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The Commonwealth Games could be over, but the Youth Games may keep it alive (ABC News)

Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened.(Getty Images: Clive Rose) (Image obtained at abc.net.au)

Perhaps this is the end.

With the Gold Coast failing to secure enough support to ride in like a bikini-clad white knight to rescue the Commonwealth...

Commonwealth Youth Games evokes memories of Trinidad and Tobago's fine sporting heritage (Insidethegames.biz)

An honours board in Port of Spain commemorates every Olympic medallist from Trinidad and Tobago since the country's debut London 1948 ©ITG (Image obtained at insidethegames.biz)

On the waterfront in Port of Spain, not far from where many of the officials and teams for are set to stay during the Commonwealth Youth Games, which...

Sports Minister rejects claims that Trinbago 2023 went over budget (Insidethegames.biz)

Trinidad and Tobago Sports Minister Shamfa Cudjoe, right, had described the Commonwealth Youth Games as a risk worth taking ©Getty Images (Image obtained at insidethegames.biz)

Trinidad and Tobago’s Sports Minister Shamfa Cudjoe has rejected claims that organisers of the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games (Trinbago 2023) went...

Cudjoe: CYG within m budget, TTOC never requested more funds (Trinidad and Tobago Newsday)

Minister of Sport and Community Development Shamfa Cudjoe. - Newsday File Photo/Angelo Marcelle (Image obtained at newsday.co.tt)

The Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) did not cost TT million to host and the TT Olympic Committee (TTOC) has not requested more money from the Ministry...

[UPDATED] Commonwealth Games Federation praises organisers: Well done, Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago Newsday)

Commonwealth Youth Games 2023 mascot Cocoyea (centre) poses with (from left) CEO of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Katie Sadleir, CGF president Dame Louise Martin, Australian para-athlete Indiana Cooper and TT Olympic Comittee president Diane Henderson. - Photo by Narissa Fraser (Image obtained at newsday.co.tt)

THE Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) says it is pleased with Trinidad and Tobago's "absolutely amazing" organisation and preparation for the 2023...

Commonwealth Secretary-General is in Trinidad and Tobago for the Commonwealth Youth Games (The Commonwealth)

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With days to go before the seventh Commonwealth Youth Games, Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, praised Trinidad and Tobago...

[UPDATED] Trinidad and Tobago men score opening win in beach volleyball at Commonwealth Youth Games (Trinidad and Tobago Newsday)

TT boys' (white) volleyballers defend against Sri Lanka during their game at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games, at the Courlad Beach Sports Arena, in Black Rock, Tobago, - Photo by David Reid (Image obtained at newsday.co.tt)

Trinidad and Tobago scored an early group A victory in the men's beach volleyball as the the Tobago leg of the Commonwealth Youth Games got off to a...

‘A’ grade for Velodrome (Trinidad Express Newspapers)

HAPPY VISITORS: Members of the Malaysian junior cycling team,  including coach Muhammad Zamani bin Mustarudin, right, at the National Cycling Velodrome, Couva, on Thursday. (Image obtained at trinidadexpress.com)

...Malaysian cyclists warm up for Junior Worlds in Couva.

Even after the sun had set on Trinbago 2023, one team remained on the National Cycling Velodrome...

Mendes thriving in her role as ‘mother hen’ (Team South Africa)

Photo: Roger Sedres (Image obtained at teamsa.co.za)

Sitting in her makeshift office on another hot, humid day, with the air conditioner cooling down things, Danisha Mendes looks right at home. Not that...

All about support (Trinidad Express Newspapers)

UNITED FRONT: T&T athletes at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Youth Games at the Hasley Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo, earlier this month. —Photo: DEXTER PHILIP (Image obtained at trinidadexpress.com)

…crucial ingredient in building on CYG 2023 success, says Jehue.

Support for athletes is crucial in the effort to build on Trinidad and Tobago’s...

Games over, time to work (Trinidad and Tobago Newsday)

Local fans cheer athletes on the final day of the Commonwealth Youth Games, Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain on August 10. - ANGELO MARCELLE (Image obtained at newsday.co.tt)

THE EDITOR: For those who may have missed it because of the election gamesmanship, there were other games in town. Trinidad and Tobago successfully...

