Jamaica at the 2022 Commonwealth Games explained

Cga:JAM
Cganame:Jamaica Olympic Association
Games:Commonwealth Games
Year:2022
Flagcaption:Flag of Jamaica
Location:Birmingham, England
Competitors Men:57
Competitors Women:45
Sports:16
Flagbearer Open:Oshane Edie
Jhaniele Fowler
Flagbearer Close:Sydrell Williams
Zaneta Alvaranga
Rank:12
Gold:6
Silver:7
Bronze:2
App Begin Year:1934

Jamaica competed at the 2022 Commonwealth Games at Birmingham, England from 28 July to 8 August 2022.[1]

Rugby sevens athlete Oshane Edie and netballer Jhaniele Fowler were the flagbearers during the opening ceremony, while swimmers Sydrell Williams and Zaneta Alvaranga were the closing ceremony flagbearers.[2]

Medalists

See main article: 2022 Commonwealth Games medal table.

Competitors

The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline.

width=140Sportwidth=55Menwidth=55Womenwidth=55Total
Athletics221941
224
Boxing202
Cycling325
101
Gymnastics112
Judo123
Lawn bowls202
Netball1212
Rugby sevens13013
Squash202
437
112
Triathlon101
134
Wrestling101
Total5745102

Athletics

See main article: Athletics at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Men
  • Track and road events
    • AthleteEventHeatSemifinalFinal
    ResultRankResultRankResultRank
    Kemar Bailey-Colealign=left rowspan=3100 m10.152 Q10.254Did not advance
    Conroy Jones10.281 Q10.335Did not advance
    Nigel Ellis10.413Did not advance
    Jonathan Fergusonalign=left rowspan=2100 m (T47)11.674 q11.737
    Shane Hudson11.57 PB4q11.726
    Kadrian Goldsonalign=left rowspan=1200 m21.192 Q21.136Did not advance
    Nathon Allenalign=left rowspan=3400 m45.18 SB1 Q45.992 Q48.008
    Anthony Cox45.511 Q45.983 q46.176
    Jevaughn Powell46.142 Q46.203Did not advance
    Navasky Andersonalign=left rowspan=1800 m1:47.793 q1:48.755
    Orlando Bennettalign=left rowspan=3110 m hurdles13.402 Q13.435
    Rasheed Broadbell13.331 Q13.08 =GR,
    Hansle Parchment13.161 Q
    Jaheel Hydealign=left rowspan=1400 m hurdles49.601 Q49.78
    Nathon Allen
    Anthony Cox
    Karayme Bartley
    Javon Francis
    Navasky Anderson    		4 × 400 m relay3:05.202 QDSQ
    Field events
    AthleteEventQualificationFinal
    DistanceRankDistanceRank
    Romaine Beckfordalign=left rowspan=1High jump2.198
    Shawn-D Thompsonalign=left rowspan=17.854 q8.054
    Jordon Scottalign=left rowspan=1Triple jump16.115
    O'Dayne Richardsalign=left rowspan=1Shot put19.906
    Traves Smiklealign=left rowspan=2Discus throw64.901 q64.58
    Roje Stona58.358 q62.156
    Women
  • Track and road events
    • AthleteEventHeatSemifinalFinal
    ResultRankResultRankResultRank
    Natalliah Whytealign=left rowspan=3100 m11.311 Q11.174 q11.328
    Remona Burchell11.462 Q11.484Did not advance
    Elaine Thompson-Herah10.981 Q11.051 Q10.95
    Elaine Thompson-Herahalign=left rowspan=2200 m22.801 Q22.631 Q22.02 GR
    Natalliah Whyte23.611 Q23.092 Q23.064
    Roneisha McGregoralign=left rowspan=3400 m53.285Did not advance
    Tiffany JamesDNSDid not advance
    Junelle Bromfield52.042 Q52.184 q51.455
    Natoya Goulealign=left rowspan=1800 m1:58.391 Q1:57.88 SB4
    Megan Tapperalign=left rowspan=2100 m hurdles12.681 Q12.674
    Danielle Williams12.802 Q12.696
    Rushell Claytonalign=left rowspan=3400 m hurdles54.931 Q54.674
    Janieve Russell55.792 Q54.14
    Shiann Salmon55.301 Q54.47
    Kemba Nelson
    Natalliah Whyte
    Remona Burchell
    Elaine Thompson-Herah
    Roneisha McGregor    		4 × 100 m relay43.661 Q43.08
    Roneisha McGregor
    Shiann Salmon
    Junelle Bromfield
    Natoya Goule    		4 × 400 m relay3:26.93
    Field events
    AthleteEventQualificationFinal
    DistanceRankDistanceRank
    Lamara Distinalign=left rowspan=2High jump1.8111 q1.95
    Kimberly Williamson1.811 q1.92
    Ackelia Smithalign=left rowspan=1Long jump6.3511 q6.556
    Shanieka Rickettsalign=left rowspan=3Triple jump14.95 GR
    Ackelia Smith13.836
    Kimberly Williams14.254
    Lloydricria Cameronalign=left rowspan=2Shot put16.618 q17.624
    Danniel Thomas-Dodd18.421 Q18.98

