Kwame Laurence PanAm

I asked for prayers ahead of my AIPS Ameri­ca Games ball throw title defence here in Manaus, Brazil, yesterday, at the hemispheric games for sports journalists.

At the 2015 Games, also in Man­aus, I jumped into the ball throw event after finishing second in the table tennis competi­tion. Unexpectedly, I struck gold in the 35-50 age group.

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BLESSING IN DISGUISE

BLESSING IN DISGUISE

“Everything happens for a reason. I’m supposed to be here for the long jump.”

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T&T trio roll into ‘COTECC’ main draw

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Ricketts just short of triple jump bronze

Ricketts just short of triple jump bronze

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Neglected singles

Neglected singles

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