PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs reaffirmed its commitment to national sporting excellence and youth empowerment on Wednesday, presenting over TT$1.5 million in financial support to athletes and organisations across Trinidad and Tobago.
In a cheque distribution ceremony held at the Ministry’s conference room in Nicholas Towers, Sport Minister Phillip Watts presented grants totaling TT$1,585,000 to 15 recipients, including individual athletes, sporting clubs, and youth development organisations.
Investing in potential and national pride
The initiative forms part of the Ministry’s broader strategy to invest in athletic preparation, community youth programmes, and developmental projects that strengthen the foundation of national sport. Officials described the gesture as both an economic and symbolic investment in the nation’s future leaders.
“The Ministry’s unwavering support ensures that our athletes and youth leaders are well-equipped to pursue excellence both locally and internationally,” a statement from the Ministry noted, highlighting the government’s continued drive to foster sustainable growth across the sporting landscape.
“More than financial assistance” — A vision for growth
Delivering brief but resonant remarks, Director of Sport Gabre Jesu McTair underscored the deeper purpose behind the initiative.
“Today’s disbursement represents more than financial assistance; it reflects our belief in the potential of our citizens to represent Trinidad and Tobago with pride, purpose, and excellence,” McTair said. “We remain committed to ensuring that our sporting and youth sectors are vibrant, well-supported, and continually inspired.”
Gratitude and determination from the recipients
Recipients at the event expressed heartfelt appreciation for the Ministry’s ongoing investment in their journeys. They emphasized that the funds will significantly enhance their training, competition readiness, and community outreach efforts, enabling them to perform at their best while contributing meaningfully to national development.
The Ministry’s latest round of disbursements continues a pattern of targeted financial interventions designed to advance Trinidad and Tobago’s sporting potential — from the grassroots level to the international arena.
