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  • Jamaicans Powell, King on course for Windies T20 World Cup squad

    Jamaicans Powell, King on course for Windies T20 World Cup squad

    Cricket West Indies is poised to include batsmen Rovman Powell and Brandon King as the only Jamaican representatives in its final squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. While a provisional roster has been submitted to cricket’s global governing body, the definitive team selection will be formally announced following the conclusion of the T20 series against Afghanistan on January 22.

    Rovman Powell, despite being relieved of his T20 captaincy by Head Coach Daren Sammy in 2025, remains a crucial asset to the Caribbean side. Appointed skipper in February 2023, the 32-year-old power hitter guided the team to 19 victories in 37 T20 internationals, including a notable Super 8 stage performance at the 2024 World Cup hosted in the Caribbean. Under his leadership, the West Indies ascended from ninth to fifth in the ICC T20I rankings. Nevertheless, Shai Hope succeeded him as captain in March 2025. Powell’s consistent performance—scoring 321 runs in 15 innings at a strike rate of 154 in 2025, with a highest score of 79 against England—cements his place for a third consecutive World Cup appearance.

    Brandon King, named captain for the Afghanistan series commencing next Monday, is also anticipated to secure his third straight World Cup selection. The 31-year-old top-order batsman, who maintains a career average of 26 with a strike rate of 133, recorded two half-centuries in 10 innings last year, both achieved during the home series against Australia in July.

    Miles Bascombe, CWI Director of Cricket, clarified the selection strategy, emphasizing that the Afghanistan series would serve as the final evaluative stage before solidifying the squad. “We have the good fortune of having Afghanistan and South Africa before we head into the warm-up matches for the World Cup,” Bascombe stated during an interview with WESN TV in Trinidad. “We submitted a provisional squad as required, but we informed the ICC that following the series against Afghanistan is when we will formalize our squad.”

    The inclusion of Powell and King ensures Jamaica’s uninterrupted representation across all 10 editions of the T20 World Cup, albeit marking the first instance with no more than two players from the island. The two-time champion West Indies will commence their Group C campaign against Bangladesh on February 7, followed by matches against England, Nepal, and Italy, with the top two teams advancing to the quarter-finals.

  • ASJA Girls’ Sando spike to three more wins in SSVL

    ASJA Girls’ Sando spike to three more wins in SSVL

    The Eastern Regional Indoor Sports Arena in Tacarigua witnessed exceptional volleyball prowess on January 13, 2026, as ASJA Girls’ College San Fernando’s under-15 squad delivered a stunning performance in the Secondary Schools Volleyball League (SSVL). The team achieved a remarkable triple victory, winning all matches in straight sets without conceding a single game.

    Demonstrating absolute dominance, ASJA’s under-15 players overwhelmed El Dorado West Secondary with a decisive 25-6, 25-6 triumph. They continued their commanding performance against St Joseph’s Convent Port of Spain (SJCPoS) with a 25-6, 25-10 victory, and concluded their impressive run with a 25-13, 25-7 win over St Joseph’s Convent St Joseph.

    This outstanding achievement followed equally impressive results from ASJA’s under-17 team, which secured two victories during the tournament’s opening day on January 12, establishing the school as an early powerhouse in both age divisions.

    In other matches, St Joseph’s Convent Port of Spain displayed remarkable resilience after dropping the first set 18-25 against their sister school St Joseph’s Convent St Joseph. The SJCPoS team mounted a strong comeback, taking the subsequent sets 25-15 and 15-4 to claim a 2-1 match victory. SJCPoS later earned a straight-sets win against El Dorado West Secondary (25-16, 25-20), though El Dorado put up a spirited resistance throughout the contest.

    El Dorado West Secondary concluded the competition day without any victories, suffering an additional defeat against St Joseph’s Convent St Joseph (25-14, 25-12), which secured their sole win during the intensely competitive tournament.

    The current SSVL season follows International School of Port of Spain’s capture of the girls’ under-15 championship title in the previous year, setting the stage for an exciting competitive season ahead.

  • Twin power: Tenique, Tyrique Vincent shine at NAAA meet

    Twin power: Tenique, Tyrique Vincent shine at NAAA meet

    Track and field’s rising stars Tenique and Tyrique Vincent delivered spectacular performances at the National Association of Athletics Administration’s Season Opener meet on January 10, each securing dual victories at Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo. The exceptional siblings, fresh from receiving Multi-events Athlete of the Year honors just one week prior, demonstrated why they’re considered among Trinidad and Tobago’s most promising athletic talents.

