Jamaica’s women’s basketball delegation is set to arrive home tonight following a silver-medal performance at the inaugural Special Olympics Unified 3×3 Basketball World Cup in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The team closed their campaign on a high, highlighted by standout guard Aliyah Brown’s selection to the tournament’s All-Star Game — the only Jamaican chosen for the feature event. Brown added one point in the exhibition match-up, capping a strong showing on the international stage.
Jamaica endured early challenges in the competition but fought their way into form, defeating Saudi Arabia to book a place in the Division Four final. In a tightly contested championship game, the Jamaicans pushed the United States to the wire before falling 9–7 in the battle for gold.
Unified Partner Kayla Livingston led the scoring for Jamaica with five points in the final, while Brown contributed two as the black, green and gold secured the silver medal.
Arnaldo Perez, President of Special Olympics Puerto Rico and a member of the Local Organizing Committee, expressed his pleasure at Jamaica’s participation, noting the competitive spirit and unity displayed throughout the tournament.
The historic event featured 180 athletes competing in 94 matches over three days, showcasing emerging talent from across the globe. The Dominican Republic claimed the men’s Division One title with a 14–10 win over hosts Puerto Rico, while Angola secured the women’s championship after defeating Uruguay 9–4.
