Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) and Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) members and affiliates at Monday's press conference, at which the JOA announced its $14.5 million investment in the JAAA. The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has pumped its biggest investment yet into a particular sport with a $14.5-million financing to the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA). Dubbed ‘Olympic Destiny’, the agreement is set to provide a huge boost to the nation’s athletes gearing up for the Olympic Games and other international meetings, as it provides funding to host the national senior and junior trials, as well as several track meets.
“The Jamaica Olympic Association is pleased to mark the consummation of this partnership with the JAAA in this ceremony. Today’s signing of this partnership dubbed ‘Olympic Destiny’, represents another milestone for both the JOA/JAAA,” said Ryan Foster, secretary-general/chief executive officer at the press conference at the JOA’s Olympic Manor headquarters in Kingston on Monday.