The Jamaican women’s netball team, the Sunshine Girls, have won gold at the 2023 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games. The team defeated Trinidad and Tobago 57-46 in the final. This is the Sunshine Girls’ third gold medal at the CAC Games, having previously won in 1993 and 2002.
The Sunshine Girls were dominant throughout the tournament, winning all of their matches. They defeated Trinidad and Tobago in the preliminary round, 53-43, and then again in the final.
The Sunshine Girls were led by goal shooter Jhaniele Fowler, who scored 43 goals in the final. Fowler was named the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament.
The Sunshine Girls’ victory is a major boost for the team ahead of the 2023 Netball World Cup, which will be held in South Africa in October. The team will be looking to win their first world title since 1995.
Head coach Vin Blaine was proud of his team’s performance. “We knew that Trinidad and Tobago would be a tough opponent, but we were prepared,” he said. “The girls played really well and I’m very proud of them.”
Captain Adean Thomas said that the team was determined to win gold. “We came here with a goal in mind and we achieved it,” she said. “We’re really happy and we’re looking forward to the World Cup.”
The Sunshine Girls’ victory is a major achievement for the team and for Jamaica. It is a sign that the team is on the right track and that they are serious contenders for the Netball World Cup title.
