Wednesday 26th
Wednesday 26th
Daily Media Monitoring Report -
Tuesday 25th - Wednesday 26th August 2026
Prepared by: Lesedi Bereaux
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Sport Division |
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.c59299254dSport 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/