Sports

Jamaica’s rising track and field stars are shining at the NACAC Under-13 and Under-15 Championships in Nicaragua! Eight young athletes, backed by a dedicated coaching staff, are competing in pentathlon and heptathlon events. JAAA President Garth Gayle hails this investment in youth development as crucial for the future of Jamaican athletics.

Jamaica’s Mehar Trehan and Sanjana Nallapati struck gold in the girls’ under-19 doubles at the Junior CASA Championships! The dynamic duo’s chemistry proved unbeatable as they powered past Barbados, securing a crucial victory. Team captain Nallapati and Trehan, both individual medalists, highlighted teamwork as the key to their triumph in the Cayman Islands.

Netball Jamaica is gearing up for a new era under Karen Baugh, but the race for first vice president is heating up! Simone Forbes and Keyan Shawn Murdock are battling for the spot, both bringing valuable experience to the table. Who will emerge victorious?

Chad Ziadie and Aliana McMaster are set to defend their National Shotgun Championship titles at the 200 Bird Sporting Clays competition held at Tru-Juice in St. Catherine. Ziadie is aiming for his third championship while McMaster is looking to secure another win.

Burning Hedge, fresh off her dominant 1000 Guineas win, faces tough competition from Sensational Soul and Bob the Builder in the Jamaica St Leger. Can the filly defy the odds against her colt rivals? Pedigree and contrasting opinions add intrigue to this highly anticipated race.

Australia crumbled in the first day of the second Test against the West Indies, managing only 286 runs. A strong start quickly dissolved as wickets fell, leaving them at 110 for five. Half-centuries from Carey and Webster offered some respite, but Alzarri Joseph’s four wickets put the West Indies in a strong position.

DESERT OF MALIBU aims to showcase her speed in the Clovis Metcalfe race. After a strategic run in the Seeking My Dream race, and a close finish with BOOTYLICIOUS previously, she could dominate the lead. Will her acceleration force other horses, including RUN JULIE RUN, to make an early push?

Jamaica’s sprinting for World Athletics glory! Three relay teams, spearheaded by stars like Jonielle Smith and Kadrian Goldson, are heading to the Barbados Grand Prix on July 5th. Their mission? Secure those vital qualification slots for the World Athletics Championships after missing out at the World Relays.

Ahead of the second Test against Australia, West Indies coach Daren Sammy addressed fielding woes and questionable umpiring in their first Test defeat. Despite seven dropped catches, Sammy backs his unchanged squad, emphasizing team culture and individual performance. Kraigg Brathwaite is set to earn his 100th Test cap.