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Results of Round 1 of Michael Mathurin Rugby Tournament

Press Release:-  The long awaited games got off to an exciting start and did not disappoint with the men's and women's teams showing off their finely honed skills and sheer determination to come off as victors. In the men's division, the Whiptail...

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Government to establish Centre of Excellence for Sports

by Julita Peter, GIS The Government of Saint Lucia is determined to take sports to a whole new level with the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Sports, earmarked for the September 2018 school year. The Gros Islet Secondary School...

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Saint Lucian Physiotherapist selected for RAN Training

Press Release:-  The Saint Lucia Rugby Football Union (SLRFU) wishes to congratulate physiotherapist, Ms. Zhenya C. Allain as she heads to Miami this weekend to attend the upcoming “Immediate Care-In Rugby Level 2” course.  This course is...

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Levern Spencer receives hero’s welcome home

St Lucia’s international high jumper Levern Spencer returned home on Thursday to a hero’s welcome after creating history by becoming the first St Lucian to win a gold medal at the commonwealth games. The 33 year old was met by her family,...

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Levern Spencer Homecoming Today

PRESS RELEASE: Saint Lucian high jumper, Levern Spencer will arrive in Saint Lucia today Thursday April 19 to a hero’s welcome celebration. Spencer struck gold last weekend in the high jump at the XXI Commonwealth Games which was held in...

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Babonneau's Homecoming for Levern

"The Babonneau Youth & Sports Council in collaboration with Levern Spencer's management team and title sponsor FLOW, is pleased to announce the arrival of our daughter of the soil, Levern Donaline Spencer, on Thursday 19th April, 2018. The...

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European leagues oppose FIFA plan for 48-team 2022 World Cup

(AP) — Top European leagues are set to oppose FIFA plans for adding more teams and playing days at the 2022 World Cup. FIFA President Gianni Infantino wants to study a 48-team tournament plan that would add 16 teams, 16 extra games and at least...

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Government to reward Levern Spencer for Commonwealth Games triumph

The Government of St Lucia is considering how to reward Levern Spencer for her spectacular performance at the just concluded Commonwealth Games in Australia, Sports Minister Fortuna Belrose said. At a news conference on Monday, Minister Belrose...

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Levern Gives Saint Lucia Gold!

By Toni Nicholas /GIS Saint Lucians from all walks of life, at home and abroad, are still basking in the achievements of Saint Lucian high jumper Levern Spencer. Shortly after 2 am (local time) Saturday morning, April 14, 2018, Spencer struck...

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Jamaican sprinters leave Gold Coast without gold medals

(AP) — Kingston, we have a problem. A Jamaican track team featuring the world's fastest active sprinter and the women's Olympic 100- and 200-meter champion didn't win a gold medal in the sprints at the Commonwealth Games. After Yohan Blake...