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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...

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...

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...

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

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.

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.

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.

On Sunday October 20, 2019 the legacy of one of Jamaica’s most outstanding sprinters Veronica Campbell Brown was literally cemented, as an official statue in her honour was unveiled at Statue Park at the National Stadium. Moulded by renowned sculptor Basil Watson, the life-sized statue sees Campbell Brown mid-stride, holding her hands upward in thanksgiving, moments after bursting through the tape...

On today’s edition of Sports Spotlight, an update on plans to have an ice hockey rink established in Jamaica, and much more.