Jamaican sprint sensation Oblique Seville, fresh off his historic 100m gold medal win at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, is gearing up for a strong comeback. The 24-year-old, who clocked a personal best of 9.77 seconds to claim his first individual global medal, is now focused on building greater strength as he sets his sights on competing in both the 100m and 200m events next season. Seville’s victory ended Jamaica’s eight-year gold medal drought in the 100m and marked a significant milestone in his career after previous near-misses at the 2022 and 2023 World Championships and the 2024 Olympics. Upon returning to Jamaica on September 24, Seville underwent a minor procedure to remove toenails on his big toes, which required at least a month of recovery. He has since reported a smooth recovery and is eager to resume training at the Glen Mills-led Racers Track Club. Seville attributes his recent success to a revamped strength training regimen tailored to his compact 5 ft 7-inch frame. While he acknowledges significant progress, he believes there is still room for improvement. ‘I’m 50 per cent stronger, but I still need a lot of improvement,’ he stated during an interview on Leighton Levy’s Mr Analyst podcast. Seville’s ambition extends beyond the 100m, as he aims to make a mark in the 200m, an event he has long aspired to dominate. ‘I want to be as good as the top three athletes in the world that run the 200m,’ he declared. With a personal best of 20.13 seconds in the 200m, Seville is determined to break the 20-second barrier and join the elite ranks of Jamaican sprinters who have achieved this feat, including legends like Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, and Warren Weir. Seville’s journey is a testament to his resilience and dedication, as he continues to push the boundaries of his potential in the world of sprinting.
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Caymanas Park returns to action
The anticipated return of live races at Caymanas Park on Saturday, November 15, marks a significant milestone for Jamaica’s horse racing industry, which has managed to evade the worst impacts of Hurricane Melissa. While the storm inflicted considerable damage on the infrastructure of two major stud farms and the stable area, the swift resumption of commercial operations is expected to play a crucial role in the ongoing repair and rebuilding efforts. This resilience is emblematic of the industry’s ability to bounce back from adversity, a trait that has been tested repeatedly over the past five decades.
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ISSA to consult stakeholders on restart of school football season post hurricane
The Inter Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) is engaging in extensive consultations with key stakeholders to determine the future of the high school football season, which has been disrupted by Hurricane Melissa. ISSA President Keith Wellington emphasized the importance of collective decision-making, involving schools, sponsors, media partners, and government bodies, to ensure a unified approach.
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Nunes’ stable rises above hurricane woes, focusing on gratitude, resilience in the face of adversity
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, wreaked havoc on Jamaica’s south-west coast on October 28, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Among the affected was Anthony Nunes, a prominent horse trainer, whose stable at Caymanas Park suffered significant damage. Six of his horses lost their roofs, and parts of the stable remained without electricity. Despite these challenges, Nunes chose to focus on gratitude rather than complaint, acknowledging the far greater losses endured by others on the island. Miraculously, all 74 of his horses survived with only minor injuries, and his staff emerged unharmed. Nunes praised his team for their quick action in evacuating the horses as the roofs began to lift during the storm. While the recovery process is ongoing, Nunes remains optimistic about resuming racing by November 15, though the six horses affected by the roof loss may not be ready. The hurricane disrupted his training program, causing weight loss in the horses due to reduced feed and lack of electricity. However, Nunes is confident in their resilience and ability to recover. He also made the decision to withhold Lasix, a diuretic, to prioritize the horses’ hydration and health during the crisis. Nunes’ perspective highlights the importance of gratitude and resilience in the face of adversity.
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Signal Hill earn 1-0 win over St Mary’s in SSFL
Signal Hill Secondary made a significant leap in the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) premier division standings with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over St Mary’s College on November 6. The match, held at Signal Hill grounds in Tobago, saw J’meke Watkins deliver the decisive goal in the second half, ensuring a triumphant result for the home team. This win propelled Signal Hill from tenth to seventh place in the standings, overtaking St Mary’s, Queen’s Royal College, and Arima North Secondary. All three teams are now tied with 19 points, but Signal Hill holds a superior goal difference. Despite having six matches postponed earlier in the season, Signal Hill remains optimistic about their chances of breaking into the top three if they secure victories in their remaining games. Meanwhile, St Mary’s College slipped to tenth place with 18 points, leaving them with only one match to salvage their season. The current league leaders include St Benedict’s College (33 points), followed closely by Naparima College and Presentation College San Fernando, both with 31 points. Defending champions Fatima College trail in fourth place with 29 points. As the season nears its conclusion, the competition intensifies, with several teams vying for the top spots in this highly contested league.
