Black, Green and Gold: Jamaican Gymnasts Earn a Moment in the Spotlight

By Jammins Events

Jamaica’s young gymnasts are getting a well-deserved spotlight. An update shared with Jammins Events reports gold and silver success in Panama, accompanied by a photograph of a smiling delegation wearing the island’s unmistakable black, green and gold.

The competition name, individual medal winners and full results were not included in the update. Still, the image offers a welcome opportunity to celebrate Jamaica’s young sporting talent—and revisit the documented achievements that show the country’s promise in gymnastics.

Jamaican youngsters have previously delivered impressive performances in Panama. At the October 5–8, 2023 COPA IGA tournament, an 11-member Jamaican team collected 50 medals, according to reporting by The Gleaner. Drawn from local primary and preparatory schools, the athletes were making their international competitive debuts. Team manager Samantha Bell described their performances as “nothing short of amazing.”

That result highlighted the importance of giving developing athletes opportunities beyond their home training environments. Head coach Tristan Hall praised the beginners’ composure, while Jamaica Gymnastics Association president Nicole Grant emphasized continued encouragement and development. Families also played a visible role, supporting the team throughout the competition.

Jamaica’s progress has extended to senior competition. In June 2025, Elel Baker earned the country’s first medal at the Senior Pan American Artistic Gymnastics Championships, taking bronze on pommel horse in Panama. Fellow Jamaican Raeya Linton finished fourth on vault, narrowly missing the podium. Those results provided another reason to pay attention to the island’s gymnastics programme.

For young athletes, visibility matters. Seeing Jamaican gymnasts celebrated can help another child imagine a future on the competition floor. It also gives families, coaches and supporters a chance to see their contributions recognized.

Jamaica’s sporting identity has room for every athlete willing to put in the work. Gymnastics deserves its place in that conversation, alongside the disciplines that already command national attention.

At Jammins Events, we celebrate the talent and ambition that carry Caribbean pride across borders. To the young gymnasts representing Jamaica: keep building your skills, supporting your teammates and giving the next generation something to aspire to.

Black, green and gold—with plenty of promise for the future.