    Tyrique Vincent edged out fierce competition in the boys’ Under-20 100-meter hurdles, clocking 14.07 seconds to narrowly defeat Omari Brown (14.09s) in a thrilling photo finish. The Concorde Athletic Club phenom continued his dominance in the long jump pit, achieving a winning leap of 7.18 meters to outdistance Kristiano Perez’s 7.13-meter effort.

    Tenique Vincent mirrored her brother’s success with commanding performances in the girls’ Under-20 division. She captured the long jump title with a 5.55-meter effort, nearly sixty centimeters clear of silver medalist Hailey Lynch (4.96m). The talented hurdler then blazed through the 100-meter hurdles in 15.57 seconds, finishing ahead of Neon Wolves’ McKaikah Warde (15.68s).

    The development meet showcased several other standout performances across various age categories. Peyton Winter emerged as a throwing sensation with victories in both discus (37.05m) and shot put (12.80m) in the girls’ Under-20 division. Ethan Myers demonstrated similar prowess in the boys’ Under-17 category, winning discus (37.33m) and shot put (13.91m) events.

    Sprint prodigy Eden Chee-Wah, a 2025 Carifta Games bronze medalist, displayed her versatility with wins in both the girls’ Under-17 100m (12.03s) and 400m (56.25s) events. The meet concluded with relay excitement as Burnley and Stallions Athletics claimed victories in the women’s and men’s 4x200m relays respectively.

  • Four new Brechin Castle Golf champs crowned

    Four new Brechin Castle Golf champs crowned

    The 2026 Brechin Castle Golf Open culminated in a spectacle of dramatic reversals and fresh triumphs, with new champions emerging across all divisions at the Couva course from January 9-10. The tournament’s climax was defined by remarkable come-from-behind victories that captivated the local golfing community.

    In the men’s championship, Marcus Ling staged an impressive final-day surge to seize the title. Overtaking overnight leader Liam Bryden, Ling delivered a steady even-par round of 72 to finish with a championship total of 216 strokes across three days of competition. Bryden secured runner-up position with 219, while the battle for third required a countback decision that ultimately favored young contender Ross Ramkissoon over Alex Kangoo. Club veteran John Rampersad completed the top five with 224, simultaneously capturing the best net prize.

    The women’s championship witnessed a generational shift as teenage sensation Isabella Ramdeen dethroned defending champion Victoria Seenath. Ramdeen’s final-round 78 secured her a winning total of 242, narrowly surpassing Seenath’s 244. Former titleholder Jada Charles claimed third with 246, while promising newcomer Arianna Khan earned the ladies’ best net honor.

    First flight competition produced equal drama as 2025 Player of the Year Nandlal Ramlakhan leveraged his experience to overcome Asa Roopchand via countback after both contenders finished tied at 242. Brechin Castle Golf Club demonstrated domestic dominance by sweeping the flight’s top four positions, with Amir Ali (243) and Kevesh Ramnath (248) following closely.

    The second flight saw Riaz Ali mount a decisive charge to claim victory with 170, edging out teenage leader Kaiden Baynes (172). Kumar Boodram (176) and Navin Dookeran (177) rounded out the division’s top performers. Day two competition crowned Reid Sonnilal as third flight champion.

    Club officials celebrated the event as a resounding success that sets the stage for Trinidad and Tobago’s packed 2026 golf calendar, beginning with this inaugural major tournament that established new competitive benchmarks while showcasing emerging talent.

  • James, Wahid crowned junior chess champions

    James, Wahid crowned junior chess champions

    In a display of strategic mastery, Justin James and Chelsea Wahid have successfully defended their national titles at the Saint Lucia Chess Federation’s National Junior Under-20 Championships. The tournament unfolded across two competitive days on January 4 and 11 at the Cocoville headquarters in Rodney Bay, Gros Islet, drawing a significantly larger field than previous years.

    Justin James, an 18-year-old scholar from Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, dominated the Absolute category with an impressive score of 5.5 points from 6 rounds. His victory marks a consecutive championship win, solidifying his status as the nation’s premier junior chess talent. The runner-up position was claimed by D’yorni Cilpa with 5 points, while Chelsea Wahid secured third place with 4.5 points.

    In the Female division, Women’s Candidate Master Chelsea Wahid demonstrated exceptional skill to retain her crown. The 17-year-old International School Saint Lucia student achieved a winning score of 4.5 points. Kiara Lambert followed in second position with 3.5 points, and Shekinah Leonce completed the podium with 2.5 points.

