Gymnastics
Jamaica Classic Schools Gymnastics Championships set to showcase rising talent
Following the successful staging of the Carifta Gymnastics Championships, the Jamaica Gymnastics Federation (JGF) is set to launch the highly anticipated Jamaica Classic Schools Championships tomorrow. The event will feature over 470 gymnasts from 40 schools across the island, a significant...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2024-12-06 15:17:00
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JAGA president Grant-Brown, sponsors excited at inaugural Carifta Gymnastics Champs’ promise for young Caribbean talent
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2024-11-14 15:44:16
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Talented 52-member team to represent T&T at inagural Carifta Gymnastics Champs
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2024-10-22 08:58:24
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Toni-Ann Williams excited to lead Jamaica gymnastics into the future as Technical Director
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2024-05-29 05:58:50
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Jamaican gymnasts Alana Walker and Isabelle David excel at Pan American Championships
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2024-05-27 12:31:57
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Francis believes choice to wear full-body suit empowers female gymnasts
- By Kwesi Mugisa
- Kwesi Mugisa
- 2021-04-27 16:01:23
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Alana's historic bronze at Junior Pan Am Gymnastics Championships a boost for the sport says JAGA president
President of the Jamaica Gymnastics Association has described Alana Walker’s historic bronze medal...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-06-20 08:47:14
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Jamaica's Olympic gymnast Danusia Francis announces retirement. "To be a Jamaican Olympian is a dream come true."
Jamaica’s Olympic gymnast Danusia Francis has announced her retirement from international...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-05-29 14:46:22
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Olympic gymnast Toni-Ann Williams to pursue Master's in Sports Administration via Olympic Solidarity
Jamaican Olympian Toni-Ann Williams is in Belgium to begin studies in Sports Administration on an...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-09-22 16:30:43
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Eleven-member team set to depart Jamaica for COPA IGA tourney in Panama Oct. 4
Some of Jamaica’s most-talented young gymnasts have been selected to a National All-Stars School...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-10-01 11:06:45
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Nicole Grant returned as JAGA president, says new board members possess skills to move sport forward
Nicole Grant is of the view that the new additions to the board of the Jamaica Amateur Gymnastics...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-08-30 11:15:14
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Gold Over America Tour another chance to put Jamaica's gymnastics on show - Danusia Francis
Jamaica’s Olympic-bound gymnast Danusia Francis believes her inclusion in Simone Biles’ Gold Over...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-03-04 14:10:35
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JOA, Mayberry Investments, partner to back Gymnastics Strength & Skill Testing Series
There is much hope that the development of Jamaica’s junior gymnastics will spring to another...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2021-05-14 14:15:07
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Jamaica Gymnastics to get apparatus from International Gymnastics Federation, but more still needed
The Jamaica Gymnastics Association has received a boost in the form of well-needed equipment from...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-06-08 11:25:05
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Young Jamaican gymnasts sparkle at COPA IGA tourney in Panama
In what was a magnificent display of gymnastic excellence, a team of young gymnasts from Jamaica...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-10-09 07:05:19
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Tyesha Mattis thrilled at debut performance for Jamaica at Pan Am Championships as teammate Caleb Faulk executes new skill
Jamaican gymnast Tyesha Mattis has described her debut for Jamaica competing at the Pan American...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-07-17 12:19:20
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Jamaica School of Gymnastics shines at Yamilet Pena Classic in Dominican Republic
Jamaica School of Gymnastics (JSG) won the top prize at the Yamilet Pena Classic held in the...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-08-15 13:41:19
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From fearing injury to the World Champs, Bajan gymnast Pilgrim welcomes shot at Olympic qualification
November 30, 2022 is forever etched in Anya Pilgrim's mind. It is one of the scariest days of her...