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Phillip, Roach in Windies high-performance camp ahead of New Zealand Tests
The West Indies cricket team is leaving no stone unturned in their preparations for the upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand, scheduled from December 2 to 22. A high-performance camp, currently underway in Antigua, is bringing together a select group of regional players to fine-tune their skills and strategies. The camp, which runs from November 4 to 18 at the Coolidge Cricket Ground, is spearheaded by Ramesh Subasinghe, head of the West Indies Academy, and assistant coach Rohan Nurse. They are joined by CWI senior talent manager Jamal Smith and former Windies wicket-keeper/batsman Shane Dowrich, who is serving as a pathway coach. The focus of the camp is on technical and tactical refinement, match simulation, and mental readiness. CWI director of cricket Miles Bascombe emphasized the importance of the camp, stating that it is designed to address the specific challenges of playing in New Zealand. Batsmen will work on areas of vulnerability and adapt to local conditions, while bowlers will focus on managing workloads and identifying effective lengths and areas. The camp also includes wellness oversight and gym-based strength and conditioning programs, aligned with CWI’s high-performance protocols. Notable participants include veteran pacer Kemar Roach and Trinidadian seamer Anderson Phillip, alongside batsmen Kevlon Anderson, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, and wicket-keeper Tevin Imlach, as well as fast bowlers Johann Layne and Ojay Shields. Roach, who last played for the West Indies in January during their Test tour to Pakistan, is a strong contender for the New Zealand series due to injuries to frontline seamers Alzarri and Shamar Joseph.
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Trinidad and Tobago women’s football team to feature in Mayaro League opener
The Trinidad and Tobago (TT) women’s football team is intensifying its preparations for the upcoming 2025/26 Concacaf Women’s Qualifiers with a series of practice matches and exhibition games. On November 8, the team will participate in an exhibition game against the Mayaro XI, a men’s team, at the Mayaro Resource Centre. Although the TT team is not competing in the Mayaro Football League, this match serves as a crucial opportunity to fine-tune their skills ahead of the qualifiers. The team recently faced a 4-1 defeat against Jamaica in a practice match on October 28, despite a promising 1-1 tie at halftime. Jinelle James, the TT Football Association’s director of women’s football, revealed that the team has scheduled additional practice games against boys’ Secondary Schools Football League teams and is working to arrange matches against regional opponents. The qualifiers will kick off on November 30 with an away game against Barbados. TT is placed in Group F alongside El Salvador and Honduras, with matches scheduled against Honduras on March 4 and El Salvador on April 17. The top six group winners will advance to the eight-team Concacaf Women’s Championship, joining pre-seeded teams Canada and the US. Meanwhile, the team’s coaching situation remains under review, with Densill Theobald and Damian Briggs currently serving as co-coaches following the unexpected resignation of former coach Angus Eve last month.
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Trinidad and Tobago grouped with Costa Rica for Concacaf Men’s U-20 qualifiers
Trinidad and Tobago’s (TT) men’s Under-20 football team has been drawn into a challenging group for the Concacaf Men’s Under-20 qualifiers, set to take place from February 23 to March 4, 2026. The team, led by coach Randolph Boyce, will compete in Group E alongside Barbados, Bermuda, Costa Rica, and Sint Maarten. The qualifiers, which include 32 Concacaf member nations, are divided into six groups, with the winners advancing to the 2026 Concacaf Under-20 Championship. This championship, scheduled for July 25 to August 9, 2026, will feature 12 teams, including six pre-seeded nations: Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, and the United States. The tournament will not only determine Concacaf’s representatives for the 2027 FIFA Men’s Under-20 World Cup but also serve as a qualifier for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Costa Rica, one of the host nations for the qualifiers, is expected to be the strongest contender in Group E. TT, placed in pot two based on the Concacaf Under-20 men’s rankings as of August 5, 2024, will need to overcome this formidable opponent to progress. Last year, the team, then coached by Brian Haynes, was eliminated in the first round after finishing second to Canada. With Boyce now at the helm, TT aims to improve on their previous performance and secure a spot in the championship.
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Windies fall just short in 2nd T20 against New Zealand
In a nail-biting encounter at Eden Park on November 6, New Zealand narrowly defeated the West Indies by three runs in the second T20, leveling the five-match series at 1-1. The match was a high-scoring spectacle, with New Zealand setting a formidable target of 207/5, thanks to a blistering 78 off 28 balls by Mark Chapman. The West Indies, despite a valiant effort from their middle to lower order, fell just short, finishing at 204/8. Rovman Powell (45) and Romario Shepherd (34) spearheaded a late surge, but the visitors couldn’t cross the line. Mitchell Santner (3/31) and Ish Sodhi (3/39) were pivotal in New Zealand’s defense. Shepherd, reflecting on the loss, emphasized the team’s resilience and batting depth, while looking ahead to the next match at Saxton Oval on November 8. The series remains finely balanced, with both teams eager to gain the upper hand.
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West Indies edge New Zealand in T20 thriller
The West Indies clinched a dramatic seven-run victory over New Zealand in the first match of their five-match T20I series at Eden Park on Wednesday. Defending a modest total of 164, the Caribbean side held their nerve in a tense finish to secure the win, marking the lowest-ever defended total at the venue. Captain Shai Hope led the charge with a crucial 53 off 39 balls, while Roston Chase delivered a stellar all-round performance, contributing with both bat and ball. New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner nearly turned the game around with a blistering unbeaten 55, but the West Indies held firm in the final over to seal the victory. The match showcased a mix of resilience and skill, with Matthew Forde and Jayden Seales making significant contributions with the ball. West Indies bowling coach Ravi Rampaul praised the team’s energy and execution, highlighting their ability to adapt quickly to the conditions.