Jamaica celebrated a place in the netball final at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games with a brilliant dance-off. The Sunshine Girls progressed to their first major final with a semi-final victory over New Zealand, defeating the world champions 67-51.
Captain Jhaniele Fowler was the star as she scored 54 goals from 54 attempts. Indeed, Jamaica were clinical, scoring every shot at goal they had throughout the entirety of the match.
Their historic victory fell on Jamaica’s 60th Independence Day, and the players celebrated in style. Adean Thomas and Shamera Sterling took to the centre of the court, the latter draped in a Jamaican flag, and took part in a dance-off.
Their teammates cheered them on from the side of the court as the spectators clapped along. Jamaica have impressed at the netball tournament at the Commonwealth Games so far, progressing to the knockout stages as Pool A winners.