New International Event Added to JAA Calendar

Jamaica Athletics Invitational (JAI) welcomes elite athletes from around the globe on Saturday, May 11 in Kingston; Track and field enthusiasts can look forward to an unforgettable event. Read the release:

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Track and Field fans will have one more international meet to witness on Saturday, May 11 in Kingston.

The Jamaica Athletics Invitational (JAI), will feature 14 key events for elite athletes from Jamaica, USA, Canada, UK and Europe. The 150 minutes event will also have an entertainment element for sporting and entertainment fans.

World Athletics has designated the event Silver, Continental Tour.

Chairman of the LOC, Ludlow Watts is happy to have this meet on the calendar and says “fans will be in for a treat with some of the world’s best on show. Jamaica’s dominance in the world is unquestionable and we are intent on putting on a great show as hosts.”

Watts wants a packed stadium for the event and the team will work assiduously to deliver on that promise.

The athletes will come from the best ahead of the Summer Olympic Games scheduled for Paris in July and serve as a warm up for National Championships for countries, most of which are scheduled for the end of June.

The events will be
Male – 100m, 200, 400, 110mH, 400mH, Discus, High Jump, Triple Jump
Female – 100m, 200m, 400m, 100mH, 400mH, Triple Jump
JAAA would like to accomplish three key results
Bringing quality competition to the fans
Provide a platform for athletes to compete
Promote Jamaica as a Sport Destination
The meet is scheduled to start at 7pm