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T&T's Nicholas Paul follows up keirin gold with men's sprint silver at Commonwealth Games

Paul, unquestionably the best rider in the Caribbean, finished behind Australia’s Matthew Richardson, who was 0.628 ahead of the gifted Trinidadian over the two races. Scotland’s Jack Carlin secured the bronze medal.

Paul won Trinidad and Tobago’s first medal at the championships with a dominating performance in the keirin on Saturday.

He won by 0.406s ahead of Carlin.

Malaysian Shah Sarhom was third 0.424 behind the winner.

Paul’s teammate Kwesi Browne finished sixth.

T&T's Paul cops 1000m time trial bronze for third cycling medal in Birmingham

It was the third medal and a full set for the 23-year-old Paul, who won gold in the keirin on Saturday and silver in the individual pursuit on Sunday.

On Monday, he clocked 1:00.089, just behind the Australia pair of Thomas Cornish (1:00.036), who claimed the silver medal and gold medal winner Matthew Glaetzer (59.505).

Paul has now won all of Trinidad and Tobago’s medals at the Commonwealth Games.

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

Jamaica’s Tapper and The Bahamas’ Charlton ran times of 12.68 and 12.70, respectively, to finish first and second in heat two and advance.

Williams advances after finishing second in heat one in 12.80 behind England’s Cindy Sember (12.67).

World Champion and world record holder Tobi Amusan of Nigeria qualified for the final fastest with a time of 12.40 to win heat three.

Jamaica also qualified for the final of the Men’s 4x400m relay after a second-place finish in heat one.

The quartet of Karayme Bartley, Anthony Cox, Navasky Anderson and Javon Francis combined to run 3:05.20 to finish behind Botswana (3:05.11).

Trinidad & Tobago (3:07.12) and Barbados (3:07.23) finished third and fourth in heat two and also booked spots in the final.

In the field, Jamaica’s Ackelia Smith (6.35m) and Trinidad & Tobago’s Tyra Gittens (6.28m) both advanced to the final of the Women’s long jump.

The BBC Comes to JOA's Commonwealth Manor

It was an amiable meeting with Olympian Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce who had lively exchanges with JOA Directors, Christopher Samuda, Ryan Foster, Jacqueline Cowan and Nichole Case and BBC producers who had a riveting conversation with Jamaica's 'Mummy Rocket" through the lens of the camera. 

It was more than a "feel good" meeting as sport was on display uniting stakeholders who all share a common bond - "sport" - that impacts a global citizenry at play. 

JOA Secretary General/CEO, Ryan Foster, said: "Sport is the winner here and if we all play by the rules the game of life would be inspiring and peaceful."  

It was a meeting of the minds and the natural beauty of the undulating green and flowered gardens of Edgbaston Hotel made it more tranquil. "This is sport and nature creating a conversation the value of which is priceless" JOA President, Christopher Samuda, said.

The JOA's Commonwealth Manor comes to a successful end on August 3 with Jamaica Night when members of the Jamaican diaspora, including dignitaries and business interests, will continue to meet and greet officials, athletes and coaches of the Jamaican delegation to the Commonwealth Games.

The Queen: London 2012 mastermind Coe leads tribute to late monarch

The monarch passed away at her home in Balmoral on Thursday, ending a seven-decade reign as the longest-serving sovereign in UK history.

Coe, who was appointed to the Order of the Companions of Honour for his work on London 2012, worked with the Queen throughout the event, and has now issued a lengthy tribute to her legacy.

"The Queen was such a beloved constant in the lives of so many people over so many years that it is hard to comprehend that she is no longer with us," he stated.

"She was on the throne before most of us were born and she lived a life of extraordinary service to the people of her country and the Commonwealth.

"In the most demanding of roles, she has shown exceptional leadership, grace, wisdom and fortitude, touching us across the full fabric of society, including sport.

"I will never forget her total commitment to the success of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. She has been a source of continuity and comfort, and she will be grievously missed by us all.

