“Region reunited, flames ignited”, that is how The University of the West Indies is describing the return of UWI Games. After more than a decade, this sporting event that brings student- athletes from UWI campuses throughout the region, returns to St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.

The games will be held at UWI St Augustine and other local venues from May 21 to 29. An estimated 600 student-athletes will represent their campuses in basketball, cricket, football, hockey, lawn tennis, netball, swimming, table tennis, volleyball, and track and field. All five UWI campuses - Cave Hill, Five Islands, Global Campus, Mona, and St Augustine - will compete.

The last time the games were held in Trinidad and Tobago was 2015.

“Rooted in a rich tradition that dates back to the 1960s, the Games have been revived with fresh energy and renewed ambition,” a statement from The UWI read.

“The UWI Games create meaningful opportunities for student-athletes to interact and connect across campuses, fostering healthy rivalry, regional-level integration, and lasting bonds amongst our Caribbean neighbours.”

It also creates opportunities for UWI St Augustine to overcome the reigning champs, UWI Mona.

The games will be held at The UWI Sport and Physical Education Centre (SPEC), Hasely Crawford Stadium, the National Aquatic Centre, and the National Racquet Sport Centre.

For more information and the UWI Games schedule, visit their website: https://sta.uwi.edu/uwigames/