    The championship witnessed remarkable growth in participation, attracting 16 competitors from nine educational institutions—doubling the attendance from the previous year. Participants engaged in six rounds of classical chess under the Swiss system format, employing standard time controls of 60 minutes per player with a 30-second increment per move.

    The national chess calendar continues with the Senior National Championships, scheduled to commence on January 18 at the same venue. This elite competition will span four consecutive weekends utilizing a round-robin tournament structure.

  • Windwards lose WI women’s cricket curtain-raiser

    Windwards lose WI women’s cricket curtain-raiser

    In a thrilling opening match of the Cricket West Indies T20 Blaze tournament, defending champions Guyana edged past the Windward Islands by a narrow seven-run margin on Tuesday at Arnos Vale Sports Complex in Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines.

    The match began with Windward Islands captain Zaida James winning the toss and opting to field first. Guyana’s batting innings was characterized by steady partnerships rather than explosive scoring. After an initial opening stand of 27 runs, the Windwards gained momentum with key breakthroughs from Jannillea Glasgow and James herself, who removed Realeanna Grimmond (8) and Mandy Mangru (16) respectively.

    Shakiba Gajnabi emerged as the batting anchor for Guyana, crafting a crucial 38 runs from 37 deliveries including two boundaries. Her productive partnership with Ashmini Munisar (17 off 20 balls) in the final overs proved decisive, propelling Guyana to a competitive total of 96-5 from their allotted 20 overs.

    The Windwards’ bowling attack demonstrated disciplined performance, particularly from James who recorded impressive figures of 1-14 from her four overs, and Glasgow who conceded just 10 runs from three overs while taking a wicket.

    In response, the Windward Islands’ chase encountered early setbacks with the dismissals of Ashlene Edward (5) and captain James (1) within the first five overs. A resilient 59-run partnership between Jannillea Glasgow and Afy Fletcher revived hopes, with Glasgow top-scoring at 41 runs from 36 balls including four boundaries. Fletcher contributed 33 from 36 deliveries with a four and six.

    Despite needing 19 runs from the final 16 balls, the Windwards fell short at 89-5, with Guyana’s bowling unit maintaining composure under pressure. Sheneta Grimmond, Ashmini Munisar and Plaffiana Millington each claimed wickets for the defending champions.

    The Windward Islands, featuring all four Saint Lucian players in their starting lineup, will look to rebound in their next encounter against Trinidad & Tobago on Thursday.

  • IPSC-schietsportseizoen officieel van start bij MTC Rijsdijk

    IPSC-schietsportseizoen officieel van start bij MTC Rijsdijk

    The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) season commenced officially in Suriname on Sunday with the inaugural competition held at MTC Rijsdijk shooting range. Despite threatening rain clouds throughout the day, conditions remained dry during the event, allowing participants to perform under optimal circumstances.

    This year’s opener marked a historic milestone as Suriname introduced the Optics Division for the first time, following its official recognition by IPSC International in September 2025. Bruce Djosetiko dominated this newly introduced category with an impressive performance, securing first place ahead of Justin Heidanus (second) and Darren Tjon Kon Joe (third).

    The Open Division witnessed fierce competition with Desmond Chang emerging victorious, while Andrew Wilson and Gao Ming Pei claimed second and third positions respectively. Chang’s exceptional performance also earned him the prestigious Performance Award 2025.

    In the PCC Division, Jair Liauw Kie Fa demonstrated superior skill to overcome challengers Zheng Nicholson and Will Liu. The Production Optics Division saw Alex achieve a commanding victory, finishing well ahead of Yang Dong and Max Li.

    The most dramatic showdown occurred in the Standard Division where Roderick de Bye secured victory by an unprecedented narrow margin of merely 0.07 points against Andy Liu, with both competitors achieving a remarkable total score of 518 points. Marc Loor completed the podium in third position.

    Senior category honors went to Andy Liu who claimed redemption after his narrow Standard Division loss, outperforming Bai Hongan and Roy Lie. In women’s competition, Tamani Stuger continued her dominance by defeating Angelique Tjon Kon Joe.

  • NEBL Back After 5-Year Break, $100K at Stake

    NEBL Back After 5-Year Break, $100K at Stake

    Belize’s premier basketball competition, the National Elite Basketball League (NEBL), makes its triumphant return following a five-year suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The revamped league announced an unprecedented $100,000 prize pool, establishing what officials believe to be the largest cash prize in Belizean sports history.

