Even if only for two weeks, can “Faster-Higher-Stronger” overpower deadlier, scarier and bloodier? Can the Olympic Games still offer the world momentary levity, distract from terror, shootings, poverty and other worries in globally grim times? If not, what use is the multibillion-dollar celebration of youthful endeavour and mostly niche sports?
GAMES
Rio 2016 opening ceremony a mix of pared patriotism and climate concern
Olympics off to untroubled start despite tumultuous buildup as Brazil shows world template for a more sustainable Games
Modern Games and Unprecedented Coverage
Now that the Opening Ceremonies of the 2016 Olympic Games have suitably impressed the global audience, the TTOC wishes to advise the national population of the unprecedented coverage of the Games across many viewing platforms.
Trinidad and Tobago Rio 2016 Olympics Flag Bearer
Trinidad and Tobago Rio 2016 Olympics Delegation leader – Chef de Mission, Dr Ian Hypolite has announced that Defending Olympic Men's Javelin champion Keshorn Walcott will have the honour of carrying the Trinidad and Tobago Flag and leading the Trinidad and Tobago delegation in Tomorrow 's Opening Ceremony at the Maracanã Stadium.
Chow hopes for rough Rio waters
Trinidad and Tobago’s rower Aisha Chow took to the waters at Lagoa Stadium in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, yesterday to continue her training ahead of her Olympic start on Saturday. Her manager, Merryl See Tai, in an interview with Newsday, said they are hoping things get a bit rough for her rivals when rowing begins.