The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is pleased to announce that Solomon West has been selected to represent Barbados as Country Coordinator for the International Olympic Academy Participants Association (IOAPA). West’s term, which runs from 2023-2025, was confirmed by the…
The Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) Inc. is pleased to announce the election of two new directors to its Board for the next three years – Olympic Bronze medallist Ambassador Obadele Thompson and General Secretary of the Athletics Association of Barbados Inc. Trevor Welch. Thompson and Welch…
The Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Kendia Brathwaite as Senior Operations Officer (SOO), effective September 1, 2023. Her appointment comes as Ryan O. Brathwaite, who previously held the position, leaves to join the…
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is following up on its human rights commitments and has announced its plans to amend the Olympic Charter accordingly. The IOC Executive Board today submitted a change in the Olympic Charter to the 141st IOC Session,…
The Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) Inc. will hold its Annual General Assembly at the Hilton Barbados Resort, Needham’s Point, St. Michael, on Thursday, September 14, 2023. The highlight of the meeting will be the election of new or returning officers to the…
Physical education teacher and coach Jesse King has been selected to participate in the Executive Masters in Sport Organisations Management, MEMOS XXVI Programme, which commenced on August 15, 2023, and runs until September 2024. The Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) Inc.…
The National Olympic Academy of Barbados (NOAB) will be convening its 3rd National Session for Young Participants (NSYP) from Saturday, 19 August 2023 to Sunday, 20 August 2023 at the Barbados Football Association Headquarters, Garfield Sobers Sports Complex, Wildey, St.…
Dear Olympic friends, Let’s move!On Olympic Day, we remember the creation of the Olympic Movement by our founder,Pierre de Coubertin. He wanted to make the world a better place through sport.This is why Olympic Day is always the perfect opportunity…
The High Commission of India to Barbados, in collaboration with The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA), invites all to join us in celebrating the 9th International Day of Yoga on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 6:15 a.m. to 7:15 a.m.…
Applications are open for the 42nd edition of the International Support Program for African andCaribbean Sport (PAISAC) Classical Training Program Below are details about the course as outlined by PAISAC: PHASE 1: Distance learning (E-Learning) from November 20th to December…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) announced that Jessica Derrell and Solomon West are off to represent Barbados at the 63rd International Session for Young Olympic Ambassadors (YOA) in Greece. Formerly known as the International Session for Young Participants, the conference…
Allyson Felix, Pau Gasol, PV Sindhu and Yusra Mardini amongst Olympians inviting people to join the movement starting 23 June. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has today announced a new global initiative to inspire and enable the world to move…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) announced that champion female boxer Kimberly Gittens and swimming stalwart Luis Sebastian Weekes would lead the country’s 2023 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) team as flag bearers. Chef de Mission Gail Craig-Archer made the announcement at a…
Original Article Source: Barbados Today Matthew Wright’s 2023 season has started off with a bang. The Barbadian triathlete produced an impressive performance to beat 55 other competitors on his way to winning the 2023 Africa Triathlon Cup Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt…
Exciting Announcement! Join The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. as we celebrate Olympic Day 2023! Get ready for an exhilarating event filled with fun, excitement, and glowing vibes. This year, we’re taking the celebration to a whole new level! Glow Fun…