Jamaican Olympic Athlete Asafa Powell First to Be Honored with “Superstar” Award
Jamaican Olympian, Asafa Powell, is the first person to be presented with the Bleu & Bougie Superstar Award by the promoters of the New York-based Elite Weekend at the inaugural staging of the event in Jamaica. He received the award on March 17, 2024, at Devon House in Kingston. Honored for his athletic achievements Powell, […]
Jamaican Roje Stona’s NFL Journey Begins with Green Bay Packers Invite
Jamaican track and field star Roje Stona is set to blaze a new trail as he receives invites from both the Green Bay Packers and the New Orleans Saints to their rookie mini camps. Standing tall at 6’6″ and weighing 270 pounds, Stona, known for his prowess in shot put and discus, aims to transition […]
Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce Ranks as One of the 10 “Most Authentic” Sports Athletes
SportsPro, a media firm based in London that covers sports industry news, developments, bids, and deals, and NorthStar Solutions Group, its data and analytics partner, compiled a list of the 50 Most Marketable Athletes in the world. The ranking focused on an athlete’s “brand strength,” which in turn was based on the element of “authenticity” […]
Two Jamaicans Selected as Referees for 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris
Jamaicans Daneon Parchment and Odette Hamilton will be among the 89 referees from 45 countries chosen by the FIFA Referees Committee to officiate the football tournaments at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The 89 individuals selected include 21 referees, 42 assistant referees, 20 video match officials, and six support referees. The officials will receive […]
Kemarrio Bygrave’s Thrilling Last-Lap Surge for Jamaica College in the 4 x 800 at Penn Relays 2024 was ‘One for the Ages’
In a spectacular finish ‘for the ages’, Jamaica College became the eighth team in history to win the High School Boys 4 x 800 Championship of America at the Penn Relays three times over. This year’s winning quartet was comprised of Nellie Ambriton, Kemarrio Bygrave, Rasheed Pryce, and Samuel Creary—who collectively took the title with […]
Jamaica Dominates: Most International High Schools at Penn Relays 2024
The 2024 Penn Relays, held at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on April 25-27, 2024, showcased the prowess of Jamaica’s high school track and field teams, with an impressive 47 schools participating, the largest international contingent at the event. Among the more than 15,000 participants from around the globe, Jamaica stood out, known for producing world-class […]
Recap: Six Jamaican High Schools’ Triumphs at the 2024 Penn Relays
The 128th Penn Relays, held on April 25-27, 2024, at Franklin Field in Pennsylvania, showcased outstanding performances from Jamaican high schools, with Excelsior High, Jamaica College, and Kingston College standing out. Here’s a recap of six achievements by these Jamaican high schools at the 2024 Penn Relays : The 2024 Penn Relays will be remembered […]
Jamaica’s Hydel Put on a Show at Penn Relays 2024
For the 128th staging of the iconic Penn Relays at the University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Jamaica’s Hydel girls put on a show in Philadelphia. High School Girls’ 4×100 Meter Relay – Championship of America On the second day of the three-day competition, Hydel blazed to victory with a time of 44.71 seconds […]
Sandrey Davison’s Superb Anchor Leg Catapulted Jamaica’s Olympic Development Squad to Victory in the 4 x 100 at Penn Relays 2024
The Jamaican men’s Olympic Development 4×100 meter relay squad comprised of Oshane Bailey, Tyquendo Tracey, Ramone Barnswell and Sandrey Davidson finished this thrilling track sprinting event in first place at the 128th Penn Relays Carnival at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. This talented Jamaica-based quartet sizzled, while clocking a time of 39.59 seconds to finish ahead of […]
Jamaica to Host New Jamaica Athletics Invitational Competition in May 2024
On May 11, 2024, Kingston, Jamaica, will be the host of a new global track and field competition. The inaugural Jamaica Athletics Invitational (JAI) will showcase expert athletic performances and entertainment designed to thrill fans of both sports and music. 14 events scheduled The JAI will feature 14 events and attract the participation of elite […]