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Post by Admin on Jul 27, 2021 4:22:18 GMT
Trinidad and Tobago boxer Aaron Prince ready for tough Olympic debut
JONATHAN RAMNANANSINGH 2 DAYS AGO Aaron Prince - Aaron Prince - TRINIDAD AND Tobago boxer Aaron Prince gloves up for the first time on the Olympic stage against Slovakian Andrej Csemez on Monday from 12.24 am (TT time). Olympic coach Reynold Cox believes his athlete has acclimatised well to the environment in Tokyo, Japan and is ready to face his opening test at the Kokogikan Arena. The veteran coach is quietly confident ahead of the bout and thinks Prince has what it takes to secure an opening victory in the preliminary round of 32 men’s middleweight (69-75kg) encounter. Boxing coach Reynold Cox - Sureash Cholai The Slovakian however, will be no easy test as he boasts a gold medal at the 2018 European Union Championships and a bronze at the 2019 European Games. “It is not going to be an easy assignment but I have confidence that he should be able to handle it. We are going into the bout in good shape and will hope to take advantage with our tactical plan for the bout,” said Cox on Saturday. Prior to Prince’s arrival in Tokyo, he spent approximately three weeks in the Russian city of Khabarovsk taking part in a pre-Olympic training camp. He, along with a host of boxers from around the globe, was invited to train there by the International Boxing Association. Prince’s time spent there would have played an important role in helping the 35-year-old adjust to a similar competitive environment in Tokyo. Tokyo Olympics logo - Cox added, “We were in Khabarovsk, Russia, which is near the east coast close to Japan for three weeks. So we were able to adapt easily to Japan as we lived in the same time zone.” If Prince wins his opening fixture, he returns to the ring on Wednesday for the round of 16 matches. Prince boxed to bronze (welterweight 69kg) at 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games and is a multiple TT champion. He also represented TT at the Commonwealth Games and Pan American Games.
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Post by Admin on Jul 27, 2021 4:23:25 GMT
Boxer Prince beaten after slow start vs Slovakian
ANDREW GIOANNETTI 16 HRS AGO Andrej Csemez, of Solvakia, left, attacks Aaron Solomon Prince of Trinidad and Tobago, during their middle weight (75kg) preliminary boxing match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo) - Andrej Csemez, of Solvakia, left, attacks Aaron Solomon Prince of Trinidad and Tobago, during their middle weight (75kg) preliminary boxing match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo) - AARON Prince’s Olympic debut wrapped up at the men’s middleweight round-of-32 stage in Tokyo, early Monday morning, losing by decision to Slovakian Andrej Csemez. The veteran Prince, 35, fought and ultra defensive first round and was knocked down, before scrapping back under orders from coach Reynold Cox. Prince conceded quick and heavy blows from Csemez in the first and third rounds, leaving the judges to an easy decision. The 23-year-old Csemez grabbed Prince repeatedly in the second round as the Trinidadian opened himself with risky punches. In the end, a far more composed Csemez cruised into the last-16, where he will face Armenian Arman Darchinyan. Prince was fortunate to qualify for the Olympics, after four attempts, at the twilight of his career. While he would have originally been required to qualify through the more daunting Americas leg of qualification last May, the event was cancelled, meaning boxers would qualify by virtue of their regional rankings. Prince was ranked seventh in the Pan American middleweight division, and, owing to the withdrawal of three boxers from the category, booked his ticket to the Olympic Games.
