Curling Jamaica President Ian Robertson has unveiled formidable plans for Jamaica to realize Olympic gold in curling by 2040.
Talking through Zoom at a press convention held on the Jamaica Olympic Affiliation (JOA) Headquarters in Kingston on Monday, Robertson outlined methods to domesticate curiosity within the sport amongst Jamaicans and pave the best way for future success on the worldwide stage.
Robertson expressed confidence in Jamaica’s potential to turn into Olympic champions inside the subsequent 12 to 16 years, emphasizing the group’s gratitude to the JOA for its help in pursuing this aim.
“In 12 to 16 years, there’s going to be a gold medal champion. That’s our imaginative and prescient, that’s our aim and we thank the Jamaica Olympic Affiliation for serving to us try to realize that,” Robertson declared confidently, setting a daring goal for the nation.
The incorporation of the Jamaica Curling Federation in Canada
The journey in direction of Olympic gold started with the incorporation of the Jamaica Curling Federation in Canada by Jamaican-born Ben Kong in 2020. Subsequently, the Jamaica Curling Federation Restricted, working as Curling Jamaica, was established in Jamaica in 2021. By 2022, Curling Jamaica had gained membership to the Jamaica Olympic Federation and World Curling Federation, marking a big milestone for the game in Jamaica.
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“The progress we’ve made because the inception of Curling Jamaica has been exceptional. We’ve obtained large help from each native and worldwide our bodies, which has propelled us ahead in our quest for Olympic glory,” Robertson famous, highlighting the federation’s fast growth.
The federation’s progress continued with Jamaican groups collaborating in varied worldwide occasions, together with the Pan Continental Championships in Canada and the World Combined Doubles qualifier in Scotland. Notably, the ladies’s staff made their worldwide debut on the Pan Continental Championships, securing a silver medal with a commendable 5-2 report.
“Our latest achievements on the worldwide stage have been encouraging, demonstrating Jamaica’s potential to compete on the highest degree of curling,” Robertson remarked, reflecting on the success of the ladies’s staff.
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Curling Jamaica is concentrated on increasing its membership base
Trying forward, Robertson outlined plans for Jamaica to take part in additional qualifying tournaments in 2024, together with the Pan Continentals and World Combined Doubles occasions. These initiatives are a part of the affiliation’s strategic plan to foster future development and competitiveness in curling.
“We’re dedicated to increasing our presence in worldwide competitions and showcasing the expertise and willpower of Jamaican curlers on the worldwide stage,” Robertson affirmed, outlining the federation’s proactive strategy to competitors.
Along with aggressive endeavors, Curling Jamaica is concentrated on increasing its membership base and growing native expertise. With membership rising from three to 25 people, the affiliation goals to offer alternatives for Jamaicans to be taught and excel within the sport. Robertson emphasised the significance of inside development and monetary stability to help the group’s long-term aims.
Finally, Robertson articulated the federation’s overarching aim: to domesticate a cohort of Jamaican curlers who will compete on the highest degree and safe Olympic gold inside the subsequent 12 to 16 years. By dedication, strategic planning, and neighborhood engagement, Curling Jamaica is set to appreciate its imaginative and prescient of Olympic success by 2040.
