Jamaica

Nine straight for Excelsior ‘Eagles’

Nine straight for Excelsior ‘Eagles’

17/04/2025, Jamaica, Multi Sports, Jamaica Publications, Article # 32383737
EXCELSIOR HIGH School extended their reign in the ISSA TIP Friendly Society Schoolgirls football competition, claiming their ninth straight title with the 1-0 defeat of Holmwood Technical High School in the final at Stadium East on Wednesday....

https://jamaica-star.com/article/sports/20250417/nine-straight-excelsior-%E2%80%98eagles%E2%80%99
JOA backs IOC’s decision to increase women’s football teams at LA Games

JOA backs IOC’s decision to increase women’s football teams at LA Games

17/04/2025, Jamaica, Multi Sports, Jamaica Publications, Article # 32383738
The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has endorsed the recent decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to increase the number of teams in women's football for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games to 16. "The writing was on the wall and...

https://jamaica-star.com/article/sports/20250417/joa-backs-ioc%E2%80%99s-decision-increase-women%E2%80%99s-football-teams-la-games
No comeback for Real Madrid  - Arsenal, Inter in Champions League semi-finals

No comeback for Real Madrid - Arsenal, Inter in Champions League semi-finals

17/04/2025, Jamaica, Multi Sports, Jamaica Publications, Article # 32383739
MADRID, Spain: Arsenal defeated defending champions Real Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2009 in a match where VAR played a key role in two penalty decisions. Arsenal advanced 5-1 on...

https://jamaica-star.com/article/sports/20250417/no-comeback-real-madrid-arsenal-inter-champions-league-semi-finals
‘McGregor Gully’ to buzz with festivities over Easter weekend

‘McGregor Gully’ to buzz with festivities over Easter weekend

17/04/2025, Jamaica, Multi Sports, Jamaica Publications, Article # 32383740
The McGregor Gardens Youths with Vision Club will be hosting their annual football, netball and talent pageant contests as they continue to raise funds for the upliftment of the Community Centre and its environment. McGregor Gardens, more...

https://jamaica-star.com/article/sports/20250417/%E2%80%98mcgregor-gully%E2%80%99-buzz-festivities-over-easter-weekend
Fesco commits to Waterhouse FC’s youth programme

Fesco commits to Waterhouse FC’s youth programme

17/04/2025, Jamaica, Multi Sports, Jamaica Publications, Article # 32383741
Waterhouse Football Club (WFC) received a massive boost when Future Energy Source Company Limited (Fesco) announced a $1.5-million sponsorship for the club's youth programme. With the Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) Under-17...

https://jamaica-star.com/article/sports/20250417/fesco-commits-waterhouse-fc%E2%80%99s-youth-programme
Ocho Rios Family 5K Run/Walk launched

Ocho Rios Family 5K Run/Walk launched

17/04/2025, Jamaica, Multi Sports, Jamaica Publications, Article # 32383742
ST ANN: The Northgate Youth and Family Development Foundation (NYFDF) officially launched the Ocho Rios Family 5K Run/Walk on Tuesday. The new event, to be held under the theme 'Promoting Family Health, Supporting Education', is a fundraising...

https://jamaica-star.com/article/sports/20250417/ocho-rios-family-5k-runwalk-launched
Former WI player Pydanna passes

Former WI player Pydanna passes

17/04/2025, Jamaica, Multi Sports, Jamaica Publications, Article # 32383743
GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Milton Robert Pydanna, a former West Indies and Guyana wicketkeeper/batsman, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 75. Pydanna was an excellent wicketkeeper/batsman who played 85 first-class matches between 1970 and 1988. He...

https://jamaica-star.com/article/sports/20250417/former-wi-player-pydanna-passes
Running to the beat of Kingston  - Registration opens for 2025 Reggae Marathon

Running to the beat of Kingston - Registration opens for 2025 Reggae Marathon

17/04/2025, Jamaica, Multi Sports, Jamaica Publications, Article # 32383744
Registration for the Reggae Marathon, one of Jamaica's most-noted sports tourism events, opened this week with a major change - the event has moved after a lifetime of being held in Negril, and will now take place in Kingston. This year's 25-...

https://jamaica-star.com/article/sports/20250417/running-beat-kingston-registration-opens-2025-reggae-marathon
Zirkzee to miss rest of season

Zirkzee to miss rest of season

17/04/2025, Jamaica, Multi Sports, Jamaica Publications, Article # 32383745
MANCHESTER, England: Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, manager Ruben Amorim confirmed yesterday. The 23-year-old Netherlands international was injured in Sunday's 4-1 English...

https://jamaica-star.com/article/sports/20250417/zirkzee-miss-rest-season
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