Jaydon Hibbert is Jamaica’s First Men’s Triple Jump Finalist in 28 Years
Despite encountering an unforeseen injury, Jaydon Hibbert, the rising star in Jamaican triple jump, secured his place in history as the first Jamaican men’s triple jumper to reach the World Championships final in 28 years at the Budapest 2023 World Athletics Championships in Hungary. Soaring to New Heights The 18-year-old prodigy, Jaydon Hibbert, made history […]
Fraser Pryce Leads as Jamaican Athlete with Most Medals at World Championships
Following her third-place finish in the finals of the Women’s 100-meters at the 2023 World Athletics Championship, multiple-time world championship medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce is now the first Jamaican woman to lead the World Athletics medal tally. Breaking Usain Bolt’s Record The 36-year-old Jamaican sprinter finished the race in 10.77 seconds behind Jamaican sprinter Shericka […]
Natoya Goule-Toppin Aims for Historic 800m Medal at World Athletics Championships in Budapest
Jamaicans are once again expecting history-making performances by Jamaican athletes at the 2023 World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungrary. 800-meter specialist Natoya Goule-Toppin takes the stage at the Championships with an aim to secure a medal in her event. No Jamaican athlete has ever secured a medal in the women’s 800 meters at this prestigious […]
Jamaica’s Fearless Women Football Team Stuns the World, Storms into Round 8 of the Historic World Cup Run
The spectacular run of the Reggae Girlz, Jamaica’s national women’s football team, continued as the Girlz defeated Colombia in the knock-out round of the FIFA Women’s World Cup at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne, Australia on 8 August 2023. Good Odds for Jamaica The Reggae Girlz made good on the promise of their previous […]
Meet the Complete Jamaican Contingent to the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest
The highly-anticipated 2023 World Championships to kickstart in Budapest, Hungary on 19 August is expected to showcase the athletic prowess of both male and female Jamaican athletes, leaving a lasting mark on the world stage. With a perfect blend of speed, strength, and determination, there is high expectation that the Jamaican contingent will earn multiple […]
Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz Historic World Cup Run Ends
The spectacular run of the Reggae Girlz, Jamaica’s national women’s football team, ended on 8 August 2023 when Colombia defeated the Girlz (1-0) in the knock-out round of the FIFA Women’s World Cup at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. Stunned the World During the group stage of the World Cup tournament, the Reggae […]
Sunshine Girls, Women’s Volleyball and Reggae Girlz: History-Making Moments by Jamaican Sportswomen
Jamaica’s sportswomen have made history in a number of sports venues in recent days. First among them is the remarkable performance of the national women’s football team, the Reggae Girlz, that, for the first time in history, advances to the knockout stage at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. In the sport of volleyball, Jamaica’s senior […]
Where did the name Reggae Girlz come from?
The Reggae Girlz, Jamaica’s women’s football team, didn’t get their name through a grand plan or a genius idea. It simply came about as a response to their male counterparts, the Reggae Boyz. Origins of the Reggae Boyz According to accounts from several members of the Jamaican men’s football team, the name “Reggae Boyz” originated […]
Jamaica’s Reggae Girls is the Caribbean’s Leading Team at FIFA Women’s World Cup
In a remarkable turn of events, Jamaica’s Reggae Girls created history at the FIFA Women’s World Cup on 2 August 2023, by securing a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Brazil. This draw not only marked the first time Jamaica advanced to the knockout stage but also led to Brazil’s historic elimination from the group stage for […]
Jamaica’s Women Volleyball Team Creates History with Unbeaten Run at 2023 Cazova Senior Championships
Jamaica’s women’s volleyball team advances to the semi-finals of the 2023 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Senior Championships. This, after clinching victory against Bahamas and defending champion Trinidad & Tobago, creating history as the only Caribbean team to maintain a winning streak in the regional tournament currently taking place at the Anthony Nesty Sports Hall […]