Patrick Burke: Successful fun-filled Trinbago 2023 shows less can be more (insidethegames.biz)

Former TTOC President Brian Lewis, second left, was a key figure in Trinidad and Tobago's bid for the Commonwealth Youth Games, and had urged the CGF to think of land from the hosts' perspective ©TTOC

There was something Brian Lewis said at the start of the Commonwealth Youth Games which stuck with me throughout the six days of competition plus the...

BRIAN LEWIS ON CYG 2023 (TV6 News)

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The Commonwealth Youth Games are all but a memory now.

But Kudos are coming in for this country's successful hosting of the competition.

CANOC secretary...

Trinbago2023 exceeds expectations (Trinidad & Tobago Guardian)

The beginning and the end.

No matter how much you chase the pinnacle of success in the world of sports always remember to ask yourself what is important...

Perth schoolgirl Inez Miller takes seven-medal haul in Commonwealth Youth Games (ABC News)

Inez Miller with her seven medals from the Trinbago Commonwealth Youth Games.(ABC News: David Weber) (Image obtained at abc.net.au)

Teenage WA swimmer Inez Miller has arrived back in Perth after achieving incredible results at the Trinbago Commonwealth Youth Games.

The 16-year-old...

Praise for successful Youth Games (Trinidad Express Newspapers)

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Last Friday marked the conclusion of Trinidad and Tobago’s hosting of the Commonwealth Youth Games 2023.

For many who had the privilege of attending...

Sisters praise Commonwealth Youth Games Trinbago 2023 for giving athletes a “royal” experience (YourCommonwealth.org)

Anjia (left) and Brianna Delapenha (Image obtained at yourcommonwealth.org)

Cayman Island sisters and Beach Volleyball athletes Anjia and Brianna Delapenha have praised Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) Trinbago 2023 for giving...

Trinbago 2023 begins with spectacular opening ceremony (Commonwealth Sport)

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The 7th Commonwealth Youth Games and the first in the Caribbean kicked off in a carnival style at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Trinidad.

In a ceremony...

T&T wins whopping 15 medals at 2023 CYG (Loop News)

Nikoli Blackman was the undoubted star of the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games for Trinidad and Tobago, winning three gold medals. (Ministry of Sport and Community Development) (Image obtained at newsday.co.tt)

Trinidad and Tobago ended with a record-breaking haul of 15 medals at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG).

The home team took four gold medals,...

Trinbago 2023 closes with carnival style beach ceremony (Loop News)

Trinidad and Tobago's athletes celebrate at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games closing ceremony at Pigeon Point, Tobago. (Commonwealth Youth Games) (Image obtained at tt.loopnews.com)

Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games has come to a close with an electric beach celebration at Pigeon Point in Tobago.

In a closing ceremony full...

Wallace, Samaroo proud of cycling medals; Trinidad and Tobago netballers beat St Vincent (Trinidad and Tobago Newsday)

Makaira Wallace, left, and Syndel Samaroo with their Commonwealth Youth Games cycling medals at the National Cycling Velodrome, Couva, Thursday. - Lincoln Holder (Image obtained at newsday.co.tt)

Trinidad and Tobago cyclists Makaira Wallace and Syndel Samaroo added three more medals to the nation’s overall 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games haul...

Aussie cycling coach lauds Commonwealth Youth Games experience (Trinidad and Tobago Newsday)

Australia’s Tate Ryan (L) celebrates after winning the men’s keirin at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games, on Thursday, at the National Cycling Centre, Balmain, Couva. - Lincoln Holder (Image obtained at newsday.co.tt)

AUSTRALIAN sprint cycling coach Sean Eadie rated his team’s 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games experience in Trinidad as “good” and said it served...

Trinbago 2023 concludes with "most athlete-centred" Closing Ceremony (insidethegames.biz)

The Trinbago 2023 Closing Ceremony took the form of beach celebration ©Getty Images (Image obtained at insidethegames.biz)

The Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games formally concluded with a beach celebration here which was described by Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF)...