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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...

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, highlighting that sports management is a professional endeavour that requires managing not just talent but also the aspirations of athletes striving for excellence. "It's an outgrowth of corporate governance in sport," Samuda stated. The JOA has approved experienced corporate figures and seasoned sports administrators, many of whom are CEOs and shareholders of key companies contributing to the nation’s GDP, to manage its teams.

While the Jamaica Olympic Association’s (JOA) immediate focus is on the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, president Christopher Samuda said the JOA is also focussed on increasing Jamaica’s competitiveness at the Winter Olympic Games, as well. Jamaica has earned a reputation for excellence at the various Summer Olympic Games, however, Samuda said the JOA is targeting an increased presence for the island in the upcoming Winter Games Olympic cycles

Jamaica’s contingent for the Paris 2024 Olympics will be officially announced at the end of June, following the conclusion of all qualifying events. President of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) Christopher Samuda says at that time, all athletes, coaches and managers will be confirmed.

The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has announced the allocation of $6 million in scholarships to support the Olympic qualification efforts of five track and field athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.