ago.07.2008
Beijing-Friday ,August 8th
Participating in the Opening Ceremony of the summer Olympic games is one that all Olympic team members eagerly anticipated and treasure.However for various reasons not everyone is able to take part but carrying the National flag is considered a privilege and honour.
The Beijing Summer Olympics is no exception although air quality concerns have seen a number of nations opt to set up training camps outside the Chinese capital.
The T&T track and field team ,for example, is currently in South Korea and will miss the opening festival.
TTOC officials told ttoc.org that the limit on officials participating in the opening-based on a ratio of athletes to officials-has been lifted by the organisers for some of the countries .
T&T have benefited in an effort to ensure a "decent looking representation "says chef de mission Michael Valentine.
He however declined to confirm who will carry the T&T flag pointing out that internally there are still some aspects to be worked out.
Past TTOC protocol suggests that George Bovell 111 ,The only Olympic medalist in the Beijing team is the athlete to be given the honour.However in past games the ace swimmer opted out from the opening ceremony as his first event is normally a day or two after.The choice it would appear is up to the Athens bronze medalist.
Next in line in terms of Olympic credentials would be shot putter Cleopatra Borel-Brown.
The TTOC athletes and officials in the Olympic Village are:
Athletes:
George Bovell II
Cleopatra Borel-Brown
Roger Daniel
Nicholas Bovell
Sharntell Mc Lean
Richard Thompson
Dexter St Louis
Ato Modibo
Reny Quow
Officials ,team mangers and medical staff:
Michael Valentine
Wendell Labastide
Terry Ali
George Bovell II
Reeza Burke
Ian Sharpe
June Durham
Asha De Freitas
Andre Ferguson
Rheann Chung
Karielle De Bique
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