Christopher Samuda

Christopher Samuda

politician Jamaica

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
6,711
Power
34$
Sentiment
7.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Jamaica 3 7.33 0.21% +10% 2,961,167 6,711 $15,000 34$
Totals 3 2,961,167 6,711 $15,000 34$
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Recent Mentions

Jamaica Jamaica: JOA president Christopher Samuda announced the partnership and described it as a milestone agreement for Jamaican track and field. 9

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: JOA inks partnership with Racers Track Club | Sports

Guyana Guyana: Christopher Samuda, President of the Jamaica Olympic Association, supports Jamaican Olympic medallists pursuing financial security abroad. 7

Stabroek News: JOA boss defends athletes’ right to chase financial security

Jamaica Jamaica: Christopher 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. 7

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Editorial | Discordant JAAA | Commentary

Jamaica Jamaica: Christopher Samuda is the JOA President who underscored the national and cultural significance of the initiative. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: 11 elite bands to ignite LMAJ’s Marching Band Explosion in MoBay | News

Jamaica Jamaica: Christopher Samuda, President of the Jamaica Olympic Association, supports Jamaican Olympic medallists pursuing financial security abroad. 7

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: JOA boss defends athletes’ right to chase financial security | Sports

Jamaica Jamaica: Jamaica 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. 9

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: NOT JUST THE FIRST | Sports

Jamaica Jamaica: Christopher Samuda welcomed the renewed sponsorship as a legacy defining act of stewardship. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: MIB renews sponsorship of JOA with $15m package | Sports