The first Hurdle is cleared and the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) is optimistic that the Guadalajara 2011 Pan Am Games which will get underway on Friday 14th October will be a successful one for T&T .
TTOC vice president Dr Ian Hypolite ,T&T's chef de mission , earlier today completed the delegation registration meeting(DRM) in Guadalajara and reported that there were no issues or problems with the registration of the 78 athletes, medical team and other team officials.The T&T team including athletes,medical staff, team managers and coaches total 125 persons.
Athletes and team officials will start the exodus to the Games Village on the week end.
Commenting on the upcoming Games TTOC president Michael Romany said that he expects a solid performance from the athletes and teams wearing national colours in Guadalajara.
" A lot of hard work has gone into preparing for these games which are always very important for us given the fact that it takes place the year before the Olympic Games."
Romany also took the opportunity to acknowledge the support of the Ministry of Sport and, in particular Minister of Sport Anil Roberts .
" The Minister and Ministry have honoured their commitment to assist the TTOC with travel to Guadalajara. These are tough times in terms of the global and local economy . The Pan Am Games is an important multi sport event for the TTOC and the country. We[TTOC} appreciate the Minister's and his Ministry's support.We have worked closely with them in a collective effort to ensure that the travel logistics are in place. The Permanent Secretary has been very fair and open with us in addressing challenges including our Adidas sponsored outfits.No one should underestimate or under value the team effort needed to take a team to the Pan Am or any games for that matter." added Romany
-Brian Lewis