The ceremony saw the participation of all athletes, coaches, and mechanics who had undergone the intensive training programmes. The Training Camps included promising local talent: national team member Phoebe Sandy and 2024 PanAm Junior silver medallists Jelani Nedd and Syndel Samaroo. Each participant was awarded a certificate of completion, acknowledging their dedication and newly acquired skills.
The event was graced by the presence of a five-member UCI delegation, most of whom facilitated the training and certification process, as part of the Velodrome’s UCI Satellite Centre status, granted in December 2022. Julien Nunez Corredor, who facilitated the coaching course, expressed his hope that the participants help develop better athletes and well-rounded citizens.
Diane Henderson, President of the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC), emphasised the significance of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) financial support for the camps and courses. She positioned this backing as part of the enduring legacy established by the 2024 Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG24), focusing on the optimal use of facilities and fostering the development of both elite athletes and young talent.
Delivering remarks on behalf of the Honourable Shamfa Cudjoe-Lewis, Minister of Sport and Community Development, Justin Latapy-George, Head of Sport Development at SporTT, echoed Julien Nunez’s sentiments. He urged the TTCF to continue fully utilising the National Cycling Velodrome as a UCI Satellite Centre for the Americas to capitalise on its potential to cultivate future generations of cycling champions.
This collaborative effort between the TTCF and the UCI provided a unique opportunity for athletes, coaches, and mechanics from Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean region to enhance their skills and knowledge base. The initiative serves as a testament to the TTCF’s commitment to fostering cycling’s growth and development in the region.
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