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May 24, 2024

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Everybody knows that sport plays a huge part in economic development, nation-building and Brand Jamaica’s visibility. Over the years Jamaica has produced tremendous athletes; for this year’s road to the Olympics, athletes are getting some reprieve as the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has announced $6 million in scholarships for five track and field athletes to support their qualification efforts for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The scholarship recipients are triple jumper Shaneika Ricketts, 400m hurdler Malik James-King, high jumper Christoff Bryan, discus thrower Samantha Hall, and hammer thrower Nyoka Clunis. The announcement was made at the JOA media lyme at the Terra Nova. These are some highlights.

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