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

Trinidad and Tobago's Sports Minister Shamfa Cudjoe has revealed the Commonwealth Youth Games here was delivered within its allocated budget of TTF$35 million (PS4 million/$5.1 million).

The Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games here have been hailed as a success by Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President Dame Louise Martin, who said she had been "overwhelmed by everything that I've seen".

Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) vice-president Chris Jenkins has hailed the integration of Para athletics into the Commonwealth Youth Games programme here for the first time, describing it as a "massive step forward" and expressing hope more can be included at future editions.

Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) President Keith Joseph has claimed the Commonwealth Youth Games here has provided "optimism that peoples around the world can find more reasons to commit to unity than to persistent divisiveness".

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has underlined its commitment to ensuring robust safeguarding policies and processes on Safe Sport Day alongside the Commonwealth Youth Games here.

Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) President Diane Henderson has hailed the importance of her country staging the Commonwealth Youth Games for the first time here.

Organisers have promised all venues are ready for the Commonwealth Youth Games here, despite the late arrival of sand for the beach volleyball.

The Commonwealth Youth Games are set to make a return tomorrow in Trinidad and Tobago tomorrow with a carnival-style Opening Ceremony for more than 1,000 athletes aged between 14 and 18.

Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief executive Katie Sadleir has expressed her excitement about the Commonwealth Youth Games here set to feature "a lot of firsts".

Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) President Diane Henderson hopes the Commonwealth Youth Games here can "foster cultural exchange and lifelong friendships among young people".

Trinidad and Tobago Minister of Sport and Community Development Shamfa Cudjoe said she doesn't "expect any major problems" despite the late finish to venues for Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games.

Cocoyea, a leatherback turtle who is the official mascot for the Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games, has made its first public appearance in Couva to mark the launch of the ticketing programme and official anthem of the Games.

England have named 44 athletes to compete in swimming, athletics, and Para athletics at the Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games, scheduled from August 4 to 11.

Australia has named its netball squad for this year's Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago - where the Fast5 format will be used for the first time.