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Post by Admin on Jul 27, 2021 4:24:53 GMT
Venezuelan refugee boxer in Trinidad punches Olympic ticket
STEPHON NICHOLAS TUESDAY 8 JUNE 2021 Venezuelan boxer Eldric Sella has qualified for the Olympics as part of the UN refugee team. - UNHCR Venezuelan boxer Eldric Sella has qualified for the Olympics as part of the UN refugee team. - UNHCR VENEZUELAN Eldric Sella has achieved his dream of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics. However, Sella, who resides in Trinidad after seeking asylum in 2018, will not be representing his native country. The 24-year-old is one of 29 refugee athletes, competing in 12 disciplines, on the second-ever refugee Olympic team. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said their participation in Japan sends a powerful message of solidarity and hope to the world this summer, bringing further awareness to the plight of over 80 million displaced people worldwide. “I am thrilled to congratulate each of the athletes who have been named in the Tokyo 2020 refugee Olympic team,” said UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, who is also vice chairman of the Olympic Refuge Foundation (ORF). “They are an exceptional group of people who inspire the world. UNHCR is incredibly proud to support them as they compete at the Tokyo Olympics. Surviving war, persecution and the anxiety of exile already makes them extraordinary people, but the fact that they now also excel as athletes on the world stage fills me with immense pride. “It shows what is possible when refugees are given the opportunity to make the most of their potential...They serve as a reminder that everyone deserves the chance to succeed in life.” Sella, who made the Venezuela national team as an 18-year-old, thought leaving his homeland was the end of his dream. However, his fighting spirit helped him stay focused and hopeful. “We are delighted to see Eldric’s passion, determination and hard work so wonderfully rewarded,” said Miriam Aertker, UNHCR’s Head of Office in TT. “As one of his unwavering supporters, we understand the immense challenges he has overcome to make his dreams come true. His perseverance and optimism in the face of all his obstacles are inspirational and we believe he will be a symbol of hope to all those who are forcibly displaced, especially the more than five million Venezuelans who have left their country.” As part of its more than 25-year partnership with the IOC, UNHCR works with the IOC and the ORF to harness the power of sport to help create a world where every person forced to flee can build a better future. Together with the IOC, the ORF, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and other partners, UNHCR said it is leading the global call for a world in which all displaced people, including those with disabilities, can equally access and participate in sport. Trendingview all 1 Three siblings die in Maraval blaze, would-be rescuers injured SHANE SUPERVILLE 2 Suspect in Maraval man's murder recaptured after short escape SHANE SUPERVILLE 3 A fish called Guppy named after a Trinidadian TYRELL GITTENS 4 Over 800 brave rain for covid19 vaccine at SAPA NARISSA FRASER 5 The future of work in Trinidad and Tobago MARK LYNDERSAY 6 Dr Hinds: Covid19 cases slowly increasing PAULA LINDO 7 Cancer survivor, 60, faces eviction as NIS payments delayed NARISSA FRASER
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Post by Admin on Jul 27, 2021 4:45:29 GMT
Refugee boxer Sella suffers brisk Olympic defeat STEPHON NICHOLAS 16 HRS AGO newsday.co.tt/2021/07/26/refugee-boxer-sella-suffers-brisk-olympic-defeat/Venezuelan boxer Eldric Sella Rodriguez. Photo courtesy UNHCR - Venezuelan boxer Eldric Sella Rodriguez. Photo courtesy UNHCR - Refugee boxer Eldric Sella Rodriguez suffered a brisk defeat in his Olympic debut against Dominican Republic's Euri Cedeno Martinez on Monday morning. Sella, who was knocked down 15 seconds into the fight, lost in just 67 seconds as the referee stopped the contest. The Venezuelan, who lived in Trinidad, was unable to respond to a barrage of punches from his southpaw opponent, who dropped him early with two straight left punches that landed flush to his head. Sella showed some heart to get up off the canvas quickly, but the Dominican Republic fighter was too much to handle.
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Post by Admin on Jul 27, 2021 4:48:43 GMT