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2023-09-26 17:04:37
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T&T gymnast Thema Williams finally collects from TTGF; lawyer still has concerns
After a four-year wait to receive monetary damages from the Trinidad and Tobago Gymnastics...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-10-28 15:46:47
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Biles prouder of mental health lesson in Tokyo than all of her Olympic medals
Simone Biles is prouder of the mental health lessons she gave the world with her Tokyo Olympics...
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2021-12-31 09:34:40
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Trinidadian gymnast Thema Williams opens gym for children
Former Trinidad and Tobago gymnast Thema Williams has opened a gym intended to be a safe space for...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-11-20 16:15:25
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"Storm" in Belgium: Bajan gymnast Kelly ready for World Champs challenge with Olympic berth in mind
The stage is set, and Olivia “Storm” Kelly is raring to go with hopes that she will produce...
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2023-09-29 11:25:42
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Bajan gymnasts Kelly, Pilgrim celebrate small victories from World Champs outing
Things may not have gone exactly how Barbados artistic gymnasts Olivia "Storm' Kelly and Anya...
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2023-10-03 14:53:53
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Olivia "Storm" Kelly on path to become first Barbadian Olympic gymnast
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2023-06-09 10:08:24
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Simone Biles becomes youngest Medal of Freedom recipient
Superstar gymnast Simone Biles received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden on...
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2022-07-08 02:39:04
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Jamaica Gymnastics Association hopes to attract more boys with introduction of Parkour to Jamaica
With the intention of attracting more males to gymnastics, Colombian national Parkour leader Angie...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-12-19 18:28:58
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Russian gymnast Kuliak banned for one year for wearing 'Z' on podium
Ivan Kuliak has been banned for one year by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) for...
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2022-05-18 07:01:18
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Jamaica’s Mariah Gordon makes history with Uneven Bars gold at Pan American Hopes Tournament
Jamaica’s Mariah Gordon made history on Saturday with the country’s first ever Gymnastics gold...
- By Bradley Jacks
- Bradley Jacks
- 2023-12-11 10:59:18
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Young Jamaican gymnasts find success at Caribbean Classic in Trinidad and Tobago
A successful team of young gymnasts returns to Jamaica on Tuesday after its encouraging exploits...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-05-08 06:51:37
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Jamaica to host International Gymnastics Federation Technical Committee meetings November 25-29
The Jamaica Gymnastics Association will act as hosts of the International Gymnastics Federation’s...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2022-11-21 17:26:42
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Jamaica School of Gymnastics, Westmoreland Gymnastics and Painite Gymnastics excel at meets in the USA and Barbados over the weekend
Competitors from the Jamaica School of Gymnastics had an excellent showing at the Cats Beach Blast held...
- By Bradley Jacks
- Bradley Jacks
- 2024-04-08 17:01:34
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Toni-Ann Williams triumphs with Master's Degree in Ethics and Integrity; plans to improve sport governance in Jamaica
Jamaican Olympian Toni-Ann Williams has achieved a remarkable milestone by obtaining her Master's...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-09-18 11:59:51
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Jamaican Olympic gymnast Danusia Francis elected to Pan Am Sports Athletes Commission, vows to work towards a better future for athletes
Former Jamaican gymnast Danusia Francis has emerged as a newly elected member of the Panam Sports...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2023-11-13 13:33:56
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“We didn’t disappoint”- JAGA President Nicole Grant thankful for continued Supreme Ventures partnership for Gymnastics Classic
President of the Jamaica Gymnastics Association, Nicole Grant, is excited about the association’s...
- By Bradley Jacks
- Bradley Jacks
- 2023-02-11 16:37:42
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Reid hopes historic addition to FIG Code of Points will aide growth of Ja's gymnastics
The overall performances may not have been polished as Michael Reid would have liked, but the...
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2023-06-03 16:54:55
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Mattis raring to go for PanAm Gymnastics Champs, eyes World Champs qualification
After a year-long wait, Jamaica's England-born artistic gymnast Tyesha Mattis is excited to...
