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Olympics | BOA touted as a role model for other
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Olympics | IOC President to visit Barbados next week

by Bajan Reporter / March 3rd, 2023 The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach OLY, is set to visit Barbados from March 8 to 10 as part of an official tour of Central America and the Caribbean. On this inaugural visit to the island, Bach, who will be accompanied by the President […]
BOA Mourns Passing Of Judy Simons
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BOA Mourns Passing Of Judy Simons

January 4, 2024 [Updated] The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] said they are saddened to advise of the passing of former BOA President Judy Simons, noting that her ”contributions to the BOA and Bermuda’s sporting community have had a significant impact.” A spokesperson said, “We are saddened to advise you of the passing of our friend and colleague Mrs. […]
BOA to host activities to mark CANOC’s 20th Anniversary
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BOA to host activities to mark CANOC’s 20th Anniversary

The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) will, in collaboration with the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC), host a number of activities from October 4-8, 2023, at the Hilton Barbados Resort to mark CANOC’s 20th anniversary. CANOC serves as the regional representative body for National Olympic Committees, Commonwealth Games Associations and governing bodies of national […]
Bermuda Olympic Association Appoint Palacio
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Bermuda Olympic Association Appoint Palacio

Maya Palacio has been named as Team Bermuda’s Media and Content Coordinator and Olympic Attaché, overseeing all official social media content for the Paris Olympics. A BOA spokesperson said, “With 3 months to go before the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, the Bermuda Olympic Association is pleased to announce Maya Palacio as Team […]
6 disciplines added to 2024’s Barbados National Senior Games (NSG)
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6 disciplines added to 2024’s Barbados National Senior Games (NSG)

As the 20th edition of the National Senior Games begins in another two months, local seniors will have an additional six new arenas to display their talents. Jasper Blades – coordinator of the 2024 NSG, said motorsports, badminton, cricket, football, volleyball (both beach and court) and bodybuilding will feature in the May 5-20 event, bringing […]
Athletics | Surprise Win for Bajan Triathlete at Elite US
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Athletics | Surprise Win for Bajan Triathlete at Elite US Meet

by Bajan Reporter / March 22nd, 2023 Barbadian Triathlete Luke McIntyre took gold at the recent Clermont Draft Legal Challenge, in Florida, fighting off challenges from other top youth triathletes from around the US and further afield. Held annually in March, the Clermont Draft Legal Challenge attracts the top youth triathletes from across the United […]
Diamond League: Daryll Neita beats Sha’Carri Richardson in Suzhou
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Diamond League: Daryll Neita beats Sha’Carri Richardson in Suzhou

Britain’s Daryll Neita beat world 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson as she took victory in the women’s 200m at the Suzhou Diamond League. Neita, 27, clocked 22.62 seconds in her season-opening outdoor individual race to cross the line clear of Anavia Battle, who finished in 22.99. Battle’s fellow American Richardson, who took world 200m bronze last […]
CARIFTA Triathlon comes to Barbados in 2024
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CARIFTA Triathlon comes to Barbados in 2024

One hundred and fifty (150) athletes, their families and supporters are expected in Barbados come August next year when the 6th CARIFTA Triathlon & Aquathlon comes back home to Barbados in 2024.  First staged in 2017 in Barbados, the event has so far been held in Tobago (2018), Jamaica (2019), Bermuda (2022) and the Bahamas […]