From Buckingham Palace to the heart of the Kalahari Desert, the Queen’s Baton has passed through the hands of presidents, fishmongers, children, farmers and athletes alike. Hundreds of communities were engaged, sharing Her Majesty’s message of hope and peace. The…
Olympic Lines is the official newsletter of the Barbados Olympic Association (BOA). It is designed to share BOA news, information and events, as well as highlight the achievements of our athletes and those involved in the sporting community. Click here…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. wishes to announce the availability of this exciting educational opportunity. A brief description of the MEMOS Programme (Executive Masters in Sport Organisations Management) is outlined below. PROGRAMME GUIDELINES OBJECTIVE To provide sports managers with access…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) hosted its annual International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) on Sunday 9th April at Gall Hill Playing Field in St. John. This year’s IDSDP event saw local sports teams come together…
Earlier this month, the Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) celebrated Commonwealth Day in partnership with the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) (Barbados Branch) at its Annual Commonwealth Day Multi-Faith Observance at Calvary Moravian Church, St. Michael. The Observance was conducted by…
Olympic Lines is the official newsletter of the Barbados Olympic Association (BOA). It is designed to share BOA news, information and events, as well as highlight the achievements of our athletes and those involved in the sporting community. Click here…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) has officially announced its plans for next month’s International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) event at a press conference last week at BOA Headquarters in Wildey. The BOA and UNICEF have…
The inaugural 50th Anniversary Independence BOA Games were held from 16th November to 11th December last year. Our commemorative booklet showcases the sports and MVPs from these historic Games, which also celebrated Barbados’ 50th Anniversary of Independence. Click here to…
The BOA & Women and Sport Commission invites persons to register for the International Women’s Day Treasure Hunt and Fitness Jam Session which will be held at the Barbados Olympic Center in Wildey on March 12 from 4 pm. The…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) recently hosted three U.S. Embassy representatives at its Headquarters in Wildey. It was the second time within two weeks that international dignitaries paid courtesy visits to the BOA to discuss the improvement of Barbados’…
Olympic Lines is the official newsletter of the Barbados Olympic Association (BOA). It is designed to share BOA news, information and events, as well as highlight the achievements of our athletes and those involved in the sporting community. Click here…
Bruce Tran is an avid martial artist who has trained and excelled in many disciplines throughout his life. Starting at the age of 5, he studied Tae Kwon Do for 7 years, in which he attained his Red Belt rank.…
The Barbados Judo Association hosted their 16th International Judo Tournament on Saturday 26th November, 2016 at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. This year’s tournament theme was “JUDO Gotta Love it”, and from all reports, that sentiment was shared by athletes,…
Tamara Morris +61 400 658 429 tamara.morris@goldoc.com Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) has reached a major milestone as the clock strikes midnight on the Gold Coast, marking 500 days to go…
You could say Amanda Haywood has a thing for racket sports; she is a national badminton and squash player. Amanda, who began playing when she was seven years old, said she put equal effort into both sports and that her…