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SAMUDA...the CGF has to develop a strategy that will compensate those sports that are being excluded.
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Samuda empathizes with Comm Games Federation over scaled-down 2026 event; urges possible compensation for excluded sports

Sherdon Cowan October 24, 2024
Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) president, Christopher Samuda, has expressed understanding and empathy toward the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) as they face the challenge of hosting a scaled-down version of the…
Glasgow confirmed as hosts for 2026 Commonwealth Games
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Glasgow confirmed as hosts for 2026 Commonwealth Games

October 22, 2024
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has confirmed Glasgow as the host city of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games will take place in Scotland from…
Scotland ponders scaled-down 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
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Scotland ponders scaled-down 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

April 13, 2024
Glasgow could step in with a scaled-back offering should no other host be found for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Last week, Singapore joined Malaysia in ruling out a bid, after…
On this day in 2018: Scotland’s Katie Archibald wins Commonwealth Games gold
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On this day in 2018: Scotland’s Katie Archibald wins Commonwealth Games gold

April 06, 2024
Scotland’s Katie Archibald added Commonwealth champion to her long list of accolades on this day in 2018. Archibald, an Olympic, world and European champion in various disciplines, took gold in…
On this day in 2006: Kelly Sotherton wins heptathlon gold at Commonwealth Games
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On this day in 2006: Kelly Sotherton wins heptathlon gold at Commonwealth Games

March 22, 2024
Kelly Sotherton celebrated heptathlon gold at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, on this day in 2006. Sotherton, then aged 29, won what proved the sole major title of her career…
SAMUDA...the delivery of the Commonwealth Games and others is a huge financial administrative and logistic undertaking.
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Samuda backs move to put £100 million support offer on table as CGF scrambles to find host for 2026 edition; Malaysia, Singapore mull co-hosting

Sherdon Cowan March 19, 2024
Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) president Christopher Samuda has backed the decision of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) to offer Malaysia £100 million (US$130 million) to host the 2026 edition of…
On this day in 2010: Rebecca Adlington wins Commonwealth Games 800m gold
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On this day in 2010: Rebecca Adlington wins Commonwealth Games 800m gold

October 07, 2023
England’s Rebecca Adlington won gold in the women’s 800m freestyle at the Commonwealth Games on this day in 2010. Adlington added the 800metres freestyle Commonwealth title to her Olympic crown…
The key questions answered as the Commonwealth Games suffers latest setback
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The key questions answered as the Commonwealth Games suffers latest setback

August 04, 2023
Alberta has given the Commonwealth Games its latest setback after the Canadian province pulled the plug on a possible bid to stage the 2030 event. Here, the PA news agency…
On this day in 2014: Alistair Brownlee beats brother Jonny to Commonwealth gold
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On this day in 2014: Alistair Brownlee beats brother Jonny to Commonwealth gold

July 24, 2023
Alistair Brownlee beat brother Jonny to the gold medal in the men’s triathlon at the Commonwealth Games, on this day in 2014. The Olympic gold medallist had time to grab…
Gold Coast mayor says city is ready to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
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Gold Coast mayor says city is ready to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

July 20, 2023
Gold Coast is ready to step in and host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the Australian city’s mayor has said. Gold Coast staged the Games in 2018 and its mayor Tom…
Gold Coast mayor says city ready to step in as 2026 Commonwealth Games hosts
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Gold Coast mayor says city ready to step in as 2026 Commonwealth Games hosts

July 20, 2023
Gold Coast is ready to step in and host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the Australian city’s mayor has said. Gold Coast staged the Games in 2018 and its mayor Tom…
Trinidad and Tobago to host 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games
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Trinidad and Tobago to host 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games

September 25, 2022
Trinidad and Tobago will host the seventh Commonwealth Youth Games in August 2023. After Belfast lost the right to host the Commonwealth Youth Games, the Trinidad and Tobago Commonwealth Games…
T&T Commonwealth Games medalists to reap cash rewards from government
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T&T Commonwealth Games medalists to reap cash rewards from government

Leighton Levy August 10, 2022
Trinidad and Tobago athletes who won medals at the recently concluded 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, will have some extra cash to spend this year under the twin-island republic…
Fraser-Pryce puts Commonwealth Games absence down to short turnaround
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Fraser-Pryce puts Commonwealth Games absence down to short turnaround

August 08, 2022
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was one of several high-profile athletes to miss the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. In July, Fraser-Pryce won her fifth 100m World title with a 10.67 clocking at…
Valiant Sunshine Girls take silver after 55-51 loss to Commonwealth Games champions Australia at NEC Arena
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Valiant Sunshine Girls take silver after 55-51 loss to Commonwealth Games champions Australia at NEC Arena

