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 […]
Aliana McMaster Makes History as First Jamaican Female to Win Shooting Medal in Europe
In a strong display of talent, 16-year-old Aliana McMaster secured third place in the main event of the Lady Sub Junior Sporting Class at the 2023 World English Sporting Clays Championship in England, She is the daughter of Jamaican national shotgun champion Wendy McMaster and the sister of Abigail McMaster, both of whom were members […]
27 Jamaican Athletes Including Triple Jump Champion Jaydon Hibbert Named Top US Scholar Athletes
Twenty seven Jamaican athletes have earned a place on the US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) distinguished scholar athlete list. The Jamaican track athletes including two-time triple jump champion Jaydon Hibbert who have surpassed the rigorous academic standards set by the USTFCCCA, showcasing their dedication to both their studies and their […]
Jamaican Sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce Lands Second International Ambassador Deal
Jamaican sprinting sensation Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has landed her second international partnership deal with Swiss luxury watchmaker Richard Mille. This collaboration, that will run for a three-year period, extends beyond her existing Nike sponsorship, elevating her athlete status and providing crucial financial support to her Pocket Rocket Foundation. The foundation annually grants scholarships to promising Jamaican […]
Former Edwin Allen High Track Athlete Serena Cole Goes Pro, Signs With Nike
Young Jamaican track athlete Serena Cole, 19, who competed for Edwin Allen High School at the Penn Relays, has signed an endorsement deal with the famous sportswear brand Nike. Nike has shown an interest in contracting with younger athletes as a way to appeal to a younger market. Professional Now that she has made the […]
High Commission Of Canada In Jamaica, Olympian Brendon Rodney Launch Sports Scholarship
The High Commission of Canada, in collaboration with Canadian Olympian Brendon Rodney and his Rodney’s Life Beyond Sports Foundation, proudly announced the launch of the inaugural Rodney’s Life Beyond Sports Foundation Excellence Scholarship Awards. This ground-breaking initiative aims to foster excellence in sports and education by providing scholarships to tertiary students at the GC Foster […]
Jamaica’s Reggae Girls Set to Earn Higher Salary with New FIFA Payment Structure
A new FIFA financial distribution model means that every 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup team and player will receive guaranteed payments for their tournament achievements. The new model applies to Participating Member Associations (PMAs), with record-high distributions designed to support the development of football in their countries. The move represents another step by FIFA to […]