Because the festive season envelops hearts and minds, Christopher Samuda, President of the Jamaica Olympic Affiliation (JOA), reminds that the fervour and spirit of Christmas ought to function a guiding mild not simply in the course of the vacation season however all through your entire 12 months of 2024.
He emphasizes that the true essence of Christmas, the celebration of the beginning of Christ, is a timeless and invaluable reflection of humanity’s innate capability for compassion and kindness.
Drawing a parallel with the world of sports activities, Samuda underscores that sports activities transcend being a mere showcase of bodily and psychological prowess in competitors and recreation. Extra considerably, it represents a common bond, a shared camaraderie, and mutual respect amongst individuals worldwide that transcends financial worth.
Sport for all. All for Sport
On the JOA, their dedication to fostering a tradition of “Sport for all. All for Sport” displays their deep-rooted imaginative and prescient. This imaginative and prescient, Samuda explains, not solely goals to instil character and integrity within the realms of boardrooms and enjoying fields but additionally strives to embrace the essence of sportsmanship, the place victory humanizes somewhat than defines a person.
In expressing his gratitude, Samuda extends heartfelt appreciation to the member associations and federations affiliated with the JOA. He acknowledges and commends their unwavering dedication to upholding the values and beliefs of sport. Collectively, they continue to be dedicated to reaching triumphs that contribute to the constructing of their nation by the medium of sports activities.
Samuda concludes with a message of hope and unity, urging everybody to let the spirit of Christmas illuminate their paths and people of their family members. He invokes the timeless sentiments of “goodwill to males on earth” and “Love Divine, all Love excelling” to nurture the inspiration of religion and encourage a renewed sense of objective as they step into the 12 months 2024.
