The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is laying the groundwork for long-term sustainability in local sport and sport education by ensuring trained learning facilitators (LFs) are based right here on the island, ready to lead and grow future coaching programmes.…
Barbados’ rising sports stars are gaining more than just physical strength and technique; they are developing the confidence and clarity to speak on the international stage. As part of the ongoing Youth Project Podium programme, the Barbados Olympic Association (BOA)…
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is pleased to announce that applications are nowopen for the Executive Masters in Sport Organisations Management (MEMOS XXVII). This prestigious international programme, which will run from August 2025 to September 2026,is designed to help…
On Saturday, April 5, the Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) joined the global sporting community in celebrating the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) 2025 by hosting a fun-filled, youth-centred multi-sport event at Deighton Griffith Secondary School. This…
On Monday, March 31, students and athletes turned out in full force to celebrate sport, culture and unity during King’s Baton Relay Day—one of the signature events organised by the Commonwealth Games Association of Barbados, as the nation hosts the…
Barbadians are encouraged to join the Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) to raise their white cards for peace this Saturday, April 5, at Deighton Griffith Secondary School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as it celebrates the International Day of…
The Barbados Olympic Association, in collaboration with the Coaching Association of Canada, will be commencing the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 2 from Thursday, April 24, 2025, to Tuesday, May 6, 2025. A continuation of the NCCP Level 1…
The National Olympic Academy (NOA) of Barbados is pleased to announce an exciting exclusive opportunity for members of National Federations to enhance their digital presence and effectively manage social media content. On April 12th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00…
Diana ‘Di’ Clarke, a stalwart in equestrian, is the recipient of the Barbados Olympic Association’s Gender Equality Commission’s 2025 Esther Maynard Icon Award. Nominated by the Barbados Equestrian Association, Clarke was recognised alongside fellow nominees Monica Cumberbatch, who the Barbados…
The National Olympic Academy recently marked a significant milestone—its 20th anniversary—with an exciting and engaging series of events under the theme “Past to Present vs Future.” This occasion brought together students, sports enthusiasts, and key members of the local Olympic community to…
The King’s Baton Relay will take place in Barbados on Monday, March 31, 2025, and excitement is building. In addition to the relay travelling through key landmarks and neighbourhoods across the island, showcasing the spirit of unity and sport, several…
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 Inc. (BOA) mourns the death of Angus Edghill, OLY. Edghill, who recently celebrated his 79th birthday, was the lone swimmer on Barbados’ 10-member team when the country made its debut at the Olympics at the Mexico…
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…