JAAA increases budget to stage Invitational meet

The Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association (JAAA) has announced an increased budget of $61.9 million to stage the fifth Jamaica International Invitational track meet in May.



The meet, which is one of the earliest outdoor events, on the international track and field calendar, will attract some of the world’s leading athletes.



There is interest coming from American Carmelita Jeter, who ended last season as the second-fastest woman in history over the 100-metre with a 10.64 clocking.



Only Florence Griffith-Joyner has run faster.



JAAA president, Howard Ares, says the interest in the sprint events has been very good.



The three-hour Jamaica International Invitational meet will take place at the National Stadium on Saturday, May 1, beginning at 7 p.m.



Already, the JAAAs, has secured $27 million from the government through the Sports Development Foundation.