f57ebd5fe42.html  Tuesday 1st                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 29th August - Tuesday 1st September, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express  Tuesday 1st  Sport News  Oval Honour - Bravo, Pollard, Narine given lasting place at iconic venue Three of Trinidad and Tobago’s most influential cricketers of the Twenty20 era were given a permanent place in the history of the Queen’s Park Oval, yesterday, when the Queen’s Park Cricket Club renamed its Trini Posse Stand the Bravo, Pollard & Narine Stand. The ceremony, held on Trinidad and Tobago’s 64th Independence Anniversary, honoured Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine, three products of the Queen’s Park youth system who went on to establish themselves as leading figures in West Indies and global T20 and ODI cricket. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/oval-honour/article_20be51aa-05ed-4923-9958-490c688afef8.html  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Tuesday 1st  Sport News  Adams defeats Lopez by unanimous decision in Caracas Boxer Shantel Adams delivered on her promise to hand her country an Independence Day gift when she faced Venezuelan Winnymar Lopez in a junior welterweight bout at the La Revolucion Avanza Sporting Centre in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday. https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/adams-defeats-lopez-by-unanimous-decision-in-caracas-6.2.2657505.2d9b3c799e  Sport Division Daily Express Sunday 30th Sport News  Cardines contributes in Bristol City win Trinidad and Tobago’s Rio Cardines further enhanced his growing reputation as a dead-ball specialist on Saturday, swinging in the corner that helped Bristol City secure their first win of the season, a 2-1 victory over Portsmouth at Ashton Gate in the English Championship division. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/cardines-contributes-in-bristol-city-win/article_a801c8f3-d15c-480e-9fb8-213651da383b.html  Sport Division Daily Express  Sunday 30th Sport News  TKR honour 'DJ' Bravo The Trinbago Knight Riders have retired Dwayne Bravo’s number 47 jersey in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the team, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), and cricket in Trinidad and Tobago. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/tkr-honour-dj-bravo/article_6d17c9c8-ed2e-40d9-93fc-2edfb0e6e503.html  Thursday 3rd                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 3rd September, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News  TKR on brink of elimination  The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons claimed an eight-run victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders in the final game of the season at the Queen’s Park Oval in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Wednesday night. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/tkr-on-brink-of-elimination/article_06462290-b2f6-45b5-b7e8-3ef4eaefad8a.html  Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News  Ghuran leads T&T charge at Pan Am Junior Squash Gia Ghuran underlined her growing stature on the international junior squash circuit by capturing silver in the Under-13 category at the 2026 Pan American Junior Open Squash Championships in Colombia recently. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/world/ghuran-leads-t-t-charge-at-pan-am-junior-squash/article_c35c1c25-1e46-4385-8b98-b96ad5270480.html  Monday 7th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 4th - Monday 7th September, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express    Monday 7th Sport News  Pooran likes the fight - TKR stay alive in CPL after beating Tridents NICHOLAS POORAN hailed the character and belief within his Trinbago Knight Riders squad after their 35-run victory over the Barbados Tridents at Kensington Oval on Saturday night, a result which kept their slim Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League qualification hopes alive. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/pooran-likes-the-fight/article_32ac29d7-b579-4a8d-ab4d-5b4fb1b990e0.html  Sport Division Daily Express    Monday 7th Sport News  National double crown for Fraser CHLOE FRASER captured her third National Senior Table Tennis Championship women’s singles title with a dominant performance at the National Racquet Centre, in Tacarigua, yesterday. In the final, Fraser made light work of veteran Linda Partap-Boodhan, the 17-year-old ARK Crusaders player winning 11-6, 11-2, 11-1, 11-4. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/national-double-crown-for-fraser/article_d8933b9e-f975-4997-92aa-7c623328680e.html  Sport Division Daily Express    Monday 7th Sport News  T&T finish third in eFootball TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO’S national eFootball team secured third place in the Console division at the FIFAe Continental Championship in Mexico City, held from August 27-31. Sport Division Daily Express    Saturday 5th Sport News  Bronze throw - Keshorn 3rd at Diamond League Final REIGNING world champion Keshorn Walcott bagged Men’s javelin bronze at the Diamond League Final in Brussels, Belgium, last Saturday. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/world/bronze-throw/article_dc749f70-7c36-4fb0-8be0-56be91123c50.html  Sport Division Daily Express    Friday 4th Sport News  Jubilant Jereem - Silver, 400 national record for T&T star in Diamond League Final Jereem “The Dream” Richards ran an incredible race at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium, last Friday, blazing the track in 43.68 seconds, a new national record, to strike silver in the Wanda Diamond League Final Men’s 400 metres event. