Sports
Kingston Polo Club Senior Cup Final April 23
Kingston Polo Club and St. Ann Polo Club continue their century-old rivalry. The Senior Cup Final is happening on April 23. Come and support the Jamaica Cancer Society – St. Ann/St. Mary Branch.
Toni-Ann Williams is Jamaica’s First-ever Gymnast in the Olympics
Jamaican Toni-Ann Williams created history on Sunday night when she became Jamaica’s first gymnast to qualify for the Olympic Games. Toni-Ann finished 38th overall at the Rio Olympic Test and 16th as an individual not competing with a full team, with a 52.931 total in the all-around event. Congratulations Toni-Ann! Read more: Toni-ann-williams-becomes-jamaicas-first-ever-gymnast-olympics
Head to Treasure Beach for Jake’s Off Road Triathlon April 30
Head to Treasure Beach on Jamaica’s south coast on April 30 for the 20th Annual Jake’s Off-Road Triathlon! The oldest triathlon in the Caribbean, Jake’s Triathlon is known for its combination of elite athletes, the Treasure Beach laid back vibe and the beauty of Jamaica’s South Coast. For more info: jakeshotel.com/triathlon
West Indies Men and Women’s Cricket Teams Both Win World Twenty20 2016 Titles
Congrats to both the West Indies men and women’s cricket teams for winning the World Twenty 20 titles today! The West Indies women beat Australia for their maiden title and the men’s team beat England today in a nail biting game which saw Carlos Brathwaite hit four consecutive sixes. Read
Asafa Powell Joins Puma Team
PUMA today announced a new endorsement deal with sprinter Asafa Powell. The former 100m world record holder who holds the record for the most sub-10 second 100m sprints having dipped below that mark 93 times, joins the global sports brand’s growing portfolio of athletes preparing for the 2016 Olympic Games
Surfing in Jamaica and the Jamnesia Surf Club
Here’s a bird’s-eye view of surfing at Copa in Eastern Jamaica. If you want to surf Jamaica, Jamnesia Surf Club is the place. The Jamnesia Surf Club is situated at Eight Miles Bull Bay, Jamaica. The Club was established by the Wilmots, Jamaica’s first surfing family, to provide a home
Running Events in Jamaica
Here’s a great site that features the key running events in Jamaica. So if you ever had or have an interest in walking or running at an event in Jamaica – check it out here: www.runningeventsja I walked/ran the reggaemarathon.com last December and it was a great experience…photos to come!
Reggae Marathon 2012 Happening This Weekend in Negril
Reggae Marathon is Jamaica’s premier international marathon event and it’s happening this weekend in Negril! Come on down! Marathoners, sports enthusiasts as well as beginners, converge every first Saturday in December in Negril, Jamaica’s capital of casual, for a fun event characterized by good vibes and lots of Reggae music.
New Book on Football Coaching and Conditioning by Jamaican Justin Cresser
Jamaican Justin Cresser, a football coach and strength and conditioning trainer, has recently put out a new book called, Total Soccer Conditioning: A Ball-Oriented Approach. This new book is a two volume comprehensive guide (over 300 pages) to training football/soccer players to be fitter, stronger and more technically adept. From explaining
Olympics 2012 Highlights -Team Jamaica Setting New World Record for Men’s 4x100m Relay
Here’s one of my favourite Olympics 2012 races – Team Jamaica setting a new world record in the Men’s 4 X 100m final. TEAM JAMAICA TO THE WORLD!