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Tahiti selected to host surfing events for 2024 Paris Olympics
Olympics

Tahiti selected to host surfing events for 2024 Paris Olympics

December 12, 2019
As athletes from all over the world go for gold at Paris 2024, Olympic surfing champions are set to be crowned over 15,000 kilometres away in Tahiti. Organisers of the…
Minister of Sport says YASCO redevelopment almost complete
Antigua Athletics

Minister of Sport says YASCO redevelopment almost complete

December 12, 2019
Antigua & Barbuda Minister of Sports, Daryll Matthew, believes the YASCO Sports Complex, a facility that functioned in a state of disrepair and the only track and field facility on…
Marvin Anderson elected president of Olympians Association of Jamaica
Jamaica Athletics

Marvin Anderson elected president of Olympians Association of Jamaica

December 10, 2019
Marvin Anderson was elected President of the Olympian Association of Jamaica (OAJ) during the association’s very first Annual General Meeting held on Friday, December 6, at the offices of the…
Guyanese Olympian Aliann Pompey elected president of Pan Am Athletes Commission
Athletics

Guyanese Olympian Aliann Pompey elected president of Pan Am Athletes Commission

December 10, 2019
Guyanese Olympian Alian Pompey is the new president of the PanAm Sports Athlete Commission.
'I wasn't having as much fun' says Jereem Richards says of disappointing 2019 season
T&T Athletics

'I wasn't having as much fun' says Jereem Richards says of disappointing 2019 season

December 10, 2019
Jereem Richards, the 2017 200-metre bronze medallist said he plans to use the disappointments of his 2019 season to spur him onto success next season.
Injured last season, Julien Alfred aims for strong rebound in 2020
NCAA Track&Field

Injured last season, Julien Alfred aims for strong rebound in 2020

December 10, 2019
St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred said her fast 60m dash over the weekend came as a bit of a surprise but it augurs well for the season ahead in which she…
Lasitskene hits out at Russian athletics authorities over WADA ban
Olympics

Lasitskene hits out at Russian athletics authorities over WADA ban

December 10, 2019
Mariya Lasitskene has criticised Russian authorities for their failure to protect the country's athletes after the World Anti-Doping Agency imposed a four-year ban on their participation in global events. Russian…
Russian president Putin suggests WADA's punishment is political and outlines plans to appeal
Olympics

Russian president Putin suggests WADA's punishment is political and outlines plans to appeal

December 10, 2019
Vladimir Putin believes Russia has grounds to appeal the four-year ban handed to them by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), a suspension he suggested had "political considerations." WADA announced on…
International Olympic Committee supports four-year Russia ban
Olympics

International Olympic Committee supports four-year Russia ban

December 09, 2019
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reiterated its support for Russia's four-year ban from major international sporting events imposed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). WADA declared the Russian Anti-Doping…
Russia handed four-year ban from international events by WADA
Olympics

Russia handed four-year ban from international events by WADA

December 09, 2019
Russia has been banned from international sporting events for four years by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Athletes will not be able to compete under the Russian flag at the…
Yohan Blake with Indian actor Anil Kapoor and Jacqueline Fernandez. The Olympic medalist is in India promoting the Road Safety World Series.
Athletics

Yohan Blake to quit track in two years, hopes to play in IPL

December 08, 2019
Yohan Blake, the second-fastest man in history, could be set to play T20 cricket for the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), once he hangs up his…
Julien Alfred
NCAA Track&Field

St Lucia's Julien Alfred blazes 7.18 in 60m win at FastTrack Collegiate Opener

December 08, 2019
St Lucia’s track queen Julien Alfred stormed to a big win in the 60m dash at the FastTrack Collegiate Opener in Houston, Texas, on Saturday.
Jamaican ice-hockey team gets welcome support from Olympic association
Olympics

Jamaican ice-hockey team gets welcome support from Olympic association

December 06, 2019
The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) is looking into how best it can help the country’s men’s ice hockey team chase for a historic place at the Winter Olympics in Beijing,…
World champs medalist Dacres up for spot on IOC Athletes Commission
Olympics

World champs medalist Dacres up for spot on IOC Athletes Commission

December 05, 2019
Fedrick Dacres, the 2019 World Championships discus silver medallist and Olympic swimmer Julian Fletcher, are the two Caribbean athletes among 30 vying for four spots on the International Olympic Committee’s…
Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake.
Jamaica Athletics

'I was born in the wrong time' - Blake reflects on impact of Bolt shadow

December 04, 2019
 Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake believes he has suffered from competing in the same era as compatriot and athletics great Usain Bolt. The 29-year-old Blake has recorded some stunning achievements of…
Coe 'killing' athletics with Diamond League changes, warns Blake
Jamaica Athletics

Coe 'killing' athletics with Diamond League changes, warns Blake

December 03, 2019
Yohan Blake believes IAAF president Sebastian Coe is "killing" athletics by cutting back on Diamond League disciplines. Sweeping changes announced in November saw the 200 metres, 3,000m steeplechase, discus and…
Mo Farah to run 10,000m at 2020 Olympics
Olympics

Mo Farah to run 10,000m at 2020 Olympics

November 29, 2019
Mo Farah has performed a U-turn and elected to defend his 10,000m title at the Tokyo Olympics next year. Two years ago, Farah walked away from track events to concentrate…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce taking selfies with the beneficiaries of the Pocket Rocket Foundation scholarships that were awarded on Wednesday.
Jamaica Athletics

Nine more student-athletes get scholarships from Pocket Rocket Foundation

November 27, 2019
Nine high school student-athletes became first-time scholarship recipients from Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s Pocket Rocket Foundation on Wednesday.
Fraser-Pryce likely to push on to 2021 World Champs
Jamaica Athletics