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/jubilant-jereem/article_ad42f5e4-ba78-4a2d-98a3-a2124120d8e9.html  Sport Division Daily Express    Friday 4th Sport News  Cardines wins Bristol City's Player of the Month award It was another impressive week for Crystal Palace’s loanees and Trinidad and Tobago defender Rio Cardines, who was named Bristol City’s Player of the Month for August after registering three assists in his first three appearances.  https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/cardines-wins-bristol-city-s-player-of-the-month-award/article_1ebb893b-836a-4e58-8a16-8ae8f44811f4.html  Tuesday 8th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Tuesday 8th September, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News Football mourns  veteran administrator Sirjuesingh The Trinidad and Tobago football fraternity is mourning the passing of veteran administrator and former FIFA referee Lennox Sirjuesingh, whose involvement in the sport spanned more than five decades. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/football-mourns-veteran-administrator-sirjuesingh/article_a9834e82-90b8-40bc-aa08-a98d9885b4e3.html  Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News T&T MMA team heads to Pan-American Championships Trinidad and Tobago’s national mixed martial arts team has departed for Bogotá, Colombia, where they will compete at the 2026 Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA) Pan-American Championships from September 8-13. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/t-t-mma-team-heads-to-pan-american-championships/article_3bc53916-237a-4b23-beaf-470b4cdd4d86.html  Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News $2.5M Setback - SporTT rejects TTFA funding request for Concacaf Nations League The Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SporTT) has formally declined the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association’s (TTFA) request for just over $2.5 million to cover expenses associated with the senior men’s team’s participation in the 2026 Concacaf Nations League. In response to this latest development, Sport and Youth Affairs Minister, the Honourable Phillip Watts noted the challenges faced by SporTT with respect to the reconciliation by the TTFA.   Minister Watts said yesterday, “Such issues have predated my tenure and continue to be a hurdle towards accountability and transparency. We will agree that matters of public purse should engage our attention, and we must be diligent in the allocation and spending of the same, and must not be accused of mishandling or misappropriating. I, as minister, will do all that is required to ensure that all NGBs comply with the rules and/or policies to ensure good governance in this country.” https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/2-5m-setback/article_9f304f90-52be-4d4f-b7cb-d94ce1dcb0fc.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawUM6BlwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXNpNUJmRm83TmdDM0ZlWm1zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe4FHVGIlpt2hVBbAFdumeQ2tFPvjV552sdBkfhUxscwde8o92MHN3vRdzLY4_aem_Dx6tPn5l9UxgxwIsEhCc8g  Thursday 10th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 10th September, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News  Nations League Compromise - SporTT, players, TTFA reach solution Trinidad and Tobago is expected to have their strongest available men’s national team for the upcoming CONCACAF Nations League series following agreements reached on outstanding player payments and Government funding for the competition. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/nations-league-compromise/article_bef03799-d722-4b27-b06f-cf394f5e3d09.html  Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News  More help for SporTT - SporTT to give additional input, new sponsors come on The Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) has renamed its marquee competition as a means of acknowledging the recent intervention of the Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SporTT), which helped ensure the smooth running of its upcoming competition, which kicks off on Friday with an exhibition double-header at Ato Boldon Stadium.   The competition will now be known as "SSFL SporTT Boys Premiership." https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/more-help-for-ssfl/article_57f75312-9430-4c19-a8f3-97b4d18a237c.html  Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News  Jereem, Keshorn in 'Ultimate' hunt Jereem “The Dream” Richards and Keshorn Walcott are among the contenders for the Men’s 400 metres title and Men's javelin title at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary.   The Ultimate Championship, according to a World Athletics press release, “is designed to settle the debate over who is the best of the best, with world champions, Olympic champions, Wanda Diamond League winners and the year’s top-ranked athletes all striving to be crowned the champion of champions.” https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/world/jereem-keshorn-in-ultimate-hunt/article_28576d0f-7869-46e4-ad62-db27d1347f22.html  Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News  Sturge, Smith golden at World Masters Michelle Sturge and Gwendolyn Smith were golden for Trinidad and Tobago at the World Masters Athletics Outdoor Championships in Daegu, South Korea, recently. In total, T&T earned two gold medals, three silver and a bronze. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/world/sturge-smith-golden-at-world-masters/article_680ad2fd-0ede-45fb-83f0-7bb57f5c807e.html  Sport Division TTT News  Sport News  Ramlal Claims Silver at 2026 IPSC Pan American Handgun Championships The Trinidad and Tobago Rifle Association has extended congratulations to Dave Ramlal, who secured an impressive second-place podium finish in the Optics Senior category at the 2026 IPSC Pan American Handgun Championships. His achievement marks the first time a Trinidad and Tobago shooter has secured a podium finish at the prestigious regional event. https://www.ttt.live/ramlal-claims-silver-at-2026-ipsc-pan-american-handgun-championships/  Monday 14th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 12th - Monday 14th September, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express Monday 14th Sport News  Keshorn 4th in 'Ultimate' Keshorn Walcott missed out on a top-three finish at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, yesterday. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/keshorn-4th-in-ultimate/article_f85506a6-0ec4-4e40-898c-878073f62ef6.html  Sport Division  Daily Express Saturday 12th Sport News  Take Sport Serious - Jereem battles to 'Ultimate' 400m bronze, makes plea Jereem “The Dream” Richards secured bronze in the World Athletics Ultimate Championship Men’s 400 metres final.   Following his run, Richards used the Ultimate Championship platform to make an impassioned plea to the powers-that-be. “Let’s take track and field serious, please. Invest in sport, invest in track and field. We are the most successful sport in Trinidad and Tobago.” https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/world/take-sport-serious/article_fa3f20be-ced3-47e8-bfd0-ac5dd2d92cd2.html  Sport Division  Daily Express Saturday 12th Sport News  An off year - Pooran urges youngsters to step up after failed TKR season Nicholas Pooran has accepted full responsibility for his dismissal as Trinbago Knight Riders’ Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title defence came to an abrupt end with a six-wicket defeat against Guyana Amazon Warriors at Providence Stadium on Saturday night. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/regional/an-off-year/article_2f3944b7-09c3-4fd6-9b30-66495b59097d.html  Sport Division  TTT News Friday 11th Sport News  Sport Ministry to Create Online Funding Platform For Athletes Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts said an online platform will be created to better assist Trinidad and Tobago athletes with applying for funding to compete internationally.   Minister Watts was responding to questions in Parliament regarding the measures being implemented by the Ministry to ensure national athletes receive funding. https://www.ttt.live/sport-ministry-to-create-online-funding-platform-for-athletes/  Sport Division  Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Saturday 12th Sport News  Lendor on T&T's Nations League participation: 'Light at the end of the tunnel' Both teams, the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SPORTT) and the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA), have expressed optimism that the requested funding will be made available to the Trinidad and Tobago’s senior men’s football team to participate in the upcoming Concacaf Nations League (CNL). This follows a meeting with SporTT and the TTFA at the National Racquet Centre in Tacarigua yesterday. https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/lendor-on-tts-nations-league-participation-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-6.2.2665639.9ea910c462  Friday 18th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 18th September, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express Sport News ASATT raises concerns over water polo programme THE Aquatics Sports Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ASATT) has raised concerns about the recently concluded Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs Discover H₂O Polo Programme.   ASATT president Shawn Pouchet’s claims proper protocols were not followed in setting up the programme and, as a result, the Association declined to endorse it. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/asatt-raises-concerns-over-water-polo-programme/article_5b48042d-5405-4847-a078-547893dc7e97.html  Sport Division Daily Express Sport News Final pain for TKR - Nation snatches WCPL title Dottin's women Chedean Nation produced one of the greatest comebacks in Limacol WCPL history, powering the Guya­na Amazon Warriors to their maiden title with a thrilling two-wicket victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, yesterday. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/final-pain-for-tkr/article_44a4d311-740d-423a-a910-66ea95771bb9.html  Sport Division Daily Express Sport News Campbell, Neaves set for World Championships TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO will send a two-rider team to the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montréal, Canada, with experienced professional Teniel Campbell leading the delegation and rising Under-23 rider Jadian Neaves making his mark on the senior international stage. