TT, Canada battle at UANA Water Polo Cup tonight

President of the Amateur Swimming Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ASATT ), Wendell Lai Hing, conveyed his excitement on this country’s hosting of the tournament.

“The National Aquatic Centre in Balmain, Couva, has opened a myriad of opportunities to host tournaments even at a world standard. Trinidad and Tobago hosting the UANA Cup from February 7th to the 11th, will see the national teams from Canada, Brazil and Argentina come to our shores. This not only gives our own national team international exposure right at home, but assists us (ASATT ) in promoting Trinidad and Tobago as a destination for sports tourism in Water Polo and all Aquatic Sports. As an Association, we will continue to seek opportunities to ensure that, as a country, we get a great return on investment on our world class facility,” he said.

Andrew Francis, senior Head Coach of the Trinidad and Tobago team, noted that while he is not expecting to top the competition, he wants the members of his squad to give it their best shot and prove to everyone - including themselves - what they are capable of. He explained that this tournament is geared towards analysing and improving their tactics in preparation towards their goal of securing medals at the upcoming Caribbean and Central American (CCCAN) championships, which will also be hosted at the Aquatic Centre.

The Trinidad and Tobago water polo team includes Russell Ferreira, Leon Daniel, Daniel Alvarez, Jesus Badal, Kyle Ferreira, Ethan Elliott, Kris Thomas, Tyrece Joseph, Sergio Des Vignes, Gregorio Felician, Kyle Simmons, Nathaniel Porter and Jon-Mycal Palmer.

The tournament’s schedule consists of two matches every evening until Saturday, with the first game starting at 6pm followed by the second at 7:30pm.

Admission for the event is TT $30 for adults and TT $20 for children 16 years and under.