Christopher Samuda, President of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) and Jamaica Paralympic Association, has been elected as one of three vice presidents of the Americas Paralympic Committee (AmPC). Samuda was elected at the General Assembly of the Americas Paralympic Committee (AmPC), the governing body for national
Now-retired Fraser-Pryce recognised as beacon of hope for future generations JAMAICA OLYMPIC Association President Christopher Samuda is among those paying tribute to multi-World Championships and Olympic medallist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce after the 38-year-old confirmed that she will be retiring from the sport of track and field. Ahead of
JOA president emphasises importance of Commonwealth & CAC Games amidst global championships void lthough there are no major international athletics championships next year, Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) President Christopher Samuda believes Jamaica’s top athletes should seize the chance to compete at the Commonwealth Games and the
President of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), Christopher Samuda, has lauded the nation's athletes for their remarkable performances at the recently concluded World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, where Jamaica secured 10 medals - one gold, six silver and three bronze. "Inspiring performances by our athletes
A seasoned three-man team is ready to carry the Jamaican flag at the upcoming International Surfing Association World Surfing Games in El Salvador, as they aim to boost the nation’s international standing on the road to future Olympic qualification. The championship, set for September 5-14, will
Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) President, Christopher Samuda, has praised wrestler Tyler Tracy on his historic bronze-medal winning performance at the Junior Pan American Games in the men's 74kg division. Tracy became Jamaica's first-ever wrestling medallist at the competition, after defeating Paraguay's Joao Maldonado 10-0 in the
Produced by Brian Lewis After overseeing the affairs of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) for the past 8 years, president Christopher Samuda says the association is in a better place than it was before he took office in 2017. Samuda has completed two terms in office and
After months of preparation, Jamaica’s senior men and women teams are set to compete at the 19th Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Senior Volleyball Championships, scheduled for August 16-24, 2025 in Nassau, Bahamas. Jamaica, the defending women’s champions, created history at the 2023 staging by claiming
ByIan Burnett Christopher Samuda will lead the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) for a third consecutive term after being returned unopposed in Wednesday’s elections at the JOA headquarters. - Advertisement - The result was a resounding show of confidence from the island’s sporting bodies, ensuring that Samuda, first elected in 2017, will
Christopher Samuda will serve a third consecutive term as President of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) after running unopposed in this morning’s election of officers at the JOA Olympic Manor in Kingston. In the only contested race of the day, Robert Scott was elected second Vice
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