In the high-stakes world of international football, where dual-national players are increasingly courted by multiple countries, Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby made it clear that representing Jamaica is not just about opportunity but more about passion.
Kingston College and Hydel High School are the respective leaders in the Boys’ and Girls’ points standings heading into Saturday’s fifth and final day of the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Championships at the National Stadium in Kingston.
After senior national midfielder Asha James voiced concerns about the lack of activity in the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s football programme, TTFA director of women’s football Jinelle James has assured that steps are being taken to get the team into camp soon.
Excelsior’s Kishawn Hoffman and Calabar’s Micah Willis won the respective Class One and Two 400m hurdles title on Friday’s fourth day of the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Championships at the National Stadium in Kingston.
After falling short in the 400m final, Kelly-Ann Carr of Edwin Allen returned to the track with fire in her heart and a point to prove, and she delivered in spectacular fashion.
Kingston College’s Brian Kiprop added to his medal tally at this year’s ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Championships with gold in the Boys 2000m steeplechase on Friday.
On a night when champions proved their mettle, Hydel High’s Taiefa Gowe and St Jago’s Jade-Ann Dawkins delivered dominant performances to successfully defend their titles at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships on Friday.
After years of coming close, Daneille Noble of Wolmer’s Girls finally claimed the Girls’ Class One high jump title, while St Elizabeth Technical’s Tauntyae Sherman delivered a clutch final throw to secure gold in the Class Three discus at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships on Friday.
Kingston College’s Daniel Clarke and Calabar High’s Shaquane Gordon set up what should be one of the more exciting individual battles of this year’s ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Championships by safely making it through to the final of the Class One 110m hurdles on Friday.
The Girls’ sprint hurdles finals at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships are shaping up to deliver according to expectations, with medal contenders looking razor-sharp in Friday’s semi-finals.
