Government Congratulates Jamaica’s Olympic Athletes

Sports Minister, Olivia Grange says the Government extends heartiest congratulations to all Jamaican athletes who have been participating in the Paris Olympic Games 2024.

“Your dedication, perseverance, and hard work over the years have brought you to this remarkable stage. We encourage everyone to give their best and continue striving for excellence”, Minister Grange said in a statement to the media.

Grange hailed Jamaica participation in a range of disciplines including track and field, aquatics and judo.

“Stand-outs at the current Olympics include silver medallist Kishane Thompson, and our field events athletes who have revived our early Olympics pursuits with discus gold medallist Roje Stona; triple jump silver medallist Shanieka Ricketts; long jump silver medallist Wayne Pinnock; shotput bronze medallist Rajindra Campbell and men’s sprint hurdles bronze medallist, Rasheed Broadbell”, Grange commented.

The Sports Minister had special words of commendations for three of the country’s elite sprinters.

“I want to specially recognize our most decorated female athlete at major championships, Ambassador Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce OJ, CD, who also competed in the Olympic Games. Shelly continues to be an outstanding ambassador for Jamaica and we are proud of her consistent and high quality representation”, Grange said.

The Minister also sent encouragement to Shericka Jackson and back-to-back former Olympic Champion, Elaine Thompson-Herah, who she noted were not able to grace the track during the current Olympics due to injury.

“To Shelly-Ann, Shericka and Elaine, I say your country loves you, takes pride in your achievements and is forever grateful for your excellent representation”, Minister Grange reiterated.

The Sports Minister noted that Jamaica’s achievements in the field events date back to our earliest participation in the regional, international and Olympic in the 1930s.

She urged Jamaicans to continue to support and cheer for our athletes as they pursue greatness and make the nation proud.