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 […]
Jamaica Now Represented On Board Of World Anti-Doping Agency Foundation
Jamaica will have a seat on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Foundation Board. The board is the highest decision-making body of WADA. Jamaica was elected at the general assembly of the American Sports Council (CADE), which was held recently in Cartagena, Colombia. Election a “Milestone” According to Alando Terrelonge, former Minister of State in the […]
Jamaican U20 Silver Medalist Receives Four-Month Ban By AIU
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has imposed a four-month ban on Rushelle Burton, the Jamaican former World U20 sprint hurdles silver medalist for a violation of anti-doping rules. Also facing a four-month ban for doping violations is the 2022 American World Championship 200-meter finalist, American Tamara Clark. Charged Under WADA Code Both athletes were charged […]
Jamaica Reggae Girls Face Delay at 2023 Concacaf Women’s U20 Championships
Jamaica sent a 20-member squad to represent the island at the 2023 CONCACAF Women’s U20 Championship in the Dominican Republic as one of the eight teams seeking the championship title in the tournament’s 12th edition, which runs from May 22 through June 3, 2023. Play was delayed due to inclement weather, however, and the dates for the […]
Jamaican Community in Australia Rally Support for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
The Jamaican Association of Australia is on a mission to ensure that the Jamaica women’s national football team (“Reggae Girlz”) is well supported at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) 2023. The binational event which will be jointly co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, commences on July 20 this year. The Association is rallying […]