ago.31.2008
The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee(TTOC) has extended congratulations to the members of the Trinidad and Tobago Men’s 4x100 metres relay team who earned the silver medal at the just concluded Olympic Games in Beijing, China
The members of the team were each awarded the Chaconia Gold Medal at the Independence day National Awards at the President’s House.
Richard Thompson, who also got a silver medal in the Men’s 100 metres final at the Bird’s Nest Stadium three weeks ago, along with Marc Burns, Aaron Armstrong, Keston Bledman, Emmanuel Callender and the injured Darrel Brown. are among seven people who were awarded for Meritorious Service to Trinidad and Tobago in the Sphere of Sport. The other sport personality is top local golfer Carlos ‘Sexy’ Baynes.
TTOC president Larry Romany said the gesture by the T&T government in once gain recognizing Olympic acheivements should serve to inspire and motivate greater participation in sport among the youth of the nation.
Romany expressed confidence that the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games silver medalists will live up to the expectations and responsibilities brought about by being in the public spotlight as role models.
"They have brought honour and pride to their families and country and their national award is well deserved.If I had to say anything to them it would be keep striving for greatness.Your best is still to come.Don't rest on your laurels "said Romany.