Caribbean Sports Network

WITH less than two month remaining for the start of the CAC Games in Puerto Rico, professional squash player Colin Ramasra is optimistic about the chances of the national team. The tournament will be contested from July 17 to August 1 with national squash coach Richard Glanfield overseeing the progress of the squash team thus far. Ramasra is expecting a tough competition and acknowledges that the success of the team depends heavily on his performance.

“I have a very important role to play at the CAC Games because the teams for this tournament is smaller than that for the Caribbean Championships. Team consists of only three players so everyone’s role becomes much more important in the team” said Ramasra yesterday.

He explained that his knowledge and experience gained on the professional circuit will be a vital factor and therefore is expected to set the tone for the national team at the tournament.

Trinidad and Tobago’s top seeded squash player emphasised that newly elected Minister of Sport Anil Roberts will play an important role in ensuring that the national teams are successful by providing the necessary funding to facilitate adequate preparation.

“I am sure he will do his best along with the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee and all the relevant sporting bodies to ensure their athletes are fully prepared for these games” said Ramasra.

The Petrotrin player revealed that the success of the squash team will depend on how quickly they adapted to conditions in Colombia where the squash matches will be played.

“Although the CAC Games are in Puerto Rico the squash will be held in Bogota, Colombia which is approximately 10,000 feet above sea level so the conditions will be fairly tough” noted Ramasra.