mar.14.2006
The Commonwealth Games is the responsibility of the Commonwealth Games Federation [CGF]. The 71 Commonwealth Nations participating do so under the auspices of their respective Commonwealth Games association [CGA]. In most if not all countries National Olympic Committees act as CGAs.
The Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly will meet for two days prior to the 15 March opening ceremony to discuss among other things future Commonwealth Games. Jamaican Michael Fennell is the head of the Commonwealth Federation.
T&T will be represented at the General Assembly and other CGA meetings by TTOC President Larry Romany and Secretary General Brian Lewis. Former TTOC President Alexander Chapman is a Vice President on the Commonwealth Games Federation Executive Board.
Romany is already in Melbourne while Lewis leaves on Sunday for Melbourne.
According to the TTOC President there is tremendous benefits to be gained from attending the myriad meetings and functions
"In the last ten years as an organization our approach is strategic. The goal at these meetings is to create opportunities for our athletes and coaches, access to exchange programmes, grants, knowledge and technology transfer. Meet and negotitate with the policy makers and Prospective sponsors. Convince them that the TTOC has a plan and vision and is serious about sport and people development".
While playing down medal expectations TTOC officials remain confident of T&T medal prospects in Melbourne and believe that this countries best hopes for winning medals are in Athletics, Boxing, Hockey and Shooting.