Melissa recovery drives Zolotarova to Bolivarian Games bronze

AS JAMAICA fights to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, national karate team member Valentyna Zolotarova says she was inspired by the nation’s resillience and so fought her way to a bronze at the 2025 Bolivarian Games in Lima, Peru. The Jamaica Karate Federation (JKF) said Zolotarova made history for the nation, capturing its first medal at the Games when she placed third in the women’s kumite 55kg on Saturday. Zolotarova said she is happy to be adding to Jamaica’s sporting history at a time like this.