Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Shamfa Cudjoe on Wednesday, presented cheques representing a total value of $899,736.65 to 15 National Governing Bodies (NGBs).
This contribution is expected to cover the operational and administrative expenses of the following NGBs: the T&T Cycling Federation, the T&T Hockey Board, the National Association of Athletics Administrations of T&T, the T&T Gold Association, the T&T Gymnastics Association, the T&T Sailing Association, the T&T Netball Association, the T&T Football Association, the Amateur Swimming Association of T&T, the T&T Boxing Association, the T&T Rugby Football Union, the T&T Volleyball Federation, the T&T Cricket Board, the Tennis Association of T&T and the National Basketball Federation of T&T.
At the short presentation ceremony, the Minister assured the representatives from the various NGBs that the Government of T&T is making a concerted effort to ensure that NGBs receive the necessary financial support which will be used to further develop our athletes.
Guided by the Ministry’s values of integrity, democracy and accountability, the Minister urged the sporting bodies “to continue to submit their financials in a timely manner in order to ensure compliance in keeping with the government’s guidelines on accessing funding.”
Each of the 15 organisation received varying sums.
Chairman of the Sports Company of T&T (SporTT), Douglas Camacho, echoed the sentiments of Minister Cudjoe and also charged those in attendance to “find ways to make yourselves independent from the financial dollar of the state.”
In a release sent out yesterday, the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs advised that it remains committed to supporting efficient organisations which serve the needs of the athletes while contributing to the development of sport in T&T.
Also witnessing this presentation were Director of Physical Education and Sport, Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs, Patrice Charles, SporTT chief executive officer Jason Williams and SporTT executive manager Anthony Creed.