It is with deep regret that I advise of the passing earlier today of Mr Ralph Johnson, GCM, Vice President of the Barbados Olympic Association Inc. “Bruggadung”, as he was affectionately known, was the quintessential man of Sport – an…
THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC) EXECUTIVE BOARD (EB) RECEIVED A REPORT TODAY ON THE PROGRESS BEING MADE BY THE IOC’S “HERE WE GO” TASK FORCE TO REORGANISE THE OLYMPIC GAMES TOKYO 2020. IN PARTICULAR, THE REPORT HIGHLIGHTED THE TEAM SPIRIT…
(Update from a media conference held on Monday, April 27. Representing the BOA was President, Sandra Osborne, SCM, Q.C., Secretary-General, Erskine Simmons, BSM and Assistant Secretary-General, Cameron Burke.) The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. receives funds from four entities. These are…
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…
Today, Thursday January 30, The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) commemorates 25 years of partnership with IGT, managers and operators of The Barbados Lottery. We celebrate a relationship that spans back to 1995, the days of Olympio On-Line Lotteries and top Lottery games…
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…