Christopher Samuda
Christopher Samuda is the president of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), known for his advocacy in promoting Olympic sports in Jamaica. He has been influential in addressing issues related to sports governance and athlete representation, and recently welcomed the recommendation for boxing's inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games after it faced exclusion due to governance issues within the sport's global body. Samuda sees this decision as a vital step for aspiring athletes and the preservation of boxing's rich tradition in the Olympics.
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Chairman Christopher Samuda reflected that, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the Chorale found it especially meaningful to usher audiences into the birth of a 19th-century masterpiece by Coleridge-Taylor.
Classical, romantic favourites open NCOJ season | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2026-02-12
President of the JOA Christopher Samuda made the announcement yesterday during a media briefing at the Liguanea Club.
JOA throws support behind Davis Cup push | SportsJamaica· 2026-02-06
Christopher Samuda described the upcoming concert as especially timely.
Christine MacDonald for NCOJ pre-Valentine season | EntertainmentJamaica· 2026-01-24
Mr Christopher Samuda was very supportive in our last qualification efforts.
Additional places give JFF boss hope for 2028 Olympics | SportsJamaica· 2026-01-15
Christopher Samuda congratulated the junior women’s 4x100m relay team on their award-winning performance.
JOA hails Junior Pan Am women’s 4x100m team | SportsJamaica· 2025-12-26
Christopher Samuda, head of the Jamaica Olympic Association, thinks that the Jamaica Sunshine Girls can win the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
Gold standard: Netball boss backs Sunshine Girls for Commonwealth win | SportsJamaica· 2025-11-28
Christopher Samuda is among those paying tribute to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce after her retirement.
TIMELESS LEGACY | Sports | Jamaica GleanerJamaica· 2025-10-08
Christopher Samuda is the incumbent JOA President who is unopposed in the upcoming elections.
Samuda looks set for another term as JOA boss | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-07
Christopher Samuda is the boss of the Jamaica Olympic Association and proposed a pension scheme for athletes.
Editorial | Partnership for athletics | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-17
Christopher Samuda, president of the Jamaica Olympic Association, was impressed with the event.
Olympic Anthem brings inspiration to Catherine Hall Sports Complex | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-17
JOA president Christopher Samuda announced the partnership and described it as a milestone agreement for Jamaican track and field.
JOA inks partnership with Racers Track Club | SportsJamaica· 2025-07-11
Christopher Samuda, President of the Jamaica Olympic Association, supports Jamaican Olympic medallists pursuing financial security abroad.
JOA boss defends athletes’ right to chase financial security
Guyana· 2025-06-25Christopher Samuda, the boss of the Jamaica Olympic Association, has shown empathy for the Jamaican athletes who are decamping to Türkiye to improve their economic prospects.
Editorial | Discordant JAAA | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-06-25Christopher Samuda is the JOA President who underscored the national and cultural significance of the initiative.
11 elite bands to ignite LMAJ’s Marching Band Explosion in MoBay | NewsJamaica· 2025-06-25
Christopher Samuda, President of the Jamaica Olympic Association, supports Jamaican Olympic medallists pursuing financial security abroad.
JOA boss defends athletes’ right to chase financial security | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-23Jamaica Olympic Association president, Christopher Samuda, also paid tribute to McCallum, saying the standards he set in and out of the ring make for perfect examples to up and comers.
NOT JUST THE FIRST | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-02
Christopher Samuda noted the NCOJ's celebration of excellence and recognition of deserving individuals.
National Chorale to honour six outstanding Jamaicans | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-05-22
Christopher Samuda welcomed the renewed sponsorship as a legacy defining act of stewardship.
MIB renews sponsorship of JOA with $15m package | SportsJamaica· 2025-05-10
Christopher Samuda, president of the JOA, echoed much of Jones’ sentiments, repeating his belief in the need for a space the sport can call home.
No timeline yet for national boxing gym | SportsJamaica· 2025-04-29
Christopher Samuda is the chairman of the National Chorale of Jamaica.
National Chorale’s inspiring Holy Week reflections | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-04-19
JOA president, Christopher Samuda, welcomed the news and believes it is a major win for women’s sports.
‘Positive step’ for women’s sports | SportsJamaica· 2025-04-19
Christopher Samuda emphasized the necessity of a training base for Olympic preparation.
JOA pumps millions into boxing’s LA2028 bid | SportsJamaica· 2025-04-14
Christopher Samuda, president of the JOA, stated that the support of boxing is strategic and beneficial for transitioning boxers to the international stage.
World Boxing boss praises ‘Gloves over Guns’ | SportsJamaica· 2025-04-01
Christopher Samuda, president of the JOA, who was on hand to welcome van der Vorst, said that having international sports presidents come to Jamaica is encouraged by his organisation.
World Boxing president here for five-day working visit | SportsJamaica· 2025-03-31Christopher Samuda has welcomed the recommendation for the inclusion of boxing at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
‘Let the bouts begin’ | SportsJamaica· 2025-03-18