Chris Hoy...“If you get beat it is because they deserve it.”

Intense pressure for IOC, athletes

It takes two hands to clap. As we strive to achieve the vision of ten or more gold medals by the year 2024, the major hurdle that we have to overcome is attitudinal. Those who say it can’t be achieved, you are very right. You will never achieve it. It’s as simple as that. If your attitude is we can’t or I can’t, then that’s your reality.

Excitement almost fever pitch as Rio nears

Believe it or not, it’s just about two weeks to go to the Rio Olympic Games. The excitement is reaching fever pitch. Team TTO Tee shirts, Believe Tee Shirts and wristbands are now available at all branches of The Fan Club, MovieTowne, Trincity Mall and Gulf City Mall.

French basketball players Tony Parker, right, Nando de Colo, left, and Nicolas Batum congratulate each other following their 83-74 win over Canada in the finals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying match on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena in suburban Pasay city south of Manila, Philippines. The win qualified France for the Rio Olympics. AP Photo

Rio anxiety is taking over

Get ready for the Rio Olympic Games... It’s almost here. The wait will soon be over with

TTOC cutting loose from its comfort zone

The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee’s (TTOC) effort to transform how it markets and brands itself has seen the National Olympic Committee embrace a different approach in areas such as the alignment with Trinidad and Tobago music and culture.

T&T potential and talent—unlimited, Things That Matter

Last Friday, mayor Keron Valentine kicked off the city of Port of Spain’s 102nd anniversary celebrations. Thousands turned out for the Fashion and Mas Rock the City event, the brainchild of designer Anya Ayoung Chee.

Rio 2016’s Mario Cilenti has a captive audience as he explains the Olympic Village concept. AP Photo

No hiding place for Rio Olympics - Things That Matter

The Olympic Games in Rio is the first to be held in South America. Brazil and Rio de Janiero are home to a diverse population. It is claimed that Rio 2016 will be a catalyst for change in Rio leaving a positive legacy not only in sport, but also for society, the economy, urban infrastructure and the environment.