Categories: Sports

The 18th Commonwealth Games has begun. Actually, it began from the 15th of March, but I only caught wind of it in this Sunday in the Gleaner. I wonder why the media isn’t covering the event more. Maybe it’s because the Commonwealth Games is the not as pretty or popular younger sister of the Olympics. Or is it because the mighty U.S is not involved, since the Commonwealth games only include former territories of Britain? (But wait, America is a former territory of Britain!) It’s more than likely the latter. According to the medal table, Jamaica is 7th (ranked by Gold). Impressive, considering there are 71 countries participating. And I know that the fastest man in the world, Jamaica’s own Asafa “Afasa” Powell has something to do with it. I try my best to keep up with the games, but it’s hard, for as I said, the media doesn’t cover it much. Imagine, the games didn’t make it to cnn.com, but a guy that died after being stuck in mud (which is a sad and pathetic way to die) did. Anyhoo, Go Team Ja! Oh, one more thing. Shout outs to those in Australia. Hope your recovery from Larry is a smooth one.