- By Bradley Jacks
- Bradley Jacks
- 2023-05-23 16:26:09
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Jamaica's Olympics-bound gymnast Danusia Francis eager to get back into competition
Jamaica’s Olympics-bound gymnast Danusia Francis is eager to get back into competition as she...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2020-11-09 16:03:44
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Toni-Ann Williams excited to lead Jamaica gymnastics into the future as Technical Director
History-making Jamaican Olympian Toni-Ann Williams has expressed her excitement and optimism at...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2024-05-29 05:58:50
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Ja's gymnasts take positives from failed qualification bid at PanAm Champs in Colombia
Despite failing to secure qualification to the Pan American (PanAm) Games nor the World...
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2023-05-29 12:12:00
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Jamaican gymnasts Alana Walker and Isabelle David excel at Pan American Championships
Jamaican gymnasts Alana Walker and Isabelle David delivered strong performances at the 2024 Pan...
- By Leighton Levy
- Leighton Levy
- 2024-05-27 12:31:57
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JAGA president Grant-Brown, sponsors excited at inaugural Carifta Gymnastics Champs’ promise for young Caribbean talent
With the longtime vision of a Carifta Artistic Gymnastics Championship set to come to fruition,...
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2024-11-14 15:44:16
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Bajan gymnast Kelly renews back-to-school drive to help those in need; remains focused on next month's World Champs assignment
She is not only a bright prospect in her field, but Barbadian gymnast Olivia “Storm” Kelly, is...
- By Sherdon Cowan
- Sherdon Cowan
- 2023-08-12 11:05:30
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Simone Biles makes history with 34th elite level gymnastics medal
Simone Biles became the most decorated gymnast in history after sealing her sixth career world...
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2023-10-06 15:53:22
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On this day in 2018: Simone Biles dominates in Doha despite kidney stone
Simone Biles defied a kidney stone to become the first female gymnast to win four all-around world...
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2023-11-01 01:00:00
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On this day in 2016: Max Whitlock wins double Olympic gymnastics gold
Max Whitlock ended Great Britain’s 120-year wait for gymnastics gold and then proceeded to double...
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2023-08-14 00:00:00
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On this day in 2006: Beth Tweddle wins GB’s first gold at World Championships
Beth Tweddle won Great Britain’s first gold medal at the gymnastics World Championships in the...
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2023-10-20 00:00:00
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Jake Jarman takes vault gold at World Gymnastics Championships
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2023-10-08 08:35:19
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It means the world – Simone Biles makes stunning return after two-year break
Simone Biles says she always knew she would return to gymnastics after her experience at the Tokyo...
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2023-08-06 04:57:27
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Max Whitlock thinks Paris gold medal would be his ‘biggest’ Olympic achievement
Max Whitlock believes a fourth Olympic gold medal in Paris next year will eclipse all his previous...
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- Sports Desk
- 2023-09-21 10:43:48
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Simone Biles claims record eighth US crown on return
Simone Biles has claimed a record eighth all-around US Championship less than a month after ending a...
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2023-08-27 20:43:59
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Max Whitlock named in five-man GB team for World Gymnastics Championships
Three-time champion Max Whitlock has been named in a five-strong Great Britain men’s team for next...
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2023-08-22 08:44:19
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Max Whitlock wins pommel horse gold at British Gymnastics Championships
Olympic champion Max Whitlock took pommel horse gold at the British Gymnastics Championships in...
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2024-03-17 10:44:10
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Simone Biles wins 20th World Gymnastics gold by leading USA to team title
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2023-10-04 16:22:27
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Feels like the right time – Claudia Fragapane retires from gymnastics
Five-time Commonwealth Games champion Claudia Fragapane has announced her retirement from...
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2024-02-09 15:43:12
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I’m done – Max Whitlock announces Paris Olympics will be his final competition
Max Whitlock has announced this summer’s Paris Olympics will mark the end of his glittering...
- By Sports Desk
- Sports Desk
- 2024-04-10 02:00:41
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