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Christopher Samuda, president of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), says they are hoping the island can bring the heat to the ice at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games this month. Jamaica will

His comments came after he commended the Jamaica Fitness Association (JAMFIT), the Jamaica Cheerleading Club and the Wolmer's Preparatory School Board for their staging of an event which attracted 2,500 competitors. "The sport is

Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) President Christopher Samuda has voiced firm support for the introduction of anti-doping testing at ports of entry for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games, describing the move as a

JAMAICA, January 18, 2026.- Jacqueline Cowan, President of the Volleyball Association of Jamaica and a member of the NORCECA Board of Administration, was recognized at the Jamaica National Sports Awards held on January

rack and field in Jamaica, particularly western Jamaica, could receive a shot in the arm as a result of a four-day visit to the island by Sebastian Coe, president of World Athletics. Lord Coe,

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

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

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

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

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

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