IRIE FM SPORTS has learned that the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) has ruled that Kingston College, the reigning Boys’ Champs title holders, exceeded their quota of transferred athletes in the ongoing Boys and Girls Athletics Championships at the National Stadium.
Under ISSA’s existing rules, schools are only allowed to utilize two transferred athletes per event. However, Kingston College entered a third athlete, Jurel Clement from Grenada, who won the Decathlon event on Wednesday. This breach of the quota limit has led ISSA to begin the process of taking action in accordance with the established rules and guidelines.
At press time Kingston College leads the Boys’ competition with 110.5 points after 16 events. Calabar sits second on 85 points, followed by Jamaica College with 60, St. Jago on 37, and Excelsior with 35—completing the top five.
In the Girls’ competition, the battle for the top spot is fierce. Former champions Hydel lead the field with 88 points after 16 finals, with defending champions Edwin Allen close behind on 84 points. Holmwood holds third place with 83 points. St. Jago and Immaculate round out the top five with 48 and 35 points, respectively.
