Bach impressed with Jamaica's progress in disciplines outside of track and field

9:40 pm, Fri March 17, 2023

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JOA president Christopher Samuda (left) and IOC president Thomas Bach during Bach's recent visit to Jamaica. (jamaica-gleaner.com photo)

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Report by RJRGLEANER Communications Group Sports Reporter Jordan Forte

The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) now feels it is in a strong position to improve Jamaica's standing in Olympic disciplines outside of athletics following the recent visit of IOC president Thomas Bach.

The association is also hoping to start the local development of obstacle sports which could soon become an Olympic discipline.