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Athletics
Dacres ready for podium finish in discus
Jamaica's gentle discus giant Fedrick Dacres has won gold in almost every competition he participates in except the Olympic Games and International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships. Read More
IAAF chief Coe confirms knowledge of German media's Kenya doping claims
Doha , Qatar (AFP) — International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) President Sebastian Coe confirmed yesterday reports in German media which said the governing body's integrity unit had received claims of doping against Kenyan athletes ahead of the... Read More
BRIANA'S TRIAL BEGINS
It will be a nerve-racking three days for young Briana Williams as her in-camera anti-doping case starts today. It concludes on Wednesday, but because of its private nature, authorities have refused to identify the location for the hearing. Read More
Colour Me Happy a burst of fun for a worthy cause
The sixth staging of the Colour Me Happy 5K Run or as it is playfully dubbed the “funnest run in Jamaica”, delivered clouds of powdered paint to swarms of fun-runners, all in the name of a worthy cause at Hope Botanical Gardens last Saturday. Read More
Samuda lauds para medallists
President of the Jamaica Paralympic Association (JPA) Christopher Samuda has lauded the medallists at the recently concluded Para Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Read More
Jamaican team off to training camp ahead of World Champs
President of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Dr Warren Blake, is expecting a good all-round display from the team following the departure of some members yesterday for the training camp at Aspire Academy in Qatar. Read More
Excelsior open $4-million gym for sports teams
Excelsior High School opened its recently expanded and renovated strength training facility (gym) called The Equator last Wednesday. Read More
Samuda's appointment to FICTS Commission ratified
The appointment of Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) President Christopher Samuda to the International Federation Internationale Cinema Television Sportifs (FICTS) Festival Commission has been ratified by the body's executive committee. Read More
She loves it!
All is now set for installation of the statue of Jamaican Olympic and World Champion sprinter Veronica Campbell Brown.On Thursday the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange received the all clear from Campbell Brown. Read More
Photo: BRIANA'S IN!
WILLIAMS... selected to contest the 100m and 4x100m relays (Photo: Leo Hudson) Read More
Williams drug case set for Sept 23-25
JAMAICA'S Under-20 World double sprint champion Briana Williams' dream of participating at the IAAF Doha World Championships appears doomed as her anti-doping case has been set for September 23, 24 and 25. Read More
Photo: SEPT 23-25
Kent Gammon (centre), chairman of the Independent Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel, in discussion with Dr Majorie Vassell (left) and Denise Forrest prior to the start of Briana Williams' preliminary anti-doping hearing yesterday at Jamaica Pegasus hotel. (Photo: Michael Gordon) Read More
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