18 Trinidad and Tobago powerlifters in North American Championship

The Trinidad and Tobago Powerlifting Federation has named an 18-member team for the 20th annual North American Regional Powerlifting Championships in the Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, from Monday to Saturday.

Ten men and eight women will compete in varying weight categories. Joining them are Ruth Li (manager), Lawrence Marlon Belfon (coach), Yavniel Yatali (assistant coach), Krystan Hosein (assistant coach/competitor) and Lois Sprang (treasurer).

Additionally at this event, the second annual Pan-American Classic University Cup gets under way and TT will be represented by Johann Rodney.

TT Team:

WOMEN CLASSIC

Ruth Li - 47kg/Open

Lois Sprang - 57kg /Masters 4

Jerneil Nivet - 57kg/Open

Charissa Grant - 63kg/Open

Rebecka Gervais-Charles - 69kg/Open

Quinell Smith - 84kg/Open

Deresay Allen - 84kg/Open

Rhonda Sanchez - 84+kg/Masters 1

MEN CLASSIC

Shay Grant - 59kg/Open

Reshon Superville - 66kg/Junior

Ryan Rollock - 74kg/Open

Krystan Hosein - 74kg/Open

Makesi Leach - 83kg/Open

Mark Baptiste - 93kg/Open

Johann Rodney - 93kg/Junior

Caleb Thomas-Alexis - 105kg/Junior

Rommel Luke - 105kg/Open

Joseph Josiah McDonald - 120kg/Junior

TECHNICAL TEAM & OFFICIALS

Lawrence Marlon Belfon (coach)

Yavniel Yatali (assistant coach

Krystan Hosein (assistant coach)

Lois Sprang (treasurer)

Ruth Li (manager)