SPORTS
Newsday reporter
Special Olympics Trinidad and Tobago (SOTT) is mourning the death of former athlete and administrator Devan Mahadeo.
In a post on its Facebook page on Monday, SOTT paid tribute to Mahadeo, 37, who died on Monday after a period of illness.
“Some people just become a part of life, while others come to make an impression on life. Devan Mahadeo was one who left his mark on Special Olympics Trinidad and Tobago,” said SOTT.
Mahadeo had been involved in the Special Olympics for over 17 years and excelled in both the Winter and Summer Games.
He won silver medals in soccer in Dublin, Ireland in 2003 and Shanghai, China 2007, bronze in floor hockey at the 2013 Winter Games in PyeonChang, Korea and gold at the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles, California.
He was instrumental in SOTT winning soccer gold, serving as captain and leading from the front with four goals.
He also represented TT in cricket and football, and was assistant coach in floor hockey.
Mahadeo was also recognized by the First Citizens Sports Foundation for his achievements.
More recently, Mahadeo served as the athlete representative on the SOTT board before graduating to be SOTT’s representative on the first Caribbean Athlete Leadership Council, where he was responsible for the development of the sport.
SOTT expressed his condolences and wished his family strength in coping with the loss.
