Barbados is preparing for its moment in the spotlight as the fourth stop on the first regional leg of the King’s Baton Relay (KBR) ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. This country, one of 14 Caribbean nations participating in…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Randy Harris, President of the Barbados Football Association, on his historic election to the FIFA Council as the Caribbean representative. Harris has become the first Barbadian to achieve this…
The Barbados Olympic Association is inviting National Federations (NFs) to nominate candidates for the Advanced Sport Management Course 2025, a professional diploma course designed to strengthen leadership and operational expertise in sports organisations. The course, scheduled to run from May…
His Majesty The King, Patron of Commonwealth Sport, is scheduled to officially launch theinaugural Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Gamesat Buckingham Palace on Commonwealth Day today, Monday 10 March 2025. His Majesty willplace his Message…
After receiving an overwhelming number of more than 5,000 applications, the International OlympicCommittee (IOC) has announced the selection of 25 new IOC Young Leaders for 2025 to 2028. The selected candidates will embark on a four-year journey to create grassroots…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) has officially launched its 70th Anniversary celebrations, commemorating seven decades of dedication to sports development, athlete support, and the spirit of Olympism and sportsmanship. Speaking at a press conference held at the Barbados Olympic…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) has launched its Youth Project Podium, a pilot initiative aimed at harnessing the potential of young athletic talent. The inaugural cohort comprises 19 athletes, aged 16 to 23, from athletics, judo, tennis, and wrestling.…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is pleased to announce that it will soon commence Levels 1 and 2 of the Caribbean Coaching Certification Program (CCCP). Since its inception in 1998, this highly regarded entry-level competency-based programme has been designed…
The National Olympic Academy of Barbados (NOAB) is set to host its highly anticipated Sports Administrators Course from Tuesday, March 4, 2025, to Saturday, March 29, 2025. This introductory programme is designed to enhance the capacity and efficiency of National…
The National Olympic Academy of Barbados is pleased to announce the hosting of a Media Interaction Workshop to help athletes 16 years and over enhance their communication skills and navigate media interactions effectively. The workshop details are as follows: This…
The Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) invites interested individuals to apply for the Women’s Sport Leadership Academy (WSLA) programme, scheduled for later this year. The transformative, week-long residential programme developed by the United Kingdom-based University of Chichester and delivered in partnership…
Barbadians who are keen to gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills in leadership and sports law are encouraged to apply for the MBA in Leadership in International Sports Law, offered by the Academy of Leadership Sciences in Switzerland (ALSS). This…
Are you ready to take your coaching to new heights? The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA), in partnership with the Coaching Association of Canada, is excited to host the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 1 from Friday, February 7…
Applications are open for the International Coaching Course (ICC) scheduled to run from April 1 to May 31, 2025, in Budapest, Hungary. This eight-week programme, organised by the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) in collaboration with the International Olympic…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) recently held its annual awards ceremony under the theme “Sport Is Who We Are,” to honour the outstanding achievements of athletes from various sports and highlight the deep connection our nation shares with sport.…