Jamaican official makes Paralympic history
Published:Thursday | August 29, 2024 | 11:37 AM
Sodia Peters has created history in becoming the first Jamaican technical official to officiate at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.
Peters is serving as a qualified International Official (ITO) in the sport of track and field.
She also holds the distinction of being the first Jamaican to officiate at the World Para Athletics Championships last year in Tokyo, Japan.
Christopher Samuda, president of the Jamaica Paralympic Association (JPA), congratulated Peters on her achievement, describing her as an inspiration for other Jamaicans.
“The JPA believes in the power of our people in empowering them to become powerhouses of realised dreams. Sodia's achievements will electrify others to become and the JPA is here to ignite aspirations.”
- Gregory Bryce
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