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
0 wks
Reach
3,983
Power
20$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Jamaica 2 9.00 0.13% +0% 2,961,167 3,983 $15,000 20$
Totals 2 2,961,167 3,983 $15,000 20$
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Recent Mentions

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

Jamaica Jamaica: 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. 7

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: No timeline yet for national boxing gym | Sports

Jamaica Jamaica: JOA president, Christopher Samuda, welcomed the news and believes it is a major win for women’s sports. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: ‘Positive step’ for women’s sports | Sports

Jamaica Jamaica: Christopher Samuda emphasized the necessity of a training base for Olympic preparation. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: JOA pumps millions into boxing’s LA2028 bid | Sports

Jamaica Jamaica: Christopher Samuda, president of the JOA, stated that the support of boxing is strategic and beneficial for transitioning boxers to the international stage. 7

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: World Boxing boss praises ‘Gloves over Guns’ | Sports

Jamaica Jamaica: 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. 7

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: World Boxing president here for five-day working visit | Sports

Jamaica Jamaica: Christopher Samuda has welcomed the recommendation for the inclusion of boxing at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. 9

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: ‘Let the bouts begin’ | Sports