Ian Forbes
Ian Forbes is the first vice-president of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA). He recently made headlines by commenting on the trend of Jamaican athletes switching their allegiances to countries like Türkiye, likening the situation to 'mango season' and emphasizing that Türkiye targets Jamaica's top talents, or 'ripe mangoes.' Forbes highlighted the challenges faced by Jamaica in retaining its athletes due to limited resources compared to other nations.
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Ian Forbes is the manager of Jamaica College, who played a challenging match against Eltham High.
Hydel pull off KC smash and grab | Sports
Jamaica· 2025-10-23
Ian Forbes presented the draft JAAA 2026 calendar.
JAAA tackles World Athletics ratification issues | SportsJamaica· 2025-10-15
Ian Forbes, manager of former champions Jamaica College (JC), was left disappointed after his team played out a 1-1 draw against hosts Vauxhall High.
Wasteful JC held to draw by Vauxhall | SportsJamaica· 2025-10-04
Ian Forbes, manager of the JC track and field team, expressed delight at having Cameron on board.
Cameron embraces new chapter with JC | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-28
Ian Forbes is the team manager at the World Athletics Championships and vice-president of the JAAA.
Government, JAAA get to work on keeping Jamaica’s athletes | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-26
Ian Forbes commended Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce for her dedication and commitment to representing her country.
‘They want to be like Shelly-Ann’ | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-24
The performances throughout the nine days earned the praises of team manager Ian Forbes, who rated it a strong showing for Jamaica.
10-MEDAL HAUL | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-22
Ian Forbes, team manager, has hailed Jamaica’s performance and believes they can end their campaign with relay glory.
Forbes praises team effort at World Champs | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-21
Ian Forbes, Custos of St Andrew, highlighted the college's tradition of academic excellence.
Church Teachers’ College on course to attain university status | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-16
Team manager Ian Forbes confirmed the news as he said the timing of Clayton’s withdrawal has allowed the team little time to bring in a replacement.
Sanique Walker will not replace Rushell Clayton in 400m hurdles | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-11
Team manager Ian Forbes confirmed that Ms Rushell Clayton has been withdrawn due to injury.
Rushell Clayton out of World Champs due to injury | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-10
Ian Forbes is the manager of the team.
Gayle backs ‘well-balanced’ World Championships team | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-01
Ian Forbes is from the Jamaica Administrative Athletics Association and is contesting for the office of second vice-president.
Samuda looks set for another term as JOA boss | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-07
For Forbes Sr, this is not just a holiday, as he reflected on the fact that Jamaica’s ancestors fought valiantly to bring about the freedom Jamaicans now enjoy.
African family enjoys Jamaica’s warm embrace | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-04
Custos of St Andrew Ian Forbes is a senior national sports administrator and the former managing director of the local division of an international paint company.
Lowell Campbell appointed trustee of Jamaica College Trust | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-28
Ian Forbes, JAAA First Vice-President, discussed the association's plans for relay qualification.
JAAA confident of relay qualification | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-27
Ian Forbes, first vice-president of JAAA, criticized Türkiye's recruitment strategy for athletes.
JAAA ‘not happy’ with athletes being targeted | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-24Ian Forbes is the Vice-President of the Jamaica Administrative Athletics Association (JAAA).
Early Trials was necessary – JAAA | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-24Ian Forbes is the first vice-president of the JAAA and described the situation of athletes switching allegiance as 'mango season'.
‘NOBODY STONES GREEN MANGOES’ | SportsJamaica· 2025-06-24
