Big prize money on offer for JOA/JAAA Olympic Destiny Series
Starting this Saturday, the 22nd of May, athletes competing at the JOA/JAAA Olympic Destiny Series is likely to share over…
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‘Olympic Destiny’ lands record $14.5m JOA boost for JAAA
The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has pumped its most significant investment yet into a particular sport with $14.5 million to…
Saluting Leslie Laing
Leslie "Les" Laing passed away at age 95 on Sunday (7 Feb). Laing was a member of Jamaica's gold medal-winning…
Remembering Arthur Wint on the 100th year of his birth
In Arthur Wint stood not only an Olympian but a gentleman whose character and scholarship went beyond his athletic achievements…
JOA supports postponement of Olympic Games
The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has welcomed the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, saying it "ends the speculation…
Jamaica welcomes Tokyo 2020 4-week assessment plans
Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has welcomed the latest decision by the IOC regarding the staging of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic…
Will Jamaica withdraw from Tokyo 2020? JOA boss explains
Jamaica is not rushing to join Canada and Australia to withdraw from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Jamaica is also…
Fraser-Pryce and Francis Nominated for Inaugural Panam Sport Awards
The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has announced that well-decorated Olympian, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and respected track and field coach, Stephen Francis,…
JOA strikes gold again
It was historic for the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia, and historic for the 2018 Central American…
Michael Frater is president of Athletes’ Commission
The Christopher Samuda-led administration of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), prior to coming into office, promised that athletes would have…
JOA secures $10m investment from Mayberry
The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) partnership team has strengthened with the addition of Mayberry Investments, which signed onto a four-year…
JAAA to bolster ‘Lima Invasion’ with strong outfit
The island’s parent body for sports put forward its intention to deliver hallmark performances at the sporting showcase of the…