Nayoka Clunis, Jamaica’s hammer throw representative, faces uncertainty regarding her participation in the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Despite meeting the qualification standards, her name was omitted from the list submitted to World Athletics by the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA).
Clunis finished second at the recently concluded senior trials behind Erica Belvit, securing her Olympic qualification with a season’s best throw of 71.83 meters in May. This performance surpasses the World Athletics ‘B’ standard of 70.00 meters, ranking her 25th globally.
However, Clunis revealed earlier today on X, formerly known as Twitter, that an administrative oversight led to her exclusion from the official submission to World Athletics. “Due to an omission made by the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association, my name was not officially submitted to World Athletics. As such, I do not have a position in the Olympic Games. I pray for swift and positive resolution, and until such time as one comes, will not have any further comment,” she stated.
Clunis expressed that she has been assured all possible remedies are being explored and remains hopeful for a swift resolution.
