A contingent of managers and athletes of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) paid a Courtesy Call to Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen at King\u2019s House this morning.<\/p>\n

The Governor-General warmly welcomed the group and described their visit as \u201cspecial\u201d and \u201cmeaningful.\u201d He congratulated the athletes for qualifying for the Games and presented each team member with tokens from his I Believe Initiative<\/em><\/strong> social programme.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will give you some tokens with the I Believe<\/em><\/strong> logo. I want you to believe <\/em>in yourself and believe<\/em> in your potential. The I Believe Initiative<\/em> <\/strong>is about Using what is right with Jamaica to fix what is wrong with Jamaica.<\/em><\/strong> And, you are <\/em>what is right with Jamaica,\u201d Sir Patrick stated.<\/p>\n

The Governor-General observed that \u201cJamaican athletes command the respect of all who watch the sport around the world. We expect you to do well.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 He added, \u201cYou have the support of the entire nation. You have my support. Do well and keep the flag flying high as you are in Tokyo.\u201d<\/p>\n

While inspiring the athletes to continue unleashing their greatness and be \u2018extra<\/em><\/strong>ordinary\u2019, The Governor-General reminded them to listen to their coaches, work hard, and be careful as the world is still in a pandemic.<\/p>\n

Jamaican Olympic Team Manager, Ludlow Watts told The Governor-General that despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty regarding the Olympics, the team was able to complete preparation in time, and he is confident they will perform well.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen it comes to the tracks we see ourselves as \u2018war heroes.\u2019 USA, Kenya, Jamaica is how it has been on the track and field arena of the Olympics. We are prepared,\u201d Mr. Watts said.<\/p>\n

Other Olympic Team Officials at the Courtesy Call were Coach Maurice Wilson, Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) 1^{st<\/sup> Vice President, Ian Forbes, and JAAA Management Team Member, Heleen Francis.\u00a0 The Jamaican athletic team members were Ramona Burchell, Tovea Jenkins, Rhonda White, Yanique Thompson, Tyquendo Tracey and Demish Gaye.<\/p>\n}

Several other members of the qualifying Tokyo Olympics team are now in Europe while others are in training camps in various locations. The athletes currently in Jamaican will depart for Tokyo on July 16 and 21, respectively.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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