Regal, grandiose, majestic, superb! Just a few words to describe the incredible Opening Ceremony today. Our flag bearer, Cleopatra Borel-Brown lead the TnT contingent as we paraded in the stadium.

The team wore black tee shirts, black pants, black shoes and a crisp white jacket adorned with a red scarf infused with the Trinidad and Tobago flag. We definitely looked spiffy!
After the parade we were warmly welcomed with presentations by several dignitaries including the Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, who delivered a message, sent to us by Her Royal Majesty, the Queen.

Once the Games were declared opened, the organizers used music, dance, colour, lights and digital imagery to bring the entire stadium to life. The stage was transformed into an unbelievable sea of colour and rhythmic movement that had each and every Trini consumed with the almost mini carnival/historical atmosphere.

Tomorrow Trinidad and Tobago competes in five (5) sporting disciplines. Our boxers undergo a medical exam and will be weighed in. In aquatics, our athletes will compete in the 500m backstroke and the 4 x 100m freestyle relay. Our lone squash player, Colin Ramasra, will clash with his opponent from St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Hockey women will take on South Africa whilst our lone gymnast, William Albert will execute his routine. Three of our archers will compete tomorrow and our netballers will clash with Jamaica.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our athletes the best of luck in the Games and we know that they will continue to do Trinidad and Tobago proud.