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
After months of preparation, Jamaica’s senior men and women teams are set to compete at the 19th Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Senior Volleyball Championships, scheduled for August 16-24, 2025 in Nassau, Bahamas. Jamaica, the defending women’s champions, created history at the 2023 staging by claiming
ByIan Burnett Christopher Samuda will lead the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) for a third consecutive term after being returned unopposed in Wednesday’s elections at the JOA headquarters. - Advertisement - The result was a resounding show of confidence from the island’s sporting bodies, ensuring that Samuda, first elected in 2017, will
Christopher Samuda will serve a third consecutive term as President of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) after running unopposed in this morning’s election of officers at the JOA Olympic Manor in Kingston. In the only contested race of the day, Robert Scott was elected second Vice
THE IMMINENT elections of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) looks destined to be ceremonial. Information obtained indicates that incumbent JOA President Christopher Samuda and sitting Honourary Treasurer Nichole Case are unopposed, while members of Samuda’s slate, whose positions are being contested, have received overwhelming support. Samuda’s slate
Several Jamaican athletes have expressed heartfelt gratitude after being awarded Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) Scholarships to support their preparations for upcoming competitions and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. These scholarships are separate from the Olympic Solidarity Scholarships managed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
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