Leighton Levy August 07, 2022
Facing the number-one team in the world twice in the same tournament proved a hill too steep to climb for Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls on Sunday after losing 55-51 to the…
Just In: England's women disqualified in 4x400m relay, Jamaica upgraded to the silver medal; appeal pending
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Just In: England's women disqualified in 4x400m relay, Jamaica upgraded to the silver medal; appeal pending

Leighton Levy August 07, 2022
Jamaica's women 4x400m relay team got an unexpected surprise in the final track event at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday when England's team that crossed the line first in 3:25.83…
Trinidad claim 4x400m gold while Jamaica's women cop bronze as athletics action concludes in Birmingham
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Trinidad claim 4x400m gold while Jamaica's women cop bronze as athletics action concludes in Birmingham

Leighton Levy August 07, 2022
Trinidad and Tobago won its third gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Sunday when Jereem Richards led them to an emphatic victory in the 4x400m.
Kyle Greaux
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Sprint-relay silver and bronze for Trinidad and Jamaica, respectively, as track and field nears conclusion at 2022 Commonwealth Games

Leighton Levy August 07, 2022
Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica won sprint relay medals on Sunday with silver and bronze medals, respectively, at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. Despite the absence of 200m…
Sada Williams wins historic 400m gold as Barbados cops two medals on penultimate day of Commonwealth Games
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Sada Williams wins historic 400m gold as Barbados cops two medals on penultimate day of Commonwealth Games

Leighton Levy August 07, 2022
Sada Williams created history on Sunday when she became the first Barbadian woman to win a gold medal in the 400m on the penultimate day of the 2022 Commonwealth Games…
Thompson-Herah completes Commonwealth Games sprint double
Birmingham 2022

Thompson-Herah completes Commonwealth Games sprint double

August 06, 2022
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah successfully completed the sprint double at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games after dominating the women’s 200m on Saturday. Days after claiming her first 100m title at the Games,…
Richards destroys field to defend 200m title with new PB, Games record
Birmingham 2022

Richards destroys field to defend 200m title with new PB, Games record

August 06, 2022
Trinidad and Tobago’s Jereem Richards uncorked a punishing run to successfully defend the men’s 200m title, with a new Games record, at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games on Saturday. In one…
Gold for Russell and silver for Salmon - but Jamaica narrowly miss out on 400mh sweep
Birmingham 2022

Gold for Russell and silver for Salmon - but Jamaica narrowly miss out on 400mh sweep

August 06, 2022
Janieve Russell successfully defended her title and Shiann Salmon took silver but a hoped-for clean sweep of the Women’s 400m Hurdles did not materialize at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games on…
Distin, Williamson get gold-bronze finish for Jamaica in women's High Jump
Birmingham 2022

Distin, Williamson get gold-bronze finish for Jamaica in women's High Jump

August 06, 2022
Jamaica high jumper Lamara Distin led an Independence Day assault on the Commonwealth Games medal podium which saw the country claim gold and bronze in the event. The 22-year-old Distin…
Jamaica Sunshine Girls defeat New Zealand to secure historic appearance in Commonwealth Games final
Birmingham 2022

Jamaica Sunshine Girls defeat New Zealand to secure historic appearance in Commonwealth Games final

August 06, 2022
Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls registered a historic 67 – 51 win over New Zealand to advance to the netball final of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England on Saturday. The result…
A JOA Wolmer's Connection
Birmingham 2022

A JOA Wolmer's Connection

August 06, 2022
It was certainly a Wolmer's reunion when Olympian Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce came to the JOA's Commonwealth Manor at the very "vibes" Edgbaston Hotel and Conference Centre in Birmingham where the Commonwealth…
The BBC Comes to JOA's Commonwealth Manor
Birmingham 2022

The BBC Comes to JOA's Commonwealth Manor

August 06, 2022
The BBC is a global name and the Jamaica Olympic Association is a household name and therefore it was natural for both to meet in Birmingham at the JOA's Commonwealth…
JOA salutes field champions at Commonwealth Games
Birmingham 2022

JOA salutes field champions at Commonwealth Games

August 06, 2022
It is public knowledge that Jamaica's prowess in the field events has become known on the global stage and the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) salutes our champions in the field…
Ricketts sets new Commonwealth Games record for triple jump gold in Birmingham
Birmingham 2022

Ricketts sets new Commonwealth Games record for triple jump gold in Birmingham

Bradley Jacks August 05, 2022
Jamaican World Championships silver medallist Shanieka Ricketts went one better at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Friday, taking gold in the Women’s triple jump. Ricketts, who got silver four…
Tapper, Williams, Charlton all through to sprint hurdles final at Commonwealth Games
Birmingham 2022

