Woman on a mission
UKRAINE-BORN AND former Canadian national karate team member Valentyna Zolotarova, who is now lifting the Jamaican flag as a senior member of the island’s national karate team, says she
JOA funds open doors for Jamaica to NORCECA Beach Volleyball tours
Jamaica’s beach volleyball teams are set to participate in the 2022 North, Central America and Caribbean Confederation (NORCECA) Beach Volleyball Tour this year thanks to the timely intervention of
JOA president Christopher Samuda promises Jamaica will eventually compete in Olympic football
Jamaica Olympic Association President Christopher Samuda hopes Jamaica can compete in football at the Olympics one day. “The Olympic Association understands that our role in sport is not only to
JOA – Building People, Building Sport from the Grassroots
The success of sports is inextricably linked with the development of people, and the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) is transforming the game by pursuing a strategy of building capacity
Bobsleigh bosses pleased with Beijing effort
President of the Jamaica Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (JBSF) Christian Nelson Stokes and Technical Director Mark Silva are satisfied with Jamaica's performance in the just-concluded Winter Olympics in Beijing,
Powerlifting body to focus on admin, athletes development
The National Powerlifting Association of Jamaica (NPAJ) held its first annual general membership meeting on January 9, 2022 with emphasis placed on continuity and the importance of team work. During
JOA names Chefs De Mission for international campaigns up to 2026
The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has selected a list of chefs de mission for the next six major international campaigns. Former national squash player Karen Anderson will lead Jamaica’s delegation
JOA’s Financial Performance – Bankable and Groundbreaking
The financial performance of Jamaica's governing body for Olympic and non-Olympic sports continues to raise the bar in demonstrating prudence, innovation, investment savvy and commercial value. The annual general meeting
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