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Academics vs Sports - TVJ Sports Town Hall in pictures

Published:Friday | September 21, 2018 | 12:00 AM
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Grace Bourah, track and field coach at Campion College makes a statement during the TVJ Sports Town Hall.
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Sports medicine specialist Dr Paul Wright responds to a question posed to him by an audience member.
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Calabar student-athlete and 2017 IAAF World Under 18 Champion in the 110m hurdles, Dejour Russell (left) addresses the audience.
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Elaine Walker-Brown, Chairman Women’s Committee, Jamaica Football Federation takes the floor at the TVJ Sports Town Hall at Mico University College, yesterday.
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Elton Johnson, Physical Education Officer, Ministry of Education, responds to a question at the Town Hall.
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Dr Paul Wright listens to a point being raised by a member of the audience at the TVJ Sports Town Hall held at Mico University College on Thursday.
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Keith Wellington, vice-president, ISSA makes a point at the TVJ Sports Town Hall .
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The second TVJ Sports Town Hall took place on Thursday at the Mico University College Auditorium under the theme: 'Academics vs Sports'.

With a constant debate around the importance of these elements to a student's development, a number of stakeholders were brought together to discuss whether or not there was a conflict, where both in concerned in the lives of local student athletes, while examining their value and the importance of balance, in the search of solutions for the issues that exist.

Gleaner Photographer Gladstone Taylor was on hand to capture the event.