    Badminton

    See main article: Badminton at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. A squad of four players (two per gender) was selected on 18 May 2022.[3] Jamaica also qualified for the mixed team event (via the BWF World Rankings) as of 1 June 2022.[4]

    Singles
    AthleteEventRound of 64Round of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalSemifinalFinal /
    Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Rank
    Joel Angusalign=left rowspan=2Men's singles
    L 0 - 2    		Did not advance
    Samuel Ricketts
    W 2 - 0
    W WO
    W 2 - 0
    L 0 - 2    		Did not advance
    Tahlia Richardsonsalign=left rowspan=2Women's singles
    W 2 - 0
    L 0 - 2    		Did not advance
    Katherine Wynter
    L 0 - 2    		Did not advance
    Doubles
    AthleteEventRound of 64Round of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalSemifinalFinal /
    Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Rank
    Samuel Ricketts
    Joel Angus    		Men's doubles
    W 2 – 0
    L 0 – 2    		Did not advance
    Tahlia Richardsons
    Katherine Wynter    		Women's doubles
    W 2 – 0
    L 0 – 2    		Did not advance
    align=left rowspan=2Mixed doubles
    W 2 – 0
    W 2 – 0
    L 0 – 2    		Did not advance

    W 2 – 0
    L 1 – 2    		Did not advance
    Mixed team

    See main article: Badminton at the 2022 Commonwealth Games – Mixed team.

    Summary
    Squad
    Group stage

    Boxing

    See main article: Boxing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

    Men
    AthleteEventRound of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
    Opposition
    Result    		Opposition
    Result    		Opposition
    Result    		Opposition
    Result    		Opposition
    Result    		Rank
    Welterweight
    L KO    		Did not advance
    Light heavyweight
    W 3 - 2
    L 0 - 5    		Did not advance

    Cycling

    See main article: Cycling at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

    Road

    Women

    Track

    Sprint
    AthleteEventQualificationRound 1QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
    TimeRankOpposition
    Time    		Opposition
    Time    		Opposition
    Time    		Opposition
    Time    		Rank
    Zoe Boydalign=left rowspan=3Men's sprintDNSDid not advance
    Daniel Palmer11.12824Did not advance
    Malik Reid11.24925Did not advance
    Zoe Boyd
    Malik Reid
    Daniel Palmer    		Men's team sprint49.8457Did not advance
    Dahlia Palmeralign=left rowspan=1Women's sprint11.67821Did not advance
    Keirin
    AthleteEvent1st RoundRepechageSemifinalsFinal
    RankRankRankRank
    Zoe Boydalign=left rowspan=3Men's keirinDNSDid not advance
    Daniel Palmer6 R4Did not advance
    Malik Reid6 R3Did not advance
    Dahlia Palmeralign=left rowspan=1Women's keirin4 R2Did not advance
    Time trial
    AthleteEventTimeRank
    Zoe Boydalign=left rowspan=3Men's time trial1:13.68119
    Daniel Palmer1:11.30717
    Malik Reid1:11.94418

    Diving

    See main article: Diving at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. One diver (Yona Knight-Wisdom) was selected.[5] [6]

    AthleteEventsSemifinalFinal
    PointsRankPointsRank
    align=left rowspan=2Yona Knight-WisdomMen's 1 m springboard383.605 Q383.105
    Men's 3 m springboard446.852 Q445.506

    Gymnastics

    See main article: Gymnastics at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

    Artistic

    Men
  • Individual Qualification
    • Women
  • Individual Qualification

    • Judo

    See main article: Judo at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

    AthleteEventRound of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsRepechageFinal/
    Opposition
    Result    		Opposition
    Result    		Opposition
    Result    		Opposition
    Result    		Opposition
    Result    		Rank
    Steven MooreMen's +100 kg
    L 0 - 10    		Did not advance
    Lauren SempleWomen's -63 kg
    L 00 - 11    		Did not advance
    W 10 - 00
    L 00 - 10    		5
    Ebony Drysdale DaleyWomen's -70 kg
    W 10 - 00
    W 10 - 00
    L 00 - 10

    Lawn bowls

    See main article: Lawn bowls at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

    AthleteEventGroup stageQuarterfinalSemifinalFinal /
    Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		RankOpposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Rank
    Robert SimpsonMen's Singles
    L 4 - 21
    L 9 - 21
    L 8 - 21
    L 4 - 21    		5Did not advance
    Robert Simpson
    Mervyn Edwards    		Men's Pairs
    W 17 - 16
    L 4 - 33
    L 8 - 33
    L 7 - 26    		5Did not advance

    Netball

    See main article: Netball at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. By virtue of its position in the World Netball Rankings (as of 28 July 2021), Jamaica qualified for the tournament.[7] [8]

    Partial fixtures were announced in November 2021,[9] then updated with the remaining qualifiers in March 2022.[10]

    Summary
    Roster
    Group play

    ----------------

    Semifinals
    Finals

    Rugby sevens

    See main article: Rugby sevens at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. As of 24 April 2022, Jamaica qualified for the men's tournament. This was achieved through their position in the 2022 RAN Sevens Qualifiers.[11] [12]

    Summary

    Men's tournament

    Roster

    Pool D

    Classification Quarterfinals
    13th-16th Semifinals
    13th place match

    Squash

    See main article: Squash at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

    AthleteEventRound of 64Round of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
    Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Rank
    Christopher Binniealign=left rowspan=2Men's singles
    W 3 - 0
    W 3 - 0
    L 0 - 3    		Did not advance
    Julian Morrison
    L 0 - 3    		Colspan=6Did not advance

    Swimming

    See main article: Swimming at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Seven swimmers (four men, three women) were selected.[5] [6]

    Men
    AthleteEventHeatSemifinalFinal
    TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
    Nathaniel Thomasalign=left rowspan="2"50 m freestyle23.8927Did not advance
    Sidrell Williams23.9428Did not advance
    Nathaniel Thomasalign=left rowspan="2"100 m freestyle52.6435Did not advance
    Sidrell Williams53.5444Did not advance
    Nathaniel Thomas50 m backstroke27.6028Did not advance
    Keanan Dolsalign=left rowspan=2100 m backstroke57.8022Did not advance
    Nathaniel Thomas1:00.2728Did not advance
    align=left rowspan=3Kito Campbell50 m breaststroke28.8722Did not advance
    align=left rowspan="1"100 m breaststroke1:05.0426Did not advance
    align=left rowspan="1"200 m breaststroke2:29.9517Did not advance
    Sidrell Williamsalign=left rowspan="1"50 m butterfly25.3227Did not advance
    Keanan Dolsalign=left rowspan="2"100 m butterflyDid not startDid not advance
    Sidrell Williams56.8430Did not advance
    align=left rowspan=2Keanan Dols200 m butterfly2:01.7513Did not advance
    align=left rowspan="1"200 m individual medleyDid not startDid not advance
    Women
    AthleteEventHeatSemifinalFinal
    TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
    Zaneta Alvarangaalign=left rowspan="3"50 m freestyle26.4918Did not advance
    Kelsie Campbell27.0324Did not advance
    Mackenzie Headley25.9515 Q25.9716Did not advance
    Zaneta Alvarangaalign=left rowspan="2"100 m freestyle58.8028Did not advance
    Mackenzie Headley57.3721Did not advance
    align=left rowspan=2Mackenzie Headleyalign=left rowspan="1"50 m breaststroke33.8519Did not advance
    align=left rowspan="1"100 m breaststrokeDid not startDid not advance
    Zaneta Alvarangaalign=left rowspan="3"50 m butterfly27.8921Did not advance
    Kelsie CampbellDid not startDid not advance
    Mackenzie Headley28.1224Did not advance
    Kelsie Campbellalign=left rowspan="2"100 m butterfly1:04.3227Did not advance
    Zaneta Alvaranga1:03.0226Did not advance

    Table tennis

    See main article: Table tennis at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and Table tennis at the 2022 Commonwealth Games – Qualification. Three players (two men, one woman) qualified for the competitions.[13]

    Singles
    AthletesEventGroup stageRound of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalSemifinalFinal /
    Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		RankOpposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Opposition
    Score    		Rank
    Kane WatsonMen's singles
    L 2 - 4
    L 0 - 4    		3Did not advance
    Solesha YoungWomen's singles
    L 0 - 4
    W 4 - 1    		2Did not advance
    Doubles

    Triathlon

    See main article: Triathlon at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and Triathlon at the 2022 Commonwealth Games – Qualification.

