Romany hails Quow, Watkins

Romany who met with Watkins prior to her departure for Beijing, China, believes that Trinidad and Tobago can consistently command the attention of the international sport world providing the quality of local sport administration improves.

He said the National Gas Company (NGC) Right on Track programme is excellent in terms of talent identification.

“Hasely (Crawford) understands what needs to be done in track and field. He knows what it takes to win an Olympic gold medal”, Romany said.

According to the local Olympic Committee leader, who is also a top cycling coach, the gold medal performances by Quow and Watkins augurs well for their future.

Romany however called on that local coaches to continue to improve their scientific knowledge, noting that world class coaches produce world class athletes.