Jul.08.2010

Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee(TTOC) president Michael Romany is disappointed that with the Central American and Caribbean( CAC) Games opening ceremony just over a week away there are selection issues surrounding the fitness standard.

Romany said it is irresponsible for NSOs to be seeking to create contention and controversy at this time when the fact of the matter is that the TTOC started the selection and fitness testing process since last October.

" A week to go and some sports are still asking the TTOC to further reduce the fitness standard . When we have already reduced the required levels and still there are efforts to challenge the decision of the TTOC executive and General Council. Since October last year we have been working with NSOs to ensure that their teams and athletes are well prepared. I am confident that the TTOC's position will have the support of the Ministry of Sport as they also have concerns about the under preparation of national teams and athletes."

"It is not the only criteria. But when you have athletes in the timed sports such as cycling,track and field and swimming working hard to meet their required standards.The TTOC will not allow others who do not have a time qualification standard to fall below or hold the process to ransom."

The TTOC head is however confident that the situation will not become a disciplinary issue.

A final beep test is scheduled for Saturday at the Eastern Regional Complex.