Vincent twins set to shine at Juvenile Champs

Over the next four weekends, the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo plays host to the NGC Juvenile Champs, NGC Junior Champs, NLCB NACAC Age Group Championships and culminates with the NGC Sagicor Open Champs on the last weekend, arguably the highlight of the local athletic circuit.

This weekend is all about the next generation though as TT’s future stars grasp the spotlight.

The Juvenile Champs cater for the age groups Under-14 to Under- 10. Two shining lights in the Under-10 category to look out for are the twins Tenique and Tyrique Vincent.

Tyrique and Tenique dominated their age group in the recently concluded NGC Combined Champs, coming out on top over a variety of disciplines testing their running, throwing and jumping ability. This weekend they will be more sternly tested as they go up against peers who would, in most cases, be just participating in the one event.

However, their father David describes their focus and their stamina as possibly the major standout attributes for the pair.

Hailing from Chaguanas, the pair only started competing on the athletic circuit this year but have done extremely well since joining the ZC Athletics Club. Their father, who has a background in bodybuilding as well as the military, identified from an early age that they easily grasped the fundamental movement skills of running, jumping and throwing and saw the potential in them as they grew.

Tenique is also a gymnast while Tyrique has the ability to do several sports due to his athletic prowess. His father sees him as turning into a fine quarter- miler eventually, but should they both triumph across several disciplines again this weekend, specialising will still be some way off.

For the fans, admission is only $25 and action will commence at 10 am on both days.