The Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) is poised for a busy year ahead, following major decisions taken at its XXII General Assembly.
Bolstered by growing global recognition, CANOC is implementing initiatives to further embed its members in advancing the Caribbean’s Olympic Movement and promoting athletic development across the region.
One milestone move is the incorporation of CANOC in the British Virgin Islands, expected to be completed by year’s end. This advancement follows extensive efforts by CANOC’s Juridical Commission. Simultaneously, a series of consultations are underway to finalize CANOC’s Strategic Plan for 2025-2028, which was shaped by resolutions made in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.
Sustainability Action Plan 2025-2030
A partnership with Deloitte, initiated at the General Assembly with Deloitte’s Jesse Rybeck, is progressing during meetings alongside the ANOC Assembly in Cascais, Portugal. CANOC had also planned to introduce its Sustainability Action Plan 2025-2030 at ANOC’s General Assembly on October 31, underscoring the committee’s commitment to supporting the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
CANOC’s collaboration with the University of the West Indies (UWI) has paved the way for its involvement in the inaugural Sport and Health Capacity Development Initiative workshop, led by the IOC and WHO. This program, hosted by UWI in Kingston, Jamaica, aims to foster active lifestyles globally. Once finalized, CANOC will be central to implementing this program across the Caribbean, including two-level educational initiatives and joint sports research projects with UWI beginning in 2025.
Additionally, the General Assembly marked a notable increase in CANOC’s environmental engagement, with 19 members now signed onto the Sport for Climate Action Framework—up from seven previously. Only nine members remain, and CANOC is committed to encouraging full participation in the framework by year’s end.
Exploring partnerships
CANOC is also exploring partnerships to position itself as the Caribbean’s hub for the global Sport for All organization, TAFISA, based in Germany, and the Women in High Performance Sport (WISH) initiative led by the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom.
To support its expanding agenda, CANOC’s Marketing Commission is in discussions with potential sponsors and partners, seeking funding to fuel the organization’s growing initiatives. An upcoming MoU with Peru’s National Olympic Committee will activate in January 2025, securing resources for programs directly aligned with CANOC members’ priorities.
With its expanded commitments, CANOC stands united with its members to elevate Caribbean sports for future generations, embodying the shared vision of a stronger, united region.
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