Tapper, Williams, Charlton all through to sprint hurdles final at Commonwealth Games

Bradley Jacks August 05, 2022
Olympic bronze medallist Megan Tapper, 2015 World champion Danielle Williams and 2022 World Indoor silver medallist Devynne Charlton all advanced to the final of the Women’s 100m hurdles at the…
Broadbell equals championship record for 110m hurdles gold at Commonwealth Games
Birmingham 2022

Broadbell equals championship record for 110m hurdles gold at Commonwealth Games

Bradley Jacks August 04, 2022
The Caribbean took gold and silver in the Men’s 110m hurdles at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday. Jamaica’s Rasheed Broadbell ran a personal best 13.08 to equal the…
Patience, determination key for Jamaica Sunshine Girls in historic win over Australia
Birmingham 2022

Patience, determination key for Jamaica Sunshine Girls in historic win over Australia

August 04, 2022
Jamaica Sunshine Girls head coach Connie Francis has credited the team’s commitment to patience as a crucial component in a historic win over Australia at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games on…
Sterling defense: Jamaica's goal keep Shamera Sterling on top of her game as the Sunshine Girls defeated Australia 57-55 in Pool A action at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England on Thursday.
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Sunshine Girls rally to stun Australia's Diamonds and top Pool A in Commonwealth Games netball

Leighton Levy August 04, 2022
Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls rallied from a six-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun three-time gold-medallists Australia to top Pool A at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday. In the intense…
Thomas-Dodd settles for silver in women's shot put
Birmingham 2022

Thomas-Dodd settles for silver in women's shot put

August 03, 2022
Jamaica's Danniel Thomas-Dodd failed to successfully defend her Commonwealth Shot-Put title but captured a hard-earned silver medal in Birmingham on Wednesday. After an event-leading 18.98, registered in the third round,…
Thompson-Herah takes Commonwealth 100m gold
Birmingham 2022

Thompson-Herah takes Commonwealth 100m gold

August 03, 2022
Jamaica's reigning double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah added the Commonwealth 100m title to her list of accomplishments after winning the event in comfortable fashion in Birmingham on Wednesday. The Jamaican…
Drysdale Daley takes silver for Jamaica in women's Judo
Birmingham 2022

Drysdale Daley takes silver for Jamaica in women's Judo

August 02, 2022
Jamaica’s Ebony Drysdale Daley won the country’s first Commonwealth Games medal in the sport of Judo after claiming silver in Birmingham on Tuesday. Competing in the women’s 70 kg category,…
Olympic Champion Hansle Parchment leads four Caribbean athletes into sprint hurdles final at Commonwealth Games
Birmingham 2022

Olympic Champion Hansle Parchment leads four Caribbean athletes into sprint hurdles final at Commonwealth Games

Bradley Jacks August 02, 2022
Olympic Champion Hansle Parchment safely advanced to the final of the Men’s 110m hurdles at the Commonwealth games in Birmingham on Tuesday. Parchment, who made it to the final of…
Thompson-Herah easily qualifies for 100m semis as Athletics gets underway at Commonwealth Games
Birmingham 2022

Thompson-Herah easily qualifies for 100m semis as Athletics gets underway at Commonwealth Games

Bradley Jacks August 02, 2022
Double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah led all qualifiers to the semi-finals of the 100m as Athletics action got underway at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Tuesday. The World Championship…
Nicholas Paul has won all three of Trinidad and Tobago's medals so far at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England
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T&T's Paul cops 1000m time trial bronze for third cycling medal in Birmingham

Leighton Levy August 01, 2022
Trinidad and Tobago’s Nicholas Paul won the bronze medal in the 1000m time trial on Monday at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Briana Williams
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Briana Williams to miss out on 100m competition at 2022 Commonwealth Games

Leighton Levy August 01, 2022
Briana Williams has opted not to travel to Birmingham, England to compete at the Commonwealth Games as her flight will only get her into the United Kingdom on Tuesday morning,…
Shimona Nelson scores 58 as Sunshine Girls burn Barbados 103-24 at 2022 Commonwealth Games
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Shimona Nelson scores 58 as Sunshine Girls burn Barbados 103-24 at 2022 Commonwealth Games

Leighton Levy August 01, 2022
Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls crushed their Caribbean rivals Barbados Gems 103-24 to go 3-0 in their 2022 Commonwealth Games campaign on Monday.
Olympic champion Matt Walls rattled after crashing into Commonwealth Games crowd
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Olympic champion Matt Walls rattled after crashing into Commonwealth Games crowd

July 31, 2022
Olympic cycling gold medallist Matt Walls was left "pretty banged up" after a horror crash at the Commonwealth Games. Walls and his bike left the track and crashed into spectators …

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