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Message from the

LOCAL ORGANISING

COMMITTEE

Douglas Camacho
Chairman
Local Organising Committee

HERE IS TO A SWEET TRINBAGO WELCOME TO THE

7TH EDITION OF THE COMMONWEALTH YOUTH GAMES!

The Commonwealth should expect a grand celebration adventures. As your sports career and life unfold, I
as this edition also debuts several new elements to the implore you to “Stay Ready ” - like our Games-themed
CYG. Para-athletics makes its entrance into the CYG’s song reminds us all.
schedule for the first time with six medal events.
To the over 500 country officials and more than 300
The current CYG is also the first edition of the Games to technical officials, I thank you for your commitment to
be staged in the Southern Caribbean. fairplay, friendship and youth development!

It’s also the first occasion that a twin-island state will be To the upwards of 1,600 volunteers, I must convery
hosting a multisports Games with events on both sincerely that occasions like these are impossible without
islands - athletics, cycling and swimming are in Trinidad you. Each of you adds your unique and important
while beach volleyball, FAST5 netball, rugby sevens & fingerprint to how our guests will experience the Trinbago
triathlon will take placein Tobago! 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games.

When was the last time you heard of an opening 2023 is also the Commonwealth’s Year of the Youth –
ceremony being held simultaneously in two different 365 days that are dedicated to youth-led action for
places? Yes, that is another first! The opening ceremony sustainable and inclusive development. Sport creates
will be presented in both Trinidad and Tobago as a many opportunities for this to become a reality. For
simulcast. example, the idea for our loveable leatherback turtle
mascot Cocoyea was suggested by a precociious
And FAST5 netball, the shorter, faster format of the eight-year-old, Djibril Annisette.
game, makes its debut at the Trinbago 2023 CYG.
To all from the 71 participating countries, the
To the more than 1,000 youth athletes and their Commonwealth and beyond: please accept my
supporters, I hope that this event be filled with many warmest welcome to Trinidad and Tobago!
firsts for you too - personal bests, new friends, and new