TT women volleyballers face Aussie test

This will be an historic occasion because this is the first time such a tournament, which is only below Olympic Games and World Championships in stature, is being held in the Eastern Caribbean.

The Group Three comprises of Cameroon (19th world ranked), Australia (43rd), France (44th) and host team TT (38th). TT will be hoping to rebound from their dismal showing in the first round in Mexico last week after losing to Hungary (3-0), Mexico (3-1) and Australia (3-0).

Skipper of the “Calypso Spikers” Renele Forde is confident that the team will do well.

“Playing at home in front of our home crowd will be a huge support for us and we’re looking forward to playing in an atmosphere where the vibes of the people will give us even more motivation.” The team`s setter continued, “We have the ability to qualify for the final round but we just need to take each match and point at a time to make it happen.” TT team (clubs in brackets): Jalicia Ross-Kydd (Glamorgan), Channon Thompson (UTT / France), Rejeanne Wallce (UTT ), Sinead Jack (Technocrats/Turkey), Malika Davidson (West Side Stars), Darlene Ramdin (Glamorgan/Turkey), Kerdisha Sutherland (UTT ), Afesha Olton (UTT ), Renele Forde (Technocrats), Krystle Esdelle (UTT / Greece), Delicia Pierre (West Side Stars/Poland), Nya Steele (Reagann High School).

Technical staff: Francisco Cruz (coach), Nicholson Drakes (assistant coach), Susan Pierre (manager), Roger Ryan (physiotherapist).

Schedule - Today: Cameroon vs France, 5.30 pm, TT vs Australia, 8 pm.

Saturday: Cameroon vs Australia, 5.30 pm, TT vs France, 8 pm.

Sunday: Australia vs France, 5.30 pm, TT vs Cameroon, 8 pm.