"We will never see her like again. At this momentous time, my thoughts are with her family. I hope they are comforted by the support of a grateful nation, and of so many people around the world."

The President of the Commonwealth Games Federation Louise Martin also offered her condolences, adding: "It is with profound sorrow that we learn of the passing of our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen. 

"Throughout her long life and reign, her extraordinary dedication and service to the Commonwealth has been an inspiration to so many, including all our Commonwealth Games athletes and officials. 

"Her Majesty's vision for the Commonwealth as a diverse and united family of nations will continue to inspire us – and will remain our mission and duty for the benefit of all athletes and communities, through the power of sport.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with His Majesty The King, The Queen Consort and all members of the Royal Family as we join with citizens across the Commonwealth in mourning her loss at this very sad time."

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

After an event-leading 18.98, registered in the third round, Thomas-Dodd seemed set to successfully defend her title.  It was not to be, however, as Canadian Sarah Mitton registered a massive 19.03 to take the lead in the sixth and final round.

With one throw to go, Thomas-Dodd could not find a response.  Maddison-Lee Wesche of New Zealand was third in 18.84.  Another Jamaican in the field, Lloydricria Cameron, finished just outside the medals in 17.62.

Thompson-Herah completes Commonwealth Games sprint double

Days after claiming her first 100m title at the Games, the Jamaican stormed away from the field to stop the clock at 22.02 a new Games record.  The sprinter got off to a solid start and nearly covered the field by the curve before pulling away down the stretch.

Nigeria’s Favour Ofili was second in 22.51, with Namibia’s Christine Mboma third in 22.80.  The second Jamaican in the race Natalliah Whyte missed out on the medal podium after finishing fourth in 23.06.    

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

The World Championship 100m bronze medallist from Eugene ran an easy 10.99 to win heat two and advance.

Antigua & Barbuda’s Joella Lloyd was next up, finishing third in heat three in 11.42 to advance. In heat four, Guyana’s Jasmine Abrams almost perfectly matched Lloyd, running 11.42 for third to advance.

Trinidad & Tobago’s Michelle Lee-Ahye and the Bahamas’ Tynia Gaither ran 11.14 and 11.19, respectively, to finish first and second in heat five and progress.

Jamaica’s Natalliah Whyte ran 11.31 to win heat six and advance while St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred (11.24) and Jamaica’s Remona Burchell (11.46) were the top two finishers in the seventh and final heat.

On the Men’s side, Nadale Buntin of St. Kitts & Nevis will be in the semis after finishing third in the first heat with a season’s best 10.37.

Rikkoi Brathwaite of the British Virgin Islands finished second in heat three in 10.42 to advance.

Next up was Jamaican 2014 Commonwealth Games 100m champion Kemar Bailey-Cole who ran 10.15 to finish second in heat four to progress.

Heat six saw Trinidad & Tobago’s Kion Benjamin produce 10.34 for second to move on while Jamaica’s Conroy Jones (10.28) and Trinidad & Tobago’s Eric Harrison Jr (10.37) both advanced from the eighth heat.

The tenth and final heat saw three Caribbean men advance. Trinidad & Tobago's Jerod Elcock won the heat in 10.26 while Guyana's Emmanuel Archibald (10.28) and St. Lucia's Stephan Charles (10.29) finished second and third, respectively.

Jamaican World Championship finalist Natoya Goule is now a Commonwealth Games finalist as well after running 1:58.39 to advance to the final as the fastest qualifier.

In the field, Jamaica’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd and Lloydricia Cameron both advanced to the final of the Women’s shot put after throws of 18.42m and 16.61m, respectively. Thomas-Dodd’s distance was the farthest in qualifying.

The Caribbean will be well represented in the final of the Men’s long jump as The Bahamas’ Laquan Nairn (7.90m), Jamaica’s Shawn-D Thompson (7.85m), Guyana’s Emmanuel Archibald (7.83m), Dominica’s Tristan James (7.65m) and Trinidad & Tobago’s Anduelle Wright (7.58m) will all be present.

