Jamaica names strong 65-member team for World Champs

The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has named a strong 65member team to the World Athletics Championships slated for August 19-27 in Budapest, Hungary

The squad will be led by many-time 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce and reigning 200m champion Shericka Jackson in the 33-woman team, while Hansle Parchment and Rasheed Broadbell will lead the men’s 32member team

Back-to-back Olympic Games sprint double gold medallist Elaine Thompson Herah has been named to the women ’ s 4x100m relay pool, but there is no place for Rusheen McDonald, the world’s number three-ranked quarter-miler, who contested the heats of the 400m and but withdrew from competition in the second round

The full squad:

Men: Rohan Watson (100m), Ryiem Ford (100m), Oblique Seville (100m), Ackeem Blake (100m Alt), Rohan Watson (100m Alt), Ryiem Ford (4x100m), Oblique Seville (4x100m), Ackeem Blake (4x100m), Tyquendo Tracey (4x100m), Michael Campbell (4x100m), Andrew Hudson (200m), Rasheed Dwyer (200m), Sean Bailey (400m), Antonio Watson (400m), Zandrion Barnes (400m), Sean Bailey (4x400m), Antonio Watson (4x400m), Zandrion Barnes (4x400m), Jevaughn Powell (4x400m), Malik James-King (4x400m), Demish Gaye (4x400m), D’Andre Anderson (Mixed Relay), Rusheen McDonald (Mixed Relay), Navasky Anderson (800m), Rasheed Broadbell (110m hurdles), Hansle Parchment (110m hurdles), Orlando Bennett (110m hurdles), Tyler Mason (110m hurdles), Roshawn Clarke (400m hurdles), Jaheel Hyde (400m hurdles), Assinie Wilson (400m hurdles), Romaine Beckford (High Jump), Wayne Pinnock (Long Jump), Tajay Gayle (Long Jump), Carey McLeod (Long Jump), Jaydon Hibbert (Triple Jump), Rajindra Campbell (Shot Put), Traves Smikle (Discus Throw), Fedrick Dacres (Discus Throw), Roje Stona (Discus Throw)

Husbands delivers rst stakes win for Conman

Veteran rider Patrick Husbands delivered a maiden added-money win for favourite Conman, with the capture of the CAN$100 000 Hamilton Stakes

Going 7-1/2 furlongs in the feature in race seven, the 50-year-old Husbands produced a stellar stretch rally to get Conman to the wire 3-1/4 lengths clear in a time of one minute, 28 65 seconds, in the three-year-old gelding’s first-ever start at Woodbine in Canada on Sunday

Winning trainer Mark Casse swept the top three positions with 3-1 bet Lifetime of Chance and 7-1 choice Eyes On the King following home Conman

“I only saw him in the paddock and saw the Racing Form,” said Husbands, who was riding Conman for the first time “I tried to ride him like he is the best horse On paper, he’s showing you that he’s much the best horse “He’s the type of horse that was showing you on paper that he wanted to be in the race so I put him in the race ” and their supporters holding their heads in disbelief

Jamaica, in only their second World Cup appearance, following the France 2019 debut, became the first Caribbean team to make it to the Round of 16 of any World Cup, but their lack of attacking force was always negative and so it proved in the end

Colombia will now face England in the quarter-finals

Five-to-two chance Sir Lancelot stormed to the front to lay down fractions of 22 38 seconds for the quarter, with Eyes On the King chasing from second and Conman stalking in third Eyes On the King challenged the leader on the backstretch, the pair taking the race to the half-mile in 45 91, before Eyes On the King faded allowing Sir Lancelot to lead into the stretch

However, Husbands then made his move, reeling in the leader and storming to the wire unchallenged “He seems like he wants to go further The pony had to pull me up ,” Husbands said “I just tried to get him in the clear and get him over to his right lead And when I tried to get him over to his right lead, that’s when the other horse came But when he got to his right lead, he just took off ”

Women: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (100m), Shericka Jackson (100m), Shashalee Forbes (100m), Natasha Morrison (100m Alt), Briana Williams (100m Alt), Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (4x100m), Shericka Jackson (4x100m), Shashalee Forbes (4x100m), Natasha Morrison (4x100m), Briana Williams (4x100m), Elaine Thompson-Herah (4x100m), Shericka Jackson (200m), ShellyAnn Fraser-Pryce (200m), Natalliah Whyte (200m), Kevona Davis (200m), Shashalee Forbes (200m Alt), Nickisha Pryce (400m), Candice McLeod (400m), Charokee Young (400m), Joanne Reid (400m Alt), Nickisha Pryce (4x400m), Janieve Russell (4x400m), Candice McLeod (4x400m), Charokee Young (4x400m), Ronda Whyte (4x400m), Shiann Salmon (4x400m), Joanne Reid (Mixed Relay), Stacy Ann Williams (Mixed Relay), Natoya Goule-Toppin (800m), Adelle Tracey (1500m), Adelle Tracey (1500m), Megan Tapper (100m hurdles), Ackera Nugent (100m hurdles), Danielle Williams (100m hurdles), Amoi Brown (100m hurdles Alt), Janieve Russell (400m hurdles), Andrenette Knight (400m hurdles), Rushell Clayton (400m hurdles), Shiann Salmon (400m hurdles Alt), Lamara Distin (High Jump), Kimberly Williamson (High Jump), Tissanna Hickling (Long Jump), Ackelia Smith (Long Jump), Shanieka Ricketts (Triple Jump), Ackelia Smith (Triple Jump), Kimberly Williams (Triple Jump), Danniel ThomasDodd (Shot Put), Samantha Hall (Discus Throw), Nyoka Clunis (Hammer Throw)

Jamaica’s independence festivities, was truly illuminated by Montano’s participation

The initiative to honor him came from Education Minister, Olivia “Babsy” Grange, which found unanimous support from the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC)

“Be it resolved that the Key to the City of Kingston be conferred on Mr Machel Jesus Montano, in recognition of his sterling, awesome and iconic career in music, which has positively influenced many adoring fans across the Caribbean and the world, including many Jamaicans who continue to enjoy his enduring legacy,” stated a resolution passed by the council

It was tabled by Government councilor Susan Senior and seconded by councilor Kari Douglas, both of whom were convinced of its approval, especially those who have experi- enced Montano’s local performances

“When you hear soca music, you just want to jump Soca is sweet together we join together in a special way for a special moment,” she said, as she hailed Montano’s courtesy and encouragement and love for music

Throughout his Gala performance, he wore his pride on his sleeve, speaking volumes of his deep-rooted love for Jamaica and Trinidad, and the rich tapestry of Caribbean culture