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The Scorch Pumpalympics Is On, This Coming Sunday. Here’s How to Enter Free.

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Sport, team spirit and charitable love take centre stage this month as the Greek Games return to the Nelson Mandela Park in Trinidad. Dubbed the Scorch Pumpalympics, some 13 teams representing various committees, will vie for a grand prize of $10,000, which will be donated to the charity of that team’s choice. 

Already, interest in the event is high as many remember the excitement that these games once generated. From relay races to exciting new twists on traditional Greek sports, the Pumpalympics promises to be one that the entire family can, and will enjoy. Organizing entity, Scorch has been hard at work, alongside facilitating company, Buzz Concepts designing a broad spectrum of sport activities that will see participants show off their fitness ability, dexterity and certainly, coordination. 

Sport, believed to be an integral discipline that can unite people, is at the heart of the Pumpalympics, and comes on the heels of the culmination of the 2024 Paris Olympics. “We see this as a necessary part of human existence,” said Asha Greene, one of the event’s coordinators. She explained the need for bridging the gap between social and economic classes, in safe spaces that afford for fun and keen competition, all with the aim of giving to those most in need. 

With a start time of 10am, the August 18th event will deliver on live entertainment, food and drinks and an all-out festive atmosphere that can be enjoyed by both team supporters and rivaling teams. “There can only be one winner in the end, but what we envision is an opportunity for us all to unite and share in the camaraderie that Trinbagonians are exceptionally good at displaying. We prove it annually, during carnival and there’s no reason we can’t showcase this same spirt, outside of that season and year-round,” said Greene. 

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All-Fours Gets a Shot at the Big Stage as Legacy Cup Builds Momentum for 2027

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Trinidad’s beloved All-Fours culture is getting a major competitive boost, with a new tournament series, player rankings and Hall of Fame set to take the traditional card game beyond community tables.

All-Fours is getting a bigger platform, and organisers of the upcoming Carib Legacy Cup are making moves to turn one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most cherished social traditions into a recognised competitive experience.

Following its official launch at the House of Angostura on October 21, organisers HSDC LEGENDS, in collaboration with Dr. Jack Warner, have introduced three initiatives: the Legacy Cup Satellite Series, a competitive Leaderboard and an All-Fours Hall of Fame.

The Satellite Series will give community teams an opportunity to compete for paid registration into the main championship, while the Leaderboard will track standout players and teams. The Hall of Fame, meanwhile, will celebrate individuals who have made lasting contributions to the game.

Adding significant corporate backing to the initiative is Trinidad and Tobago beverage company Angostura, which has come on board as Co-Presenter and Official Rum Partner, alongside title sponsor Carib. The partnership brings a strong local heritage connection to the tournament, with Angostura aligning its longstanding association with hospitality, social gatherings and national tradition with the effort to elevate All-Fours.

Beyond the cards and competition, organisers are also looking to create economic opportunities for local businesses, including food vendors, designers, uniform makers, accommodation providers and entertainment and production professionals.

The main event, the Carib Legacy Cup, is scheduled for February 12–14, 2027, at the Centre of Excellence in Macoya, with an impressive TT$1 million prize pool up for grabs.

With its sights set on bringing greater recognition to the players, personalities and culture surrounding All-Fours, the Legacy Cup could signal an exciting new chapter for a game that has long been a fixture of Trinidadian community life.

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Dwayne Bravo Foundation Charity Golf Tournament Returns for Year Two, With Team Wilco Taking Back-to-Back Victory.

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The Dwayne Bravo Foundation Charity Golf Tournament returned to St. Andrews Golf Club, Moka, Maraval in Trinidad on Monday for its second year, bringing together some of Trinidad and Tobago’s biggest names in sport, corporate T&T and a new generation of golfers for a day of competition, camaraderie and giving back.

When the final putt dropped, it was a familiar trio at the top of the leaderboard.

Team Wilco, comprising Liam Bryden, Ryan Gomez and Willie Medford, successfully defended the tournament title, becoming back-to-back champions after taking the inaugural title in 2025 as Team MRI. The three players returned this year as Team Wilco, proving that their winning combination remains intact.

The tournament was hosted by Dwayne Bravo, head coach of the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) and former West Indies all-rounder, and featured a strong gathering of sporting legends, TKR personalities, corporate leaders and young golfers.

2nd Place – Team TKR2 (62.2)

Among those in attendance were West Indies batting legend Brian Charles Lara, Trinidad and Tobago football legend Russell Latapy, TKR CEO Venky Mysore and members of the TKR team, along with representatives from corporate Trinidad and Tobago. The event also welcomed members of the Trinidad and Tobago national youth golf team, giving some of the country’s emerging golfers the opportunity to share the course with established sporting figures and business leaders.

While the competition on the course was spirited, the purpose behind the tournament remained at the heart of the day.

Speaking at the prize-giving ceremony, Bravo shared his long-term vision for the Foundation and the impact he hopes its work will continue to have on children across Trinidad and Tobago.

Since its establishment in 2015, the Dwayne Bravo Foundation has supported children, families and communities through a range of charitable initiatives. The Foundation has now donated more than $200,000 to causes and programmes across Trinidad and Tobago including the National Centre for Persons with Disabilities, Martha El Katow Home, he Credo Foundation for Justice, the Margaret Kistow Home, , the Living Water Community – Our Lady of the Wayside Home, St Jude’s Home for Girls and Helping Her TT.

3rd Place – Team Sanitation Solutions (62.7)

The Charity Golf Tournament is an extension of that commitment, using sport to bring people together while raising funds to support the Foundation’s ongoing work.

Year Two was made possible through the support of sponsors Ansa Motors, Proton, Carib, Bmobile, Coca-Cola, Dynamed Medical and Rhino Pack, whose partnership helped bring the tournament back to the greens for another year.

For Bravo, the event is about more than a day of golf. It is about creating a platform where sport, business and community can come together to make a tangible difference.

The Foundation will continue to build on its charitable work, with its focus firmly on creating opportunities and providing support for children and families in need.

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