ROSE HALL, St James -- Christopher Samuda, president of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), says Jamaica's sports mandate is not only about creating champions, but "standard-bearers" who are expected to fashion legacies for
INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC Committee (IOC) president, Thomas Bach, admitted he is impressed with the broadening scope of Jamaica’s sports beyond just athletics, which he says can only elevate its standing in the Olympic movement.
Bach,
Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) President Christopher Samuda says Jamaica will not boycott the Paris Olympic Games next year.
The call for a boycott comes from the governments of 34 other nations who want the
The Jamaica Paralympic Association (JPA) held its press launch for its "I Am Phenomenal" campaign on Tuesday ahead of National Paralympic Day next month, and used the occasion to reiterate the extraordinary commitment
JAMAICA'S track and field icon Donald Quarrie is warning Jamaican athletes that they should employ people who are trustworthy to manage their financial affairs as they prepare for life after sports.
"Athletes need to
National representatives Kareme Hudson and Shanae Gordon have expressed appreciation to the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) for enabling their journey to complete their bachelor’s degrees with JOA scholarships.
Both women admitted facing difficulties to
President Christopher Samuda says the Jamaica Olympic Association's (JOA) expansion of its headquarters will begin shortly.
The JOA said last August that $120 million will be spent to redevelop the property, with half of
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach will visit Jamaica from March 3 to 5.
The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), who made the announcement at its headquarters in St Andrew on Monday morning, says