Last Updated on December 16, 2023, 7:35 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Jahzara Claxton, a 17-year-old athlete from St. Kitts and Nevis, has been named St Kitts and Nevis / Times Caribbean’s Person of the Year 2023 for her exceptional achievements.
Cricket Triumphs
Jahzara’s 2023 cricket journey was impressive, with her international debut for St. Kitts and Nevis and her exceptional performance in the Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League, where she secured the league championship for the Barbados Royals.
Record-Breaking Feats
Jahzara broke a national junior javelin record for a 14-year-old track and field athlete and remained unshaken despite a setback in the CARIFTA GAMES Heptathlon.
International Recognition
Jahzara Claxton’s year was marked by her selection for the West Indies “A” Team tour in Pakistan, where she demonstrated her bowling prowess in a series-clinching victory.
Football Glory
Jahzara showcased her versatility in football, scoring the winning penalty for the Old Road Jets and securing the inaugural SKNFA Elvis Tar Browne Women’s League Championship.
Athletics Dominance
Jahzara, a multitalented athlete from Charles E. Mills Secondary School, won the Victrix Ludorum award at the TDC Interschool Championship, excelling in various track and field events.
Trailblazing Achievement
Jahzara Claxton, a St. Kitts and Nevis female cricketer, made history as the first female to join the West Indies Team, setting new records and inspiring athletes across the Caribbean. She was named Person of the Year 2023.
Social media users have taken to social media and congratulated Jahzar Claxton for her hard work and achievements.
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