    Karim Juan, Operations Manager for NEBL, emphasized that the league’s relaunch and rebranding symbolizes a fresh beginning and renewed stability after the abrupt cancellation of the 2020 season. “The rebranding back to NEBL was more trying to symbolize a new start, symbolize stability,” Juan stated, highlighting efforts to restore confidence among players, fans, and sponsors.

    The substantial prize money distribution will award $70,000 to the championship team and $30,000 to the runners-up. Juan provided assurances that the prize fund is securely guaranteed despite ongoing sponsorship negotiations.

    Seven franchises have committed to participate: Corozal Spartans, Orange Walk Running Rebels, Belize City Defenders, San Pedro Tiger Sharks, Belmopan Trojans, Cayo Western Ballaz, and EZ Investments Griga Dream Ballers. The season will maintain the conventional home-and-away structure with each team playing 12 regular season games.

    Notable regulatory changes include permitting three non-resident players per roster, accommodating Belizean athletes residing overseas. To ensure competitive balance, the league will assume financial responsibility for transportation, security, medical services, and promotional activities for all teams.

    The season commences on February 20 at the Belize City Civic Center with a doubleheader event featuring additional entertainment programming for spectators.

  • Thompson, Clayton to open season at JAAA Fuller-Anderson meet on Saturday

    Thompson, Clayton to open season at JAAA Fuller-Anderson meet on Saturday

    KINGSTON, Jamaica — A constellation of Jamaican track and field talent is set to ignite the season at the Puma JAAA Fuller-Anderson Development Meet this Saturday at GC Foster College. The event features an electrifying lineup of Olympic and World Championship medalists making their seasonal debut in the 60m sprints.

    Headlining the men’s competition is Olympic silver medalist Kishane Thompson, who enters the arena with a formidable personal best of 6.48 seconds. He faces formidable opposition from World Championship 200m bronze medalist Bryan Levell (PB: 6.59s) and the exceptionally quick Gary Card of Dynamic Track club, who boasts the field’s fastest time at 6.42 seconds. The competition deepens with the inclusion of Ackeem Blake, Rohan Watson, Guyana’s Emmanuel Archibald, and promising former high school standouts Dejour Russell, Adrian Kerr, and Jeevan Newby. Adding an intriguing dimension is the participation of 400m hurdler Roshawn Clarke, testing his speed in the shorter event.

    The women’s 60m promises equally thrilling contests with MVP’s Tia Clayton (PB: 7.14s) squaring off against her relay silver medalist teammate Jonielle Smith (7.18s). The field intensifies with the presence of national contender Natasha Morrison (7.09s), Serena Cole (7.20s), and a strong Barbadian contingent featuring Sadia Williams (7.24s) and Kishawn Niles (7.12s). With nine heats scheduled for the men’s event, typically run as timed finals, the meet offers a critical early-season assessment of athlete preparedness and sets the stage for the upcoming international calendar.

  • ASJA Girls’ Sando start school v-ball season with a bang

    ASJA Girls’ Sando start school v-ball season with a bang

    The Eastern Regional Indoor Sport Arena in Tacarigua witnessed an electrifying commencement of the 2026 Secondary Schools Volleyball League (SSVL) season on January 12, with ASJA Girls’ College San Fernando emerging as early standout performers in the Under-17 category. The team demonstrated exceptional skill and resilience by securing two consecutive victories on the opening day.

    In their inaugural match, ASJA dominated St Joseph’s Convent St Joseph with a decisive straight-sets triumph (25-14, 25-21). The team faced a sterner test against defending open category champions Maple Leaf International School, dropping the first set 25-18 before mounting a spectacular comeback to claim the subsequent sets 25-23 and 15-12, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory.

    In another thrilling Under-17 encounter, Maple Leaf International School redeemed themselves against reigning champions International School of Port of Spain (ISPS) in a three-set thriller. After conceding the first set 25-19, Maple Leaf displayed remarkable composure to edge the second set 25-22 before dominating the decisive third set 15-9.

    ISPS managed to bounce back with a straight-sets victory (25-16, 25-22) against St Joseph’s Convent, despite facing determined resistance in the second set.

    The league, which launched on January 12 and continues through February 8, features competition across Under-15, Under-17, and open age categories for both male and female teams. Defending champions include ISPS (girls’ Under-15), San Juan South Secondary (boys’ Under-17 and open), and Barrackpore West Secondary (boys’ Under-15).

    The competition brings together schools from three regional zones: East (featuring El Dorado West Secondary, San Juan South Secondary, and others), North (including Fatima College, ISPS, and Maple Leaf International), and South (comprising ASJA colleges, Naparima schools, and Barrackpore West Secondary).