Jelani Beckles

Trinidad and Tobago

Reporter at Newsday (Trinidad and Tobago)

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Articles

Tobago's RSS Phoenix reign at Juvenile Champs

4 days ago | newsday.co.tt | Jelani Beckles

Sports RISING Super Stars (RSS) Phoenix of Tobago won the crown at the NGC National Association of Athletics Administrations Juvenile Championships, but the Cougars athletes showed their pedigree in the sprint events during the two-day meet at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo, on June 21 and 22. It was the fourth juvenile title for RSS Phoenix. The top three clubs were miles ahead of the rest as RSS Phoenix, Zenith and Cougars all ended with over 300 points.
+One a Week to host run for women's shelter

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Jelani Beckles

Sports IN an effort to raise funds for a worthy cause, +One a Week Multi-Sport Club will be hosting a one-lap run around the Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain, from 4.30 pm, on July 5. Following the run, a 21-day sugar-free challenge will take place from July 7-27. The first 200 registrants on race day will receive free t-shirts.
"Trinidad and Tobago tems into table tennis semis at Caribbean Champs"

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Jelani Beckles

Sports THE Trinidad and Tobago women’s and men’s teams both advanced to the semifinals in the team competition of the 2025 Caribbean Regional Table Tennis Championships at the Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Gymnasium, Wildey, Barbados. In the men’s competition on June 17, Cuba defeated TT 3-0 in group play as Derron Douglas, Yuvraaj Dookram and Malik Gopaul were all on the losing end.
"Trinidad and Tobago teams into table tennis semis at Caribbean Champs"

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Jelani Beckles

Sports THE Trinidad and Tobago women’s and men’s teams both advanced to the semifinals in the team competition of the 2025 Caribbean Regional Table Tennis Championships at the Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Gymnasium, Wildey, Barbados. In the men’s competition on June 17, Cuba defeated TT 3-0 in group play as Derron Douglas, Yuvraaj Dookram and Malik Gopaul were all on the losing end.
"Proman begin quest for Corporate futsal title"

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Jelani Beckles

Sports THE highly-anticipated Trinbago Futsal League Corporate Cup officially kicks off at the Maloney Indoor Sport Arena at 9 am, on June 19. Coinciding with Labour Day, the event promises to deliver a thrilling blend of sporting excellence, corporate camaraderie and community celebration," a media release said. Organised by the Futsal Association of TT (FATT) in collaboration with AyLi Events, the inaugural league features 12 leading corporate teams divided into two competitive groups.
"Close race for girls crown at Secondary Schools Track and Field Champs"

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Jelani Beckles

Sports A KEEN contest is on for the girls’ crown at the Secondary Schools Track and Field National Championships at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo. At the end of day one on June 16, less than 25 points separated the top three schools in the two-day meet. Bishop Anstey High School lead the girls’ category with 131 points, a 16-point advantage over Roxborough Secondary (115 points). Scarborough Secondary are also in contention for the crown with 109 points.
"Yorke admits gap in quality after US Gold Cup drubbing"

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Jelani Beckles

Sports HEAD coach of the Soca Warriors Dwight Yorke said there is a gulf between his team and the United States, following a 5-0 drubbing on June 15 in their 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup opener at PayPal Park, California. It was an error-strewn performance from TT who found themselves trailing 3-0 at the break. A triple substitution at half-time from Yorke failed to inspire a comeback as the hosts continue to dominate their opponents.
"Nazarites inch closer to Brothers Premier League T20 title"

1 week ago | newsday.co.tt | Jelani Beckles

Sports NAZARITES are one win away from the Brothers Premier T20 League title after cruising to a 48-run win over Hillpiece at the Brothers Recreation Ground in Williamsville, held earlier this month. Batting first in the semifinal match, the Nazarites batsmen showed form to post 182/7 in 20 overs. Ihiley Smith (43), Atiba Villafana (39) and Kevin Wilkes (32) were the main contributors for Nazarites. Abrahim Ali tried his best for Hillpiece with 3/20.
"Stakeholders on World Cup draw: No easy game for Soca Warriors"

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Jelani Beckles

Sports THE road to the 2026 Fifa World Cup is clear for the Soca Warriors. TT got arguably a favourable draw in the final round of the qualifiers on June 12, with three other Caribbean teams standing in their way of a second World Cup appearance. However, two members of the 2006 World Cup contingent are warning that at this stage of the campaign, no team can be taken lightly. TT were drawn in Group B alongside Jamaica, Curacao and Bermuda, avoiding all the Central American teams.
"Romeo edges Fox for Combined U-17 decathlon crown"

2 weeks ago | newsday.co.tt | Jelani Beckles

Sports In one of the closest finishes in decathlon, Devonte Romeo edged Josiah Fox in the boys Under-17 event at the 2025 National Association of Athletics Administrations Combined Events Championships at Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo, on June 7 and 8. Romeo of Kaizen Panthers finished the decathlon, which requires athletes to compete in ten events, with 4,139 points. Fox of Fod Flash Point ended with 4,129 points to narrowly miss out on the top spot.