Chino - File

One of the most anticipated events in high school history is finally here. As it celebrates its 100th year, the annual ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys & Girls' Athletics Championships promises to be even more exciting than before.

This year's event will feature an array of popular artistes, dancers and more, while the trophies which will go to the winning schools on Saturday, the final day of the championships, will arrive inside the stadium via skydivers.

festivities

Award-winning, dancehall artiste Chino whose correct name is Daniel McGregor was also a part of the 100th year anniversary opening festivities at the National Stadium yesterday evening.

Chino, a former Wolmerian and a 'Champs' enthusiast said, "Champs has always been one of those things that I look forward to, even now that I'm grown. Every Jamaican loves Champs, especially the kids, because it gives them a spirit of competition, camaraderie and school spirit and no matter where you go, those qualities are what you will need to succeed and make a considerable mark in your field."

considerable progress

Chino, known for his hits, Pon Yuh Head, From Mawnin', Protected, Ruff It Up and more has also been making considerable progress in the entertainment industry with a slew of hits and appearances both locally and internationally.

His latest achievement was a nomination in the category 'Most Improved Entertainer' at this year's 29th International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRWMA).

The singjay has accrued quite a few awards in recent months from local award shows and seems poised for much more. His awards include 'Breakthrough Artiste of the Year' at the EME's and 'Young, Hot and Hype Male of the Year' at the annual Youth View Award show.

The International Reggae and World Music Awards show is scheduled to take place on May 2, 2010 at the YorkCollege Performing Arts Center in New York.