WINNING ATTITUDE Campbell stays positive after road race blowKwame Laurence Jul 25, 2021 Updated 3 hrs ago trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/winning-attitude/article_a3913542-eda0-11eb-859a-37e1566efed4.html Rheeza Grant NATIONAL PRIDE: Trinidad and Tobago cyclist Teniel Campbell is flanked by Team TTO chef de mission Lovie Santana, left, and Covid-19 Liaison Officer (CLO) Rheeza Grant before the start of the Tokyo 2020 Women’s Road Race, in Japan, yesterday. —Photo courtesy Team TTO Facebook Twitter Email Print Save Teniel Campbell’s historic ride in the Tokyo 2020 Women’s Road Race did not yield the desired result. Victory, though, comes in many forms. Yesterday, Trinidad and Tobago’s first-ever female Olympian in the sport of cycling was a non-finisher and a winner at the same time. “They pulled us out the race,” Campbell explained, “because we were too far behind.” The latter stages of the 137-kilometre race, from Musashinonomori Park to the Fuji International Speedway, were ridden on a circuit with cyclists required to complete one-and-a-half laps. Entering the circuit with other riders already on the last lap could have resulted in the frontrunners getting mixed in with the back of the race. “It would be chaos,” Campbell told the Express. “It’s a pity I couldn’t finish. Kind of breaks my heart. I expected more of myself, but I just cracked on that final climb and my legs just started to lock. I got dropped, I reconnected and got dropped again, and I panicked. I should have gone at my own tempo.” Austria’s Anna Kiesenhoffer conquered the sweltering summer heat and hilly course for a surprise victory in three hours, 52 minutes and 45 seconds. Annemiek van Vlueten was more than a minute behind, the Dutchwoman claiming silver in 3:54:00, with bronze going to Italian Elisa Longo Borghini (3:54:14). TOKYO 2020 CANOC NGC LOGO Campbell battled hard on her Olympic debut, and was 52nd after 96.6 kilometres. But at that point, she trailed the leader, Kiesenhoffer by more than 13 minutes, and was subsequently pulled from the race, along with other riders. “I have to go home and put in some more work. That’s the only thing I can say. I know I’m not a pure climber, but I don’t like to count myself out of anything. I had a lot of setbacks coming into the games. I got into a car accident two weeks before so that threw off tapering and final preparation. I’m actually really happy I actually made it to Tokyo. “I never felt I was ready,” Campbell continued, “but I just pushed through mentally. I’m really happy for the support I had over here to keep me calm and help me believe in myself. All the prayers, the support, everything, it was really good for me. And seeing all the Trinis again was heart-warming. I’m coming again for 2024, for track and road. Come back for it. Don’t quit. Champions never quit.” Yes, Campbell is a true champion, adopting a winning attitude in the face of adversity and disappointment. But even the best are boosted when preparing in familiar surroundings. “I’m finally coming home,” the Europe-based rider declared. “But I’m not coming for holidays. I’m coming back to old training grounds, to put in work, so I can go back up to Europe, smash it, smash World Championships, and finish off the season on a high.” Team TTO cycling manager Desmond Roberts is excited about Campbell’s future. “Teniel made Trinidad and Tobago proud! I expect the country and the Caribbean to give her full support. This was a very tough course; she performed very well. Teniel has places to go. Her Spanish coach, Alejandro Gonzales-Tablas, myself, mechanic Elisha Greene and massage therapist June Durham worked together for this achievement—the country’s first female cyclist at the Olympics.” Campbell might have the heart of a lion, but the back-to back First Citizens Sports Foundation Sportswoman of the Year is human, and could not mask the strong feelings that accompanied her historic entrance on the Olympic stage. “I started the season really good. The middle was chaotic, losing my uncle, and then one thing after the other. It wasn’t easy to deal with. Several times I wanted to stop. It was heart-breaking for me because I’m really family-oriented. Not being able to be there with my family, and not hearing that final support from my uncle especially coming into the Games,” Campbell explained, her voice breaking with emotion, “was really hard for me.” By this time, the tears were flowing. “I tried my best out there because I knew he would have been happy to see me here… but he’s not.” Roberts, chef-de-mission Lovie Santana and Covid-19 Liaison Officer (CLO) Rheeza Grant stood with Campbell as she lamented the loss of her beloved Uncle Frank, the Team TTO family rallying around one of its brightest stars in her hour of need. Facebook Twitter Email Print Save
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Post by Admin on Jul 27, 2021 4:52:58 GMT
Edghill, Allicock inspire but out of Tokyo Olympics
Rawle Toney By Rawle Toney | July 25, 2021 guyanachronicle.com/2021/07/25/edghill-allicock-inspire-but-out-of-tokyo-olympics/: Chelsea Edghill (L) and her Coach Idi Lewis after wrapping up competition at the Tokyo Olympics. TABLE Tennis star Chelsea Edghill and boxer Keevin Allicock’s Tokyo 2020 Olympics journey came to an end yesterday despite the two athletes’ inspiring performance in their respective disciplines. For Edghill, it was a historic achievement for the 24-year-old, who plays professionally in Portugal. Playing in the very first match of the Women’s Singles Tournament in Japan, Edghill brushed aside Fiji’s Sally Yee 4-1 (11-5, 4-11, 11-3, 11-6, 11-8). While on the surface Edghill’s match-winning performance might seem casual, given her brilliance in the sport, in the table tennis world, it represented ‘history’; not just for Guyana, but the Caribbean. While Edghill became Guyana’s first, male or female table tennis player to represent the country in the sport at the Olympics, the Linwood University