𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐒 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐒 ’ 𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝟓𝐊 𝐑𝐔𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝟏𝐊 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐊
Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts, joined the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Reserves (TTDFR) on Saturday for its inaugural 5K Run and 1K Walk at the Reserves’ Headquarters, Camp, Macqueripe Road, Chaguaramas. The event began at 6:00 a.m. and was held in partnership with the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs (MSYA).
The initiative brought together Reservists, members of the Defence Force, children, families, friends, fitness enthusiasts and members of the wider community. More than a sporting event, it promoted health and wellness while reflecting values central to the Reserves: commitment, teamwork, resilience, discipline, service and inclusivity.
As part of its focus on youth development, the TTDFR invited and sponsored children from Lady Hochoy School and Special Olympics to participate. Their inclusion reflected the shared commitment of the Reserves and MSYA to ensuring that children and young people have opportunities to take part in community activities and feel supported.
Minister Watts welcomed the opportunity to witness the community come together through sport. The Ministry’s partnership with the TTDFR reflects its commitment to the engagement, inclusion and development of children and youth across Trinidad and Tobago.
The inaugural event also gave the Reserves an opportunity to strengthen its ties with the community and highlight the role its members play in service to others. The TTDFR hopes to make the run and walk an annual fixture on its calendar.
The TTDFR expressed its appreciation to the Ministry, participating organisations, sponsors, volunteers and everyone who helped make the first event possible.
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