Fraser-Pryce likely to push on to 2021 World Champs

November 27, 2019
Four-time world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has made it clear that the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo will be her last but has indicated that she will be attempting to defend her…
76ers coach Brett Brown to lead Australia at 2020 Olympic Games
Olympics

76ers coach Brett Brown to lead Australia at 2020 Olympic Games

November 26, 2019
Brett Brown has been appointed head coach of Australia for their Olympic Games campaign in Tokyo next year. The Boomers turned to a familiar face after the departure of Andrej…
IOC support 'toughest sanctions' after WADA recommends Russia ban
Olympics

IOC support 'toughest sanctions' after WADA recommends Russia ban

November 26, 2019
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will support the "toughest sanctions" on individuals found to have manipulated data at a Moscow laboratory, as Russia faces the prospect of a global sporting…
From left: Dalilah Muhammad, Eliud Kipchoge, and Brittany Anderson.
Athletics

Jamaican Brittany Anderson recognized as Kipchoge, Muhammad named world athletes of the year

November 23, 2019
Pioneering marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge and U.S. hurdler Dalilah Muhammad were named the world athletes of the year in track and field at a ceremony in Monaco on Saturday. At…
Leading RusAF officials charged with anti-doping violations
Athletics

Leading RusAF officials charged with anti-doping violations

November 21, 2019
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has suspended several leading Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF) officials for their conduct during an investigation into high-jumper Danil Lysenko. Russian athletes have been prohibited from…
Motivated Asafa Powell targets 2020 Olympics, sets aside chase for 100 sub-10s
Jamaica Athletics

Motivated Asafa Powell targets 2020 Olympics, sets aside chase for 100 sub-10s

November 19, 2019
Former 100-metre world record holder Asafa Powell says his focus for the upcoming season is to earn a spot on Jamaica’s team to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
United States 200m world champion Noah Lyles.
Jamaica Athletics

‘I dreamt I ran 9.4 at Olympics’ – Lyles has vision of breaking Bolt’s world record

November 17, 2019
If dreams come true, United States sprinter Noah Lyles could be the new 100m world record holder before even setting foot in the Tokyo Olympics final. The 22-year-old American sprinter…
Ramos retains Olympic dream
Olympics

Ramos retains Olympic dream

November 14, 2019
Sergio Ramos has reiterated his desire to represent Spain at the 2020 Olympic Games. Captain for club and country, Real Madrid defender Ramos is Spain's most-capped player, with 168 appearances…
'Chemistry' behind Michael O'Hara's decision to return to high-school coach
Jamaica Athletics

'Chemistry' behind Michael O'Hara's decision to return to high-school coach

November 13, 2019
Good chemistry was a key reason why Michael O’Hara has decided to return to his high school coach as he looks to kick on from a solid 2019 season when…
Fraser-Pryce and Coach Stephen Francis nominated for inaugural Pan Am Sport Awards
Jamaica Athletics

Fraser-Pryce and Coach Stephen Francis nominated for inaugural Pan Am Sport Awards

November 13, 2019
Four-time World 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and her coach Stephen Francis have both been nominated for special awards to be given at the inaugural Panam Sports Gala Awards to be…
'Competitive animal' Ramos would relish Olympics challenge, says Marchena
Olympics

'Competitive animal' Ramos would relish Olympics challenge, says Marchena

November 13, 2019
Carlos Marchena believes former Spain team-mate and Real Madrid great Sergio Ramos would relish the opportunity to represent his country at next year's Olympic Games. Ramos, who became Spain's most…
Trinidad and Tobago discus thrower Quincy Wilson sues athletic association
T&T Athletics

Trinidad and Tobago discus thrower Quincy Wilson sues athletic association

November 12, 2019
Trinidad and Tobago athlete Quincy Wilson is suing the National Association of Athletic Associations over what he claims is the association’s negligence which caused him to become injured thereby losing…
CAS confirms Salazar appeal against four-year athletics ban
Athletics

CAS confirms Salazar appeal against four-year athletics ban

November 11, 2019
Alberto Salazar has formally lodged an appeal against his four-year ban from athletics to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the ruling body has confirmed. Salazar, along with Dr…
World champion triple jumper forms rebel athletes association
Diamond League

World champion triple jumper forms rebel athletes association

November 07, 2019
Christian Taylor, a seven-time Diamond League champion, has announced the formation of The Athletics Association, an association for all professional athletes from across the globe and has encouraged athletes worldwide…
Asafa Powell launches fitness and health website
Jamaica Athletics

Asafa Powell launches fitness and health website

November 07, 2019
Asafa Powell, the former 100-metre world record holder and current Guinness Record holder for the most sub-10 runs has launched asafafitlife.com, a fitness membership platform to help people around the…
2018 Diamond League champion Fedrick Dacres will not be able to earn on the Diamond League circuit come next season.
Diamond League

Cuts to Diamond League programme triggers global backlash

November 07, 2019
There has been a significant backlash against the IAAF’s decision to cut eight events – four male and four female – from the Diamond League circuit for the upcoming season.
Michael Fray (right) seen here with fellow Olympian Dennis Johnson (extreme left) was found dead in Kingston on Wednesday morning.
Jamaica Athletics

Jamaican Olympian Michael Fray found dead in downtown Kingston

November 06, 2019
Jamaican Olympian Michael Fray was found dead on Wednesday, the Jamaica Athletic Administrative Association has confirmed.
IAAF reveals Diamond League changes, stuns Lyles by dropping 200 metres
Diamond League

IAAF reveals Diamond League changes, stuns Lyles by dropping 200 metres

November 06, 2019
The IAAF has announced sweeping changes to the Diamond League schedule in a move intended to boost its value to broadcasters. In plans revealed on Wednesday, the revised programme for…

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Cricket West Indies confirms delayed payment of player salaries

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