Jamaica’s Traves Smikle (64.90m) and Roje Stona (58.35m) will both be in the final of the Men’s discus throw alongside Grenada’s Josh Boateng (56.51m).

Tracey to miss out on Commonwealth Games after failing to get clearance for recent switch to Jamaica

Tracey competed for the Caribbean Island at the recently concluded IAAF World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, after switching international allegiance from Great Britain on June 26th.

The athlete competed in both the 1500m and 800m, for Jamaica, in Oregon, where she clocked a personal best of 1:59.20 in the 800m heats and narrowly missed out on a spot in the final. Tracey had been selected again for the Jamaica team but will not be able to take her place this time around because of different protocols governing the Commonwealth Games.

“It’s a real shame, I was very much looking forward to that atmosphere,” Tracey told BBC Sport.

“I was getting emails telling me to download the app for the athletes’ village, I had been selected by Jamaica, they had forwarded my information, but I am not on the start list,” she added.

“We have chased endlessly and made sure that everyone had the right information, it was just a case of, for the Games, it was a different protocol.”

The 29-year-old athlete was born in the United States to a Jamaican mother and British father.

Valiant Sunshine Girls take silver after 55-51 loss to Commonwealth Games champions Australia at NEC Arena

Despite heroic efforts from Captain Jhanielle Fowler who scored 46 goals from 47 attempts and a perfect five from Shanice Beckford, Jamaica found the Diamonds too hard to break the second time around.

Jamaica defeated Australia 57-55 to win Pool A in the preliminary rounds and followed up with an emphatic 67-51 victory over New Zealand, the second-best team in the world that claimed the bronze medal Sunday morning after defeating England 55-48.

In the gold-medal encounter, the Australians edged Jamaica 14-12 in a keenly contested first quarter but the Jamaicans showed grit rebounding to win the second quarter 17-15 to see both teams remain deadlocked at the half-time break.

Australia broke the game open in the third quarter outscoring the Jamaicans 16-10 to take a six-point lead into the final stanza. Australia extended the lead to seven goals late in the quarter but Jamaica was not prepared to yield and fought valiantly outscoring the champions 12-10 but it was simply not enough.

Jamaica missed only one shot from 52 attempts during the final.

Gretel Bueta led the scoring for the Commonwealth champions, shooting a perfect 37 goals from 37 attempts. Cara Koenen was also perfect scoring 15 goals from 15 attempts.

The Sunshine Girls will leave Birmingham with a silver medal their highest ever placing at the Commonwealth Games.

World Indoor 400m champion Jereem Richards to contest 200m at TTO championships, eyes defence of Commonwealth 200m title

Richards, 28, was Trinidad and Tobago’s only medalist at the 2022 World Indoor Championships in March when he clocked a smart 45.00 to win gold for the twin-island republic. However, speaking with Sportsmax.TV this week, he outlined his plans for his national championships.

“This weekend I’ll be competing in just the 200m and my expectation is I break the 20-second barrier once again,” said Richards, who last broke 20 seconds when he ran 19.99 in Doha in May 2018.

Outside his personal objectives, Richards said he believes TT will field a strong team for the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon in July.

“I’m excepting that team TTO will be strong in the respected events such as sprints relays and throws,” he said, explaining that he believes he, Dwight St Hilaire, Machel Cedenio and Asa Guevara will be part of the make-up of his country’s 4x400m relay team.

TTO will also likely have the in-form Keshorn Walcott, the 2012 Olympic champion, in the team for the 2022 global championships.

Richards’ goals for the season extend beyond the World Championships. In 2018, he won the 200m at the Commonwealth Games on Australia’s Gold Coast and he is aiming to travel to Birmingham, England to defend his title later this summer.

The Commonwealth Games are set to begin on July 28, just four days after the end of the World Championships but Richards believes the work he has done to prepare for the season will help him successfully navigate the hectic schedule.

“My plan is to trust in God, trust in the plan my coach has for me and just make sure that I’m healthy to get the job done,” he said.