Jacqueline Cowan has retained the presidency of the Jamaica Volleyball Association (JAVA). She turned back the challenge of media executive Dr Claire Grant by a vote of 22-12 at JAVA's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday at the offices of the Sports Development Foundation in
With cricket poised to make a landmark return at the Lima 2027 Pan American Games and the LA 2028 Olympic Games, its first Olympic appearance in over a century, the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) is laying the groundwork for regional competition. - Advertisement - In a historic
JAMAICA, Kingston (November 25, 2025) With seven podium-finishing performances, the Whistler weekend marks one of the strongest overall showings in Jamaica Bobsleigh history and highlights Jamaica’s growing depth and competitiveness. Historic Gold, Team dedicates performances to Nation recovering from hurricane Melissa, Mica Moore podiums, Adanna Johnson
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
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