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Jakroo teams up with Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation

Published:Saturday | November 23, 2024 | 12:08 AM
Driver Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian and Carrie Russell of Jamaica finish a heat during the women’s two-man bobsled competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.
Andy Wong
Driver Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian and Carrie Russell of Jamaica finish a heat during the women’s two-man bobsled competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.

JAKROO, THE online specialty retailer of premium outdoor gear, accessories and apparel, has announced a partnership with Jamaica Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation, the national governing body for the sport of bobsleigh and skeleton in Jamaica.

Jakroo will serve as the official online retail store of licensed Jamaica Bobsleigh & Skeleton apparel and will provide all Jamaica Bobsleigh & Skeleton athletes with official attire.

“We have been keen on identifying the right partner to drive revenue for the programme from merchandise sales as well as equip us to compete at a world-class level,” said Olympian and Chairman of JBSF Nelson ‘Chris’ Stokes. “This partnership with Jakroo will equip our athletes with high-quality, technical gear for competitions, helping to provide them with a competitive edge.”

As the official online retailer for licensed JBSF gear, Jakroo will sell JBSF product on Jamaica Bobsleigh and Skeleton official team store.

Some of the highlighted product offerings will be the JBSF ‘Joey’ Pullover, JBSF ‘Stride’ Long Sleeve and JBSF ‘Stride’ Hoodie.

“The Jamaican Bobsleigh and Skeleton team are an iconic part of sporting history, and we are very excited and proud to be partnering with such an incredible team,” said Brian Opsal, senior director of marketing at Jakroo. “We look forward to outfitting the Jamaica Bobsleigh and Skeleton team in our Jakroo products!”