As part of our Olympic Day Celebrations, Director of the National Olympic Academy, Vaneisha Cadogan met via video conference with members of Olympians Barbados to discuss their Olympic journey. The discussion, titled “Olympians Speak” was moderated by Freida Nicholls OLY,…
The Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) Inc. today announced that the activities to commemorate Olympic Day 2020 on June 23 will all be online for the first time in the history of the day’s remembrance. For over 30 years, Olympic Day…
The Barbados and regional sports and business communities were consumed with sadness on learning of the death of Ralph Johnson, GCM on May 24, 2020. Bruggadung, as he was well-known, made an indelible contribution to social and business infrastructure of…
For Olympic Day this year we are hosting a series of online activities to celebrate Olympism and the Olympic values. Click here to visit The National Olympic Academy page to learn information about the modern Olympic games, participate in several…
Athletes who are Olympic, World and Pan American Champions came together to pay tribute and recognize all the men and women on the Front line in the fight against COVID-19, including the healthcare workers who give their all to protect…
It was with sadness that the Barbados Olympic fraternity and indeed also the Barbados Cycling community learned of the untimely passing of Ken Farnum, OLY on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the age of 89 due to the complications of…
Panam Sports is proud to present a new weekly video series focused on helping athletes, coaches and the entire Pan American family navigate the vast challenges brought on by COVID-19 while remaining prepared to compete on the world stage. This…
Today it is the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, watch the message of H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco, Patron of Peace and Sport calling for global solidarity and unity. “It is the time to stand together as one global…
In keeping with our duty in the face of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak and the directive issued by the Government of Barbados, the Secretariat of The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. and the National Olympic Academy have suspended operations. During this…
THE PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC), THOMAS BACH, AND THE PRIME MINISTER OF JAPAN, ABE SHINZO, HELD A CONFERENCE CALL THIS MORNING TO DISCUSS THE CONSTANTLY CHANGING ENVIRONMENT WITH REGARD TO COVID-19 AND THE OLYMPIC GAMES TOKYO 2020.…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) today announced that it is closely following all information possible on the COVID – 19 and its impact on the Olympic Games qualifying events. In a memo on Thursday to presidents and secretaries of…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. Women in Sport Commission officially launched its year-long activities in Celebration of International Women’s Day 2020 and its theme Each For Equal. In a cocktail reception held at the Barbados Olympic Centre, Wildey St. Michael,…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Brathwaite and the appointment of two new members to its staff. Ryan O. Brathwaite, who previously held the position of Projects Officer has been promoted to…
Rugby Barbados World 7s (RBW7s) Tournament organisers have officially announced a donation of $10 225 BBD to the Barbados Cancer Society (BCS) as a result of the 2019 Gavin Clark Memorial RBW7s Charity Golf Tournament last month. The Charity Golf…
