The Barbados Olympic Association Inc.(BOA) formally welcomed Professor Julio Mendieta Cuellar, head coach of the Cuban Olympic wrestling team during a courtesy visit to the BOA. Professor Cuella came to Barbados to lead a five-day Olympic Wrestling Workshop which was…
We regret to announce that the Caribbean Coaching Certification Programme (CCCP), Coaching Theory, scheduled for today August 14, has been postponed. Unfortunately, this course was under subscribed and therefore will be offered at a later date. Please continue to monitor…
The International Olympic Committee has announced the launch of the 2nd annual Coaches Lifetime Achievement Awards. The prestigious prize rewards outstanding coaches who have gone above and beyond to develop and nurture athletes in the spirit of Olympism. As an…
It’s been a busy couple of months for triathlon with both local and international events showcasing the calibre of talent that’s coming out of Barbados. Barbados Federation of Island Triathletes (BFIT) President Darren Treasure says that this is only just…
An international photo contest which aims to combine Art and Sport, involving young and talented photographers from all over the world. This years contest’s theme is “Women and sport in your continent” and is open until 30th October 2018 for…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. launches its week of activities to celebrate Olympic Day 2018. Every year, the BOA organises an activity or series of activities that bring out the people of Barbados to join the rest of the world…
ATHLETE CHARTER TO ESTABLISH FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. A Steering Committee of 20 athlete representatives from around the world, assembled by the Athletes’ Commission (AC) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), today released the initial components of an Athlete Charter…
Barbados won two official silver medals, four other medals in sub-categories and finished third at the 7th Carifta Chess Championships in Suriname on Monday. Vanessa Greenidge and Kyle Sandiford secured second places in the Under-16 girls’ and boys’ categories respectively…
Participants of the Level 3 National Coaching Certification Programme (NCCP) clinic were awarded certificates at a graduation ceremony held at the Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) headquarters in Wildey on Monday. The 30 coaches, who participated in the seven-month training…
Rugby Barbados World 7s (RBW7s) is set to host its inaugural Charity Dinner next month to raise funds for the Barbados chapter of the global Get Into Rugby Programme, Try Rugby Barbados, a registered not-for-profit company. The dinner, a first…
