8,000 athletes for Milo Games

APPROXIMATELY 8,000 athletes from 21 schools are expected to converge on the track at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo on March 11 when the 16th Milo Games take place.

The annual event, which is expected to begin at 9 am, features schools in the Port-of-Spain and Environs Education District with Carenage Girls Government and Diego Martin Government seeking to retain the titles they copped last year. According to co-ordinator Kelvin Nancoo, the games “have produced a number of national athletes, including Alvin Henry, Simon Pierre, Rene Clarke, Fana Ashby, Honore McDonald and Cleavon Dillon.” Adding that the competition is the “nurturing ground for Port-of-Spain and, by extension, national athletes,” Nancoo was quick in praise for Nestle Limited for their continued support to the venture. And a number of special awards will be presented on the day, including awards to administrators Joanne Neaves and Elsa McConney.