PRESIDENT OF the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) Christopher Samuda has heaped praise on the Scottish city of Glasgow for stepping up to play hosts for the 2026 Commonwealth Games following months of uncertainty surrounding where the games will
Respected sports journalist Ian Burnett is set to join fellow journalists from across the Americas and the Caribbean later this month for a high-level Sports Journalism Summit in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Organized by Centro Caribe Sports (CCS), the summit will provide comprehensive training in
THE JAMAICAN track and field community is in mourning following the passing of sports icon and double Olympic gold medallist George Rhoden. Rhoden died on Saturday at the age of 97. Rhoden was a member of the first Jamaican delegation to compete at the London Olympics
PARIS, France: Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) president Christopher Samuda has denied a report that the association will refuse to accredit shot putter Danniel Thomas-Dodd for future Olympic Games unless she retracts her statements about the lack of support for field events. After failing to qualify for
Paris, France – In the wake of Danniel Thomas-Dodd’s disappointing exit from the women’s shot put competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the 31-year-old athlete has made strong allegations against the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), and the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) accusing the
Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) President Christopher Samuda has sent his best wishes to the Jamaican contingent who are now called into action as the athletics events get under way in Paris. The majority of the Jamaica athletes will compete under the lights of the Stade de
National 400 metres hurdles champion Malik James-King says it is an achievement beyond his wildest dreams to have qualified for his first-ever Olympic Games team. James-King is in the form of his life this season having shattered his personal best at the National Championship with a
The 27th NORCECA Congress was held over the weekend in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Cristobal Marte Hoffiz was re-elected as the President of NORCECA. NORCECA's Executive Committee and Board of Administration for 2024 - 2028 was also confirmed . Our President, Jacqueline Cowan was reappointed
The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has issued a call for applications for management team positions for regional and international games, both summer and winter, covering the period from 2025 to 2029. JOA president Christopher Samuda emphasized the importance of selecting the best talent for these roles,
OLYMPIC-BOUND BRYAN Levell’s preparations for his Paris debut has received a significant boost, so says the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA). The national 200-metre champion was given a cash investment of $1 million. Levell was also fourth in the 100 metres at the National Championships and has been
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