graduate (Chemistry) was also the first female player from the English-speaking Caribbean to feature at the event since it became an Olympic sport in 1988. After her much-talked-about and celebrated victory over Yee, Edghill’s next opponent was 17-year-old Shin Yubin from South Korea. Shin Yubin is South Korea’s youngest-ever representative in the sport and against Edghill, the world 85th ranked player showed why she’s one of the best players in the world, winning 4-0 (11-7, 11-9, 11-1, 12-10). KEEVIN ALLICOCK OUT Meanwhile, Allicock, whose presence in Tokyo heralded a return of Guyana at Olympics boxing for the first time since John Douglas at the 1996 Games in Atlanta, was once again at the centre of another controversial decision. Guyana’s Keevin Allicock (R) connects a left jab to Alex Miguel de la Cruz Baez of Dominican Republic during the Men’s Featherweight division (52-57 kg) Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) Allicock was up against the Dominican Republic’s Alexy de la Cruz in the men’s featherweight division, in a match that was supposed to be ‘redemption’ for the Albouystown resident. Allicock’s clash with de la Cruz has been in the making since the 2019 Pan Games qualifiers in Uruguay, when the two were scheduled to meet in the quarterfinals. However, Allicock was disqualified after officials thought that he had on an inappropriate colour to enter the ring. The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) later appealed the decision and Allicock went ahead to box at the Pan Am Games in Peru, where he was again at the centre of another controversial decision. Meanwhile at the Olympics, though the Forgotten Youth Foundation Gym member might have done better in the eyes of the pundits against de la Cruz in the three rounds, the judges saw another fight. USA’s Beau Campbell, Radoslav Simon from Slovakia, Germany’s Susann Kopke, Mansur Muhiddinov of Tajikistan and Sri Lankan Nelka Shiromala Thampu all judged in favour of the Dominican Republic boxer, as de la Cruz won via a Unanimous Decision. Looking ahead, Andrew Fowler will dive into the pool on July 27, in Heat 2 of the men’s 100 metres freestyle. Fifteen-year-old Aleka Persaud, the country’s youngest-ever Olympian, will be in the pool on Friday July 30 in the women’s 50 metres freestyle. Jasmine Abrams and Emanuel Archibald will take to the starting blocks in their respective 100 metres on Friday, July 30; Aliyah Abrams will make her second appearance at the Olympics in the women’s 400 metres on Tuesday, August 3.
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Post by Admin on Jul 27, 2021 5:01:11 GMT
Sports Tracey sets sights on Olympic medal
July 19, 2021 Tracey jamaica-star.com/article/sports/20210719/tracey-sets-sights-olympic-medalFirst-time Olympian Tyquendo Tracey says winning the national title is not enough to satisfy his hunger for success in track and field, so he is chasing after an individual medal in the 100m in Tokyo. Tracey said his main goal going into the Olympics is to stand on the podium at the end of the 100m final. "(I want) to win myself a medal and put my name down not only as an Olympian but as an Olympic medallist," he said. The 2018 Athletics World Cup 100m gold medallist said he has to remain positive if he wants to achieve his goal. "I never go into an event planning to lose or not finish in the medal position," he said. But Tracey said confidence is not all as he still has some technical aspects of his race to work on. "I have to get my start right," he said, while adding that he is sure he will improve on his technique in time for the Olympics. He is yet to go below 10 seconds in the 100m so far this season. His fastest time in 2021 came at the National Trials when he clocked 10 seconds flat to win the the 100m final. "It's been my dream to make it to the Olympics and doing so by winning the national title means a lot," he said. For his fellow Jamaican athletes who wish to represent Jamaica at the Olympics in the future, Tracey advises them to go for what makes them happy. " Never stay in a place that you can't be comfortable or respected; happiness means everything," he said. Tracey's 2021 world ranking stands at joint 21st in the men's 100m. His personal best in the event is 9.95 seconds. - Sharla Williams
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Post by Admin on Jul 27, 2021 19:52:51 GMT
Brilliant Duffy wins Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medal guardian.co.tt/sports/brilliant-duffy-wins-bermudas-first-olympic-gold-medal-6.2.1362719.772aa28d67less than hour ago Tue Jul 27 2021 Flora Duffy of Bermuda holds her gold medal during a medal ceremony for the women's individual triathlon competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, on Monday in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Charlie Riedel TOKYO – Flora Duffy destroyed a world-class field to win an historic first Olympic gold medal for Bermuda in the women’s triathlon in Japan Tuesday (Monday night, Eastern Caribbean time), triggering ecstatic celebrations in the small island in the North Atlantic. After high winds and rain delayed the start, the 33-year-old pre-race favourite, who has had to overcome a