Badminton player Gareth Henry has his sights set on reaching the 2016 Olympics, scheduled to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is also intending to achieve a top-50 ranking in the world and become a full professional in the sport. The 22-year-old, second-year student at the University of Technology is pursuing studies in

Local badminton queen Geordine Henry says a lack of funding is preventing the sport from progressing at the international level. Speaking to the Jamaica Observer earlier this week, Henry said that the Jamaica Badminton Association (JBA) needs funding for players to get the necessary training and exposure to compete at the highest level. “The only