Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s athletes who secured medals at this year\u2019s Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games have been awarded a total of TT$150,000 in bonuses by the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC). The presentation ceremony took place at the TTOC Olympic House in Port-of-Spain on Tuesday, overseen by TTOC President Diane Henderson.<\/p>\n
The country\u2019s delegation, comprising 148 athletes\u201474 men and 74 women\u2014won a total of 21 medals (six gold, five silver, and 10 bronze), securing Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s ninth-place finish on the medal table. This marks the highest position achieved by any English-speaking Caribbean nation at the Games, held in the Dominican Republic.<\/p>\n
Swimmer Nikoli Blackman led the medal haul with two individual golds in the men\u2019s 50m and 100m freestyle, along with a gold in the men\u2019s 4x100m freestyle relay. Other gold medalists included Dylan Carter (men\u2019s 50m butterfly), cyclist Kwesi Browne (men\u2019s keirin), and the women\u2019s netball team.<\/p>\n
In her address, Henderson praised the athletes for their dedication, emphasising that their success was the result of years of sacrifice. \u2018This bonus is a tangible expression of our gratitude,\u2019 she said, \u2018but your value to this nation goes far beyond.\u2019 She urged the athletes to inspire future generations, noting that their achievements were not accidental but the product of relentless effort.<\/p>\n
The CAC Games, a multi-sport event held every four years, serve as a key platform for Caribbean athletes to showcase their talents. Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s strong performance underscores the nation\u2019s growing competitiveness in regional sports.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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