IAAF Recap; Portmore United CONCACAF Championship

With the 2020 Olympics being postponed until next year as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic, the games are now scheduled for July 3 to August 8, 2021 in Tokyo Japan. This will also result in some reconfiguration in terms of the plans and preparations for participating nations and athletes. Find out how the JOA is responding to the coronavius threat and the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics.

The Athletes Assistance Programme is being reviewed in light of the postponement of the Tokyo Olympic Games to 2021. With the games now postponed the Athletes Assistance Programme Committee is being reviewed to make recommendations on the way forward. Press play to find out what measures are being implemented to help athletes in the midst of COVID19    

With the country confirming its first case of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Government is ramping up mitigation efforts to prevent community spread. The mitigation measures include a recommendation that persons avoid public gatherings where possible, as well as unnecessary overseas travel, particularly to territories that have reported cases of the virus. Pres play to find out what ramifications this will have on our sporting events.

Rugby is steadily growing in popularity in Jamaica, and it’s easy to see why. It’s physical, demanding, mentally stimulating and has various elements that allow spectators to stay engaged and interested. Thanks to a cash injection of 6.6 million dollars from the Credit Unions of Jamaica, the Jamaica Rugby Football Union (JRFU) is set to spread the sport even further across the island. Press play to learn more about how this sport is making waves in Jamaica

On today’s edition of Sports Spotlight, statue of Olympian Asafa Powell, unveiled, press play to hear more