Jamaica and France Sign Agreement to Strengthen Sports Cooperation
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—Jamaica and the People’s Republic of France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation in Sports.
MOU Objectives
Under the MOU, both countries will have opportunities to partner in activities encouraging the exchange of programming experience, good practice, skills training, performance research, and technical expertise.
Signed Agreement
Sports Minister Olivia Grange and Ambassador of the People’s Republic of France Olivier Guyonvarch signed the MOU earlier this week.
Commitment to Cooperation
Grange said that the MOU affirms both countries’ commitment to supporting the already established cooperation between sports structures of excellence in Jamaica and France.
She commended the Faculty of Sports at the University of the West Indies and the Centre of Resources, Expertise, and Performances in Sports (CREPS) in Antilles-Guyane for their continued effort to partner and advance the work between the institutions.
“The sector is better for it,” she added.
Friendship and Collaboration
Grange also lauded the friendship between the two countries, noting that it was recently demonstrated when the Ministry assisted with the coordination of the 2024 Road to Paris Olympics, which was held on March 14, 2024.
She said the event allowed both countries to collaborate on having the symbolic baton passed from country to country and for students studying French in schools across the island to participate in the relay event.
The students were also exposed to nontraditional sporting disciplines, such as Archery, Gymnastics, and Taekwondo.
“Such a friendship in the international discourse supports an environment that both preserves and promotes the integrity of sports, reflects positive governance, and allows for accessibility for all persons whose lives are impacted by sports,” Minister Grange said.
Conclusion
The MOU is a significant step forward in the partnership between Jamaica and France, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on the sports sector in both countries.
FAQs
Q: What is the purpose of the MOU?
A: The MOU aims to strengthen cooperation in sports between Jamaica and France, promoting the exchange of programming experience, good practice, skills training, performance research, and technical expertise.
Q: Who signed the MOU?
A: Sports Minister Olivia Grange and Ambassador of the People’s Republic of France Olivier Guyonvarch signed the MOU.
Q: What are the benefits of the MOU?
A: The MOU will allow for increased cooperation and collaboration between sports structures of excellence in Jamaica and France, promoting the development of sports and science in both countries.