The 23rd Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games will open on Thursday in Baranquilla, Colombia.
CENTRAL AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN GAMES
Inter-school athletics competitions crucial
I have at my own expense attended every Carifta Games since 1994 (save 2004 and 2013) and one thing stands out. It is the fact that the countries with a strong tradition of inter-schools competition at the secondary level are consistently at the top of the medals table.
The Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games took place from July 17 – August 1, 2010 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
The Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games took place from July 17 – August 1, 2010 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
TEAM PARTICIPATION
The Trinidad and Tobago contingent amounted to three hundred and twenty (329) persons.
This was comprised of two hundred and thirty-three (233) athletes and ninety-six (96) officials, including medical and administrative staff.
The following table gives details on the Trinidad and Tobago delegation for the CAC Games:
|
NOS |
SPORT |
NO OF ATHLETES |
NO OF OFFICIALS |
|
1 |
Aquatics Swimming Waterpolo |
10 13 |
3 2 |
|
2 |
Archery |
7 |
2 |
|
3 |
Athletics |
28 |
10 |
|
4 |
Badminton |
7 |
2 |
|
5 |
Basketball (Women) |
12 |
4 |
|
6 |
Boxing |
5 |
2 |
|
7 |
Canoe/Kayak |
2 |
1 |
|
8 |
Cycling |
8 |
4 |
|
9 |
Equestrian |
1 |
4 |
|
10 |
Football (Women) |
18 |
6 |
|
11 |
Gymnastics |
1 |
2 |
|
12 |
Hockey |
32 |
8 |
|
13 |
Judo |
1 |
1 |
|
14 |
Karate |
8 |
3 |
|
15 |
Rugby |
12 |
3 |
|
16 |
Sailing |
6 |
1 |
|
17 |
Shooting |
8 |
2 |
|
18 |
Squash |
8 |
2 |
|
19 |
Table Tennis |
8 |
3 |
|
20 |
Taekwondo |
6 |
2 |
|
21 |
Tennis |
4 |
1 |
|
22 |
Volleyball |
24 |
7 |
|
|
Volleyball (Beach) |
4 |
2 |
|
|
Medical |
- |
15 |
|
|
Administration |
- |
4 |
|
|
TOTALS |
233 |
96 |