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/campbell-neaves-set-for-world-championships/article_8d955d44-9b97-4bdd-88e6-d5cb908350e9.html  Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News T&T Team Ready for World Sailing Para-inclusive Championships Trinidad and Tobago will have athletes in every single category — blind and visually impaired, physically impaired, and intellectually impaired — at next month’s World Sailing Para-inclusive Championships. https://enews.msya.gov.tt/books/2026/page/media-monitoring-template-eB2/edit  Sport Division Trindad and Tobago Guardian Sport News Roopnarine claims two bronzes at Masters in Honduras Bob Roopnarine, T&T’s master table tennis king, claimed two bronze medals at the just-concluded Central American and Caribbean Masters Table Tennis Championships in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/roopnarine-claims-two-bronzes-at-masters-in-honduras-6.2.2670001.cf958acca3  Monday 21st                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 19th - Monday 21st September, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News Falcons soar to 1st CPL title The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons made their first appearance in the Caribbean Premier League final count big-time with an eight-wicket victory over the Jamaica Kingsmen at Kensington Oval, Barbados, Sunday night. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/falcons-soar-to-1st-cpl-title/article_64a6bfbf-80cf-42a5-893e-e0c86307009a.html  Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News Campbell 25th in Worlds time trial Top female cyclist Teniel Campbell opened her campaign at the UCI 2026 Road World Championships in Montreal, Canada, by finishing 25th in the Women’s Elite individual time trial, yesterday. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/campbell-25th-in-worlds-time-trial/article_7c496e2e-fd4a-494c-9b2e-064cd1bfa207.html  Sport Division  Daily Express   Saturday 19th Sport News Pooran breaks through - T&T batter included in WI T20I squad for India Following an impressive showing in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Trinidadian Kamil Pooran, who plays locally for Bess Motors Marchin Patriots, has earned a maiden call-up to the West Indies T20I squad to face India in their upcoming white-ball tour of the subcontinent. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/pooran-breaks-through/article_de48b5ee-fa48-4690-8cde-43f18ba74c8e.html  Sport Division  Daily Express   Saturday 19th Sport News Roopnarine claims two bronzes at Masters Honduras Bob Roopnarine, T&T’s master table tennis king, claimed two bronze medals at the just-concluded Central American and Caribbean Masters Table Tennis Championships in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/roopnarine-claims-two-bronzes-at-masters-in-honduras-6.2.2670001.cf958acca3  Friday 4th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 4th September, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express Sport News  Jereem, Keshorn on show at Diamond League Final Jereem “The Dream” Richards and Keshorn Walcott will fly the Trinidad and Tobago flag at the 2026 Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels, Belgium. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/jereem-keshorn-on-show-at-diamond-league-final/article_f8207af1-b221-4978-a799-52d38da4974b.html  Sport Division  TTT News  Sport News  CPL and TKR Host School Yard Back-To-School Programme With the new school term on the horizon, Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts joined the Caribbean Premier League and the Trinbago Knight Riders for the league’s SchoolYard Back-to-School Programme at the Queen’s Park Oval. https://www.ttt.live/cpl-and-tkr-host-schoolyard-back-to-school-programme/  Wednesday 9th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Wednesday 9th September, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News  Final Four - Club Sando create Caribbean Cup history Club Sando confirmed an historic first trip to the Concacaf Caribbean Cup final four last night following an ugly goalless draw against Delfines Del Este of the Dominican Republic in their preliminary Group A match at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, in Port of Spain. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/final-four/article_8058b3a9-8f2a-48e8-ba9a-c71f1b75ff6f.html  Friday 11th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 11th September, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express Sport News Ramharack stars - TKR romp  to 2nd win in WCPL Karishma Ramharack produced a Player-of-the-Match performance as the Trinbago Knight Riders Women demolished the Jamaica Empress Women by nine wickets to go top of the table in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League yesterday. Ramharack snared three wickets in the space of two overs as the Empress Women were restricted to a paltry 100 for eight in 20 overs after they were sent in at Kensington Oval. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/ramharack-stars/article_703f0cdf-4430-44e3-a015-109874eb93d2.html  Tuesday 15th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Tuesday 15th September, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express Sport News  We'll be back - Coach Bravo determined for strong TKR reboound Dwayne Bravo has urged Trinbago Knight Riders’ supporters to remain loyal through the disappointment of their early exit from the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League, insisting the five-time champions will return stronger. