Ambassadors b-ballers head for Venezuela

The TT Ambassadors Under-21 basketball team will leave on August 6 for Venezuela. The basketballers are scheduled to participate in the 34th Annual “Feria de la Consolacion” International Tournament. The matches will be played in Tariba, Estado Tachira and Republica Bolivariana de Venezuela where the TT Ambassadors will join teams from other participating countries such as Panama and Colombia. After a 10-year break, the TT Ambassadors are returning to Venezuela hoping to re-kindle their outstanding performances that led to victory in 1992 and second place the following year.

The team was selected from youths around the country, with special effort  being placed on Maloney and the Eastern Community Basketball League. The administrator is Oda Joseph, a Trinidadian working and residing in Venezuela. Joseph has been involved in local basketball for over 20 years. He is ably assisted by June Rogers, team secretary and organiser in undertaking this ambitious project. The team coach is Chris Jackson who is  currently putting the team through their paces. Joseph is also asking for donations, not only in monetary value, but also equipment and kit. For further information or support, contact Joseph at 621-2389 or 758-4145.