Jamaican Sports Roundup: Latest Highlights

1. Kishane Thompson Notched a Big Win, But Will Miss Lausanne Diamond League Jamaican Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson emerged victorious over Noah Lyles in a highly anticipated 100m rematch at the Silesia Diamond League, clocking 9.87 seconds to Lyles' 9.90 Jamaica Observer However, Thompson has withdrawn from the Lausanne Diamond League due to shin discomfort. He's not expected to race again until the World Championships in Tokyo in September 2025 Reuters . 2. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Makes 2025 Her Final Season Sprint legend Shelly‑Ann Fraser‑Pryce confirmed her return to the track in 2025, describing it as a “final competitive season” marked by “unfinished business” after a troublesome exit in Paris 2024 3. Triplet Skiers Target Winter Olympics for Team Jamaica Aspiring Jamaican athletes Helaina, Henniyah, and Henry Rivers IV are training in alpine skiing with sights set on the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 17‑year‑old triplets represented Jamaica at the 2024 Youth Olympic Games and are currently training in Argentina People.com . 4. Grand Slam Track: New Athletics League Boosts Kingston’s Profile World champion middle-distance runner Josh Kerr is embracing the innovative Grand Slam Track league. He will compete across all four 2025 events starting in Kingston, Jamaica, which helped launch the league with an ambitious format and large prize fund. 5. National Champions Rise in Athletics Rohan Watson blazed to new personal bests in the 60m indoors, posting 6.50 seconds in March 2025 earning him a spot at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, where he finished fifth in the final. Raymond Richards soared to a personal best of 2.30m in the high jump in Spanish Town. He followed that up with a bronze medal at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing after clearing 2.28m In triple jump, Jordan Scott delivered stellar performances across the Diamond League circuit, setting a personal best of 17.52m in Monaco, and capturing the national title with 17.15m at the Jamaican Championships 6. Jamaica Premier League: Cavalier Reigns Again The 2024–25 Jamaica Premier League wrapped up with Cavalier clinching the title becoming the first side since 2019 to win back-to-back championships Warner Brown topped the scoring charts with 22 goals. Notable league moments include Tivoli Gardens’ 6–0 thrashing of Harbour View, and a high scoring 3–5 thriller between Tivoli Gardens and Arnett Gardens Wikipedia Suggested Headlines for 876Pulse Posts “Thompson Shocks Lyles in Silesia — But Withdraws from Lausanne” “Shelly-Ann’s Swan Song: A Final Sprint Season with ‘Unfinished Business’” “Jamaica’s Skiing Triplets Gear Up for Winter Olympics Dream” “Kingston Hosts First Grand Slam Track Meet: Josh Kerr Leading the Charge” “Rising Stars: Watson, Richards, and Scott Shine on the Track” “Cavalier are Champions Again — Brown Rewrites Scoring Records”

Jamaica Sports Roundup: JPL Kickoff, Pan Am Medals, and Fraser-Pryce’s Farewell

Jamaica’s sporting landscape is alive with excitement as the 2025–26 Jamaica Premier League (JPL) kicks off this Sunday, August 24. Football fans across the island are eager to see how new signings and fresh talent will shape the season. Defending champions Cavalier SC have added Surinamese midfielder Zerguinho Deira to their roster, while Mount Pleasant Academy has strengthened their squad with Haitian imports Raphael Intervil and Daniel St. Fleur, promising a season filled with energy and Caribbean flair. Off the field, a heated debate has emerged within local football. Veteran coach Bradley Stewart has voiced his frustration with the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), which has barred him from coaching from the bench without a B license and a local A-license in progress. Despite holding FIFA instructor credentials and international coaching certification from the English FA, Stewart argues that his qualifications should be recognized. He has expressed willingness to take the required local courses but insists the JFF must clearly define how his international certifications fit into Jamaica’s coaching framework. Meanwhile, Jamaica celebrated a proud moment on the regional stage at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay, which ran from August 9–23. The nation’s 115 athletes competed across 12 sports, bringing home an impressive 15 medals: four gold, five silver, and six bronze. Among the standout performances was Racquil Broaderick’s golden throw in the men’s discus, underscoring Jamaica’s growing reputation beyond track and field dominance. And speaking of track, the legendary Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce continues to inspire as she embarks on her farewell season. At 38, the sprint queen is preparing for her final competitive appearance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. More than just a farewell lap, this moment represents her balancing act as an athlete, mother, and philanthropist. Through her Pocket Rocket Foundation, Fraser-Pryce has already awarded nearly 100 scholarships to young Jamaicans, ensuring her legacy extends far beyond the track. Even in her final lap, she remains a force to be reckoned with, clocking an impressive 11.05 seconds in the 100m at the Wanda Diamond League. From the football pitch to the international athletics stage, Jamaica’s athletes continue to make headlines proving once again that the island’s sporting spirit is as vibrant as ever.