serious foot injury since finishing eighth at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, dominated the race almost immediately after finishing the 40-kilometre cycle within an ultimate lead group of four. American Katie Zaferes was the first out onto the run course from the bike transition, but 33-year-old Duffy – the women’s world champion in 2016 and 2017 – passed her and then did it on her own, winning in one hour, 55:36 minutes in a stunning show of front-running. The medal is only Bermuda’s second at an Olympiad, coming 45 years after heavyweight boxer Clarence Hill won bronze at the Montreal Games. Georgia Taylor-Brown of Britain suffered a flat tyre on her rear wheel on the bike, but the 27-year-old from Manchester recovered to claim the silver. After losing 22 seconds and dropping to fifth because of the puncture, she overtook three of her rivals to take a deserved second, with Zaferes claiming bronze. Duffy, who turned down the chance to represent Britain as a teenager, finished one minute and 15 seconds ahead of Taylor-Brown. After the race Duffy said: “I’ve had an extra year [after the Games were postponed last year because of the coronavirus pandemic] with this pressure on me. “Although it was difficult to manage and navigate all that pressure, what a special moment to come down the finishing chute and just to enjoy it and have my moments. It’s incredible. “It was worth it. There’s been many tears, many heartbreaks. many times I was like ‘am I ever going to be healthy again, can I ever race at the top’? “I just kept believing and I have a really great support system around me.” As she entered the home straight Duffy pumped her fists, waved at the crowd and then collapsed in joy over the line. Three years ago Duffy won the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Australia. After Tuesday’s race, car drivers started tooting their horns in Bermuda’s capital Hamilton and Premier David Burt was among the first to congratulate Duffy, saying on his social media site: “You’ve worked so hard and you’ve made an entire island proud.” CMC
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Post by Admin on Nov 4, 2021 11:43:01 GMT
Breedy bested in quarter-finals www.nationnews.com/2021/11/03/breedy-bested-quarter-finals/Barbadian boxer Jabali Breedy narrowly missed out on a semi-final berth at the 2021 AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships after losing on points to Japanese jouster Tomoya Tsuboi in their bantamweight quarter-final bout yesterday afternoon at the Štark Arena in Belgrade, Serbia. Accompanied to the ring by revered coach and trainer Gary Bowen, the 24-year-old Breedy, aiming to be the first Barbadian in the semi-finals of the world championships in over 25 years, competed from the blue corner while Tsuboi represented the red corner. Over the three rounds, the two fighters exhibited unrelenting energy and determination to win but a lapse in focus and partial overexuberance from Breedy played into the hands of Tsuboi, who claimed a 5-0 win on points to advance to the semi-finals. Slow down Breedy, in his strong southpaw stance, started round one with a string of measured left-hand jabs which found their mark. Tsuboi then returned some strong right-hand punches as he sought to take advantage of his slight height advantage.
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Post by Admin on Nov 4, 2021 19:10:37 GMT
Paul captures World Champs bronze after semi-final defeat newsday.co.tt/2021/11/04/paul-captures-world-champs-bronze-after-semi-final-defeat/NIGEL PAUL captured Trinidad and Tobago’s first-ever International Boxing Association World Championships medal when he claimed bronze in the super heavyweight +92kg semi-finals in Serbia on Thursday. At the Stark Arena in Belgrade, Paul lost on points against Russian Federation’s Mark Petrovskii. Petrovskii won 4-1 against Paul with the judges scoring 29-28 (Kazakhstan), 30-27 (Morocco), 29-28 (Argentina) and 30-27 (Japan) in favour of the Russian. The Irish judge (29-28) was the only one to find favour in Paul’s performance at the end of three rounds. The TT Olympian lost the opening round with four of the five judges ruling in favour of Petrovskii. He fared better in the second round but only two judges would give him the nod over the Russian. In the final round, Paul fought valiantly but was also on the receiving end of some powerful blows from Petrovskii. Paul however, knocked the Russian to his knees in the dying seconds but it was not enough. A constant flurry of on-target punches from Petrovskii in the last round bettered Paul’s late surge and secured the Russian a spot in the super heavyweight final against Aremenian Chaloyan Davit. Although Paul lost his semi-final bout, the TT boxer still received bronze, along with other losing semi-finalist, Mahammad Abdullayev (Azerbaijan). Both losing semi-finalists earned bronze medals since there is no third place bout. Paul’s performance brought an end to TT’s Worlds’ campaign which also featured national boxers Aaron Prince, Donnel Phillip, Anthony Joseph and Blessing Waldropt, who all lost their opening bouts and were eliminated prior.
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