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/regional/we-ll-be-back/article_aa19d38d-f686-417a-a3cb-11aeec7b79b9.html  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sport News Fortune: T&Y MMA athletes were prepared After winning 12 medals across multiple weight classes, the country’s mixed martial arts team returned from the Pan American Mixed Martial Arts Championships in Bogotá. Colombia, Monday (September 15). The contingent of 12 fighters, including Rene Fortune, the lone gold-medal winner, along with coaches Kerry Grant and Richard Acosta, and Adam Chin Leung Kam, arrived at the Piarco International Airport to a rousing welcome by fans, relatives, and other well-wishers, having exceeded expectations at an international tournament of that magnitude. https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/fortune-tt-mma-athletes-were-prepared-6.2.2667729.6efe8f811f  Wednesday 16th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Wednesday 16th September, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express Sport News  Fraser strikes sliver, bronze in France Newly-crowned national champion Chloe Fraser enjoyed a successful weekend in France, earning Women’s singles silver at the Thorigne-Fouillard Table Tennis National Tournament. Fraser, who represents Thorigne-Fouillard in France and ARK Crusaders in T&T, earned bronze in the under-1900 rating event. In the semi-final round, she lost to the eventual champion, Leandre Buchard.  https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/fraser-strikes-silver-bronze-in-france/article_785509c2-ed48-453f-abfc-5c048d168be5.html  Sport Division  TTT News Sport News  Junior MMA Team Brings Home 12 Pan American Medals Trinidad and Tobago is an emerging force in mixed martial arts, particularly at the junior level. With 12 medals to show for their efforts, T&T made their mark at the just-concluded Pan American Championship in Colombia, returning home yesterday afternoon with their medals. https://www.ttt.live/junior-mma-team-brings-home-12-pan-american-medals/  Sport Division T&T Guardian TV6 Appeal for Ministry Support A group of mixed martial arts athletes are once again making a call for more recognition to the sport of mixed martial arts. The Mixed Martial Arts Association is setting their sights on the World Championships. They've been sending athletes abroad as a build up for the tournament through their own pockets. Now, it seems they are ready to have the conversation once again with the government as it pertains to fully recognizing mixed martial arts in T&T. https://www.tv6tnt.com/news/7pmnews/appeal-for-ministry-support/article_9cdcfae8-93b3-4f1a-9164-967a044af959.html  Thursday 17th                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 17th September, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division  Daily Express Sport News  Bravo, Bishop inducted into CPL Hall of Fame Dwayne Bravo and Ian Bishop were inducted into the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Hall of Fame at a gala ceremony at the Hilton Barbados Resort, on Tuesday night, adding another distinction to the careers of two prominent figures in Caribbean cricket. Among those attending Tuesday’s function were Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Phillip Watts and Secretary of Youth Empowerment and Sport Keigon Denoon, along with other cricket officials and invited guests. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/regional/bravo-bishop-inducted-into-cpl-hall-of-fame/article_5bfda844-cda4-4742-b1ea-5cae78e0a767.html  Sport Division  TTT News Sport News  Derek King Unveils T&T Squad For Concacaf Nations League Head coach of the Trinidad and Tobago Senior Men’s Football Team, Derek King, has named a strong 25-member squad ahead of T&T’s Concacaf Nations League campaign. https://www.ttt.live/derek-king-unveils-tt-squad-for-concacaf-nations-league/  Tuesday 22nd                      Daily Media Monitoring Report - Tuesday 22nd September, 2026                Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Sport Division Daily Express  Sport News  2026 UCI Road World Championships: Neaves reports home 48th in U-23 time trial Jadian Neaves placed 48th in the men’s Under-23 individual time trial yesterday, completing the 31.3-kilometre course in 41 minutes, 42.01 seconds when the 2026 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Road World Championships continued in Montréal, Canada. https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/world/neaves-reports-home-48th-in-u-23-time-trial/article_52f44821-9fe9-40f1-92c4-8119822ec625.html  Sport Division TTT News Sport News  Derek King: T&T ready for Haiti Challenge The Trinidad and Tobago Senior Men’s Football Team is in Jamaica, gearing up for its opening Concacaf Nations League clash against Haiti at Sabina Park on Thursday. Head coach Derek King says the squad is excited, but is not underestimating the challenge ahead. https://www.ttt.live/derek-king-tt-ready-for-haiti-challenge/  Sport Division Trinidad and Tobago Guardian  Sport News  T&T Under-23s set fir Pan Am Vball Cup Trinidad and Tobago’s men’s under-23 volleyball team will contest the eight-team Under-23 Pan American Volleyball Cup hosted by the El Salvador Volleyball Federation at the Carlos El Famoso Hernandez National Indoor Sports Palace in San Salvador, El Salvador from Tuesday, (September 22) until Sunday (September 27). https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/tt-under23s-set-for-pan-am-vball-cup-6.2.2672813.33cb15ee71  Media Monitoring Template                      Daily Media Monitoring Report -  Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required Media Monitoring Template                      Daily Media Monitoring Report -  Division Media House Type of Article Headline and Page No Article Summary/Issue Raised Hyperlinks Action Required