Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - Sport, team spirit and charitable love take center 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.
The Pumpalympics is admission free with passes available online at www.islandetickets.com. For the teams, incentives such as a custom branded tent, drinks and a team cooler, lunch, and custom t-shirts, are guaranteed upon registration. Already, The Air Committee has registered for the games. They will challenge other teams for the opportunity to help The Heroes Foundation, which is a specialist organization, inspiring young people to find the hero within themselves, overcome life’s challenges and become self-sustaining contributors to society. Other committees registered include, Tribe, Clubhouse, Illusions and Caesar’s Army.
