Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Phillip Watts has presented celebrated javelin thrower and Sports Ambassador Keshorn Walcott with a $500,000 National Incentive and Reward in recognition of his Gold medal-winning performance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan last year.
The Minister and Permanent Secretary Penelope Bradshaw-Niles hosted Walcott at the Ministry’s Head Office today and applauded his continued excellence on the international stage, calling him a symbol of pride and inspiration for the people and athletes of Trinidad and Tobago.
Discussions also explored potential collaboration between the Ministry, SporTT, and Walcott’s organisation JAVCOTT, following the launch of the 2026 Golden League of Athletics TT, aimed at boosting athlete development and opportunities nationwide.
Walcott also endorsed the Ministry’s “Keep Pumpin Up Yuh Fitness” campaign, promoting aerobics, Zumba, and HIIT sessions across six locations from January 19th to February 12th, as Government continues its drive for sport development and healthier lifestyles.