    Individual

    Weightlifting

    See main article: Weightlifting at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and Weightlifting at the 2022 Commonwealth Games – Qualification. Four weightlifters (one man, three women) were selected. Sientje Henderson qualified via the IWF Commonwealth Ranking List,[14] whereas the other three were awarded Bipartite Invitations.[15]

    AthleteEventSnatchClean & jerkTotalRank
    ResultRankResultRank
    Omarie MearsMen's -81 kg126101471127311
    Sky NorrisWomen's -55 kg7859261706
    Chloe WhylieWomen's -76 kg81109581768
    Sientje HendersonWomen's -87 kg7310901016310

    Wrestling

    See main article: Wrestling at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

    See also

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. News: Pavitt. Michael. JOA President hopes athletes take advantage of close World Championships and Commonwealth Games. 25 January 2022. Inside the Games. Dunsar Media. 12 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200419155852/https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1093089/samuda-jamaica-world-champs-commonwealth. 19 April 2020. live.
    2. News: Burnett. Ian. 28 July 2022. 22nd Commonwealth Games open in Birmingham. Caribbean National Weekly. Davie, Florida, United States. 28 July 2022. Meanwhile, Sunshine Girls netball captain Jhaniele Fowler and Rugby 7s captain Oshane Edie will be Jamaica’s flag bearers at the opening ceremony. Team captains are Shamera Sterling of netball and Samuel Ricketts of badminton, while young swimmers Zaneta Alvaranga and Sydrell Williams will announced at the flag bearers for the closing ceremony on August 8.
    3. News: Swaby. Alrick. Jamaica to Send 4-Member Badminton Team to Commonwealth Games. 14 June 2022. Nationwide 90FM. 18 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220519190147/https://nationwideradiojm.com/jamaica-to-send-4-member-badminton-team-to-commonwealth-games/. 19 May 2022. live.
    4. News: Commonwealth Games 2022: India drawn against Australia, Sri Lanka and Pakistan in badminton mixed team event. 4 June 2022. DNA India. 2 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220604180124/https://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-commonwealth-games-2022-india-drawn-against-australia-sri-lanka-and-pakistan-in-badminton-mixed-team-event-2957301. 4 June 2022. live.
    5. Web site: The Executive Council of the [...]]. Aquatic Sports Association of Jamaica. 22 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220522203033/https://www.asaj.com.jm/news/2022-commonwealth-games-national-team.pdf. 22 May 2022. live.
    6. News: Swaby. Alrick. Kaizen Swimmers Alvaranga and Campbell to Represent Team Jamaica at Commonwealth Games. 22 May 2022. Nationwide 90FM. 17 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220518060227/https://nationwideradiojm.com/kaizen-swimmers-alvaranga-and-campbell-to-represent-team-jamaica-at-commonwealth-games/. 18 May 2022. live.
    7. Web site: WORLD NETBALL ANNOUNCES THE FIRST SIX QUALIFYING TEAMS FOR BIRMINGHAM 2022. World Netball. 25 October 2021. 25 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20211030070651/https://netball.sport/archives/21133. 30 October 2021. live.
    8. News: Jamaica among first six netball teams to qualify for 2022 Commonwealth Games. 25 January 2022. RJR News. Multimedia Jamaica Ltd. 26 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029021122/http://radiojamaicanewsonline.com/sports/jamaica-among-first-six-netball-teams-to-qualify-for-2022-commonwealth-games. 29 October 2021. live.
    9. News: Commonwealth Games: Team England start title defence on July 29 and open schedule. 25 January 2022. Sky Sports. 12 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211207103859/https://www.skysports.com/netball/news/12415/12466739/commonwealth-games-team-england-start-title-defence-on-july-29-and-open-schedule. 7 December 2021. live.
    10. News: Galliven. Harrison. Uganda head final six netball teams named for Birmingham 2022. 9 March 2022. Inside the Games. Dunsar Media. 4 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220307181259/https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1120045/birmingham-2022-netball-final-six-teams. 7 March 2022. live.
    11. Web site: Kelly. Bryan. 2022 RAN SEVENS QUALIFIERS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS. RAN. 26 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220426110034/https://rugbyamericasnorth.com/ran-sevens-qualifiers-wrap-up-in-nassau/. 26 April 2022. 24 April 2022. live.
    12. News: Canada and Jamaica qualify for Sevens World Cup. 26 April 2022. Americas Rugby News. 24 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220425032432/https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2022/04/24/canada-and-jamaica-qualify-for-sevens-world-cup/. 25 April 2022. live.
    13. News: Tomlinson set to represent Jamaica at Commonwealth Games. 12 May 2022. RJR News. Multimedia Jamaica Ltd. 10 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220511172412/https://radiojamaicanewsonline.com/sports/tomlinson-set-to-represent-jamaica-at-commonwealth-games. 11 May 2022. live.
    14. Web site: IWF COMMONWEALTH RANKING LIST - 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES QUALIFYING (final). 9 March 2022. IWF. 31 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220309134607/https://iwf.sport/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2022/03/IWF-Commonwealth-Ranking-List_FINAL.pdf. 9 March 2022. live.
    15. News: Jacks. Bradley. Jamaica to be well represented in weightlifting at Commonwealth Games this summer. 31 March 2022. SportsMaxTV. 31 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220331185352/https://www.sportsmax.tv/athletics/athletics-international/item/97067-jamaica-to-be-well-represented-in-weightlifting-at-commonwealth-games. 31 March 2022. live.

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