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Sports Spotlight Discusses the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021 with the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA)
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...
Sports Spotlight Discusses the Athletes Assistance Programme in light of COVID-19
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
Sports Spotlight talks about the negative impacts of Coronavirus on the staging of Sporting Events
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...
Jamaica Rugby Football Union Gets Cash Injection of 6.6. Million Dollars
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...
Sports Spotlight features unveiling of Asafa Powell Statue
On today’s edition of Sports Spotlight, statue of Olympian Asafa Powell, unveiled, press play to hear more
Learn About the Sport of Handball
On today’s edition of Sports Spotlight we get to know more about the sport of handball, and the steps being taken to popularize it in Jamaica.
Jamaica Hockey Federation Working To Get Youths Involved with Field Hockey
On today’s edition of Sports Spotlight, we hear what the Jamaica Hockey Federation is doing to get more youngsters playing Hockey. Listen to this edition of Sports Spotlight to hear more.
National Tackle Football Association on Jamaica
On today’s edition of Sports Spotlight, we hear how the National Tackle Football Association of Jamaica is working to grow the sport of American football locally. Listen to this edition of Sports Spotlight to hear more.