Jamaica Olympic Association (IOC code: JAM) is the National Olympic Committee representing Jamaica. It is also the body responsible for Jamaica's representation at the Olympic Games.
| Country/Region |  Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Code | JAM |
| Created | 1936 |
| Recognized | 1936 |
| Continental Association | PASO |
| Headquarters | Kingston, Jamaica |
| President | Christopher Knibb |
| Secretary General | Ryan Foster |
| Website | www.joa.org.jm |
History
editThe Jamaica Olympic Association was founded in 1936 and recognised by the International Olympic Committee in the same year.[1]
Member federations
editThe Jamaican National Federations are the organizations that coordinate all aspects of their individual sports. They are responsible for training, competition and development of their sports. There are currently 18 Olympic Summer and 2 Winter Sport Federations and 4 Non-Olympic Sport Federations in Jamaica. Note that the Jamaican Olympic Ice Hockey Federation is the only non-profit organization based outside of Jamaica.
Olympic Sport federations
editNon-Olympic Sport federations
edit| National Federation | Headquarters |
|---|---|
| Jamaica Cricket Association | Kingston |
| Jamaica Netball Association | Kingston |
| Jamaica Rugby League Association | Kingston |
| Jamaica Squash Association | Kingston |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "About JOA". Archived from the original on 2020-09-24. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
External links
edit | This Olympics-related organization article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
  | This article about sports in Jamaica is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |