ago.18.2008

Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee(TTOC) president Larry Romany is calling on the Caribbean to use next year's inaugural Caribbean Games which will be held in Port.of.Spain,Trinidad as a celebration and affirmation of the region's emphatic show of athletic force at the Beijing Olympic Games.
"The Caribbean Games will create history in more ways than one,it is a huge opportunity to show that we can as a region work as one.In terms of supporting the games,the respective Governments can contribute by ensuring that the region's best athletes participate"
The Caribbean Games came about as a result of discussions at a Caricom Sports ministers held in Barbados a decade ago. the idea behind the  Caribbean Games is simple; to showcase the region’s elite athletes as a means of motivating Caribbean youth to aspire to international standards and achievements.
CANOC(The Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees) was given the mandate to deliver the games to the Caribbean people.
The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee and the Government of Trinidad and Tobago will host the inaugural games which is scheduled for 13-19 July next year.
The 2009 edition  will comprise of five sports,Boxing,Netball,Tennis, Track and Field,  and Volleyball.
National Olympic Committees(NOCS) from the English,French ,Spanish and Dutch speaking Caribbean are expected to participate.

The games is expected to receive sanction from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and are open to all members of CANOC and will be held every four years.