Never Former, Never Past

Once an Olympian & Paralympian, Always an Olympian & Paralympian

The USOPA-Houston Chapter

The USOPA-Houston Chapter is the Powerhouse of Greatness. The home of more than one hundred impressive Olympians, in which over sixty-five percent are Gold Medalist. The Olympians of Houston summer participation in the Olympic Games has covered more than eight percent of the Games activities.

Our Mission

The United States Olympians and Paralympians Association- Houston’s mission is to inspire and promote positive Olympic momentum within our communities by serving as ambassadors for the sole purpose and progression of the Olympic movement and ideals. We will support the goals of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee by fostering the Olympic values within our communities, encouraging youth to pursue those values, developing the camaraderie among athletes and honoring the individuals who have shared the unique and exclusive experience of representing their nation at the Olympic Games.

Our Goal

Overall Program Goal to build a comprehensive, national Olympian & Paralympian Association that provides service, continuity, and identity. Allowing Olympians and Paralympians to come together in continual to support for Olympians and Paralympians of the future. It is our hope Olympians and Paralympians alike will continue to serve as a link and mentor of other and future Olympians & Paralympians. Involving all Olympians and Paralympians in all aspects of the Movement of Olympism.

The Purpose

The USOPA- Houston Chapter will serve and engage ourselves in heroic efforts to support all Olympians and Paralympians as well as groups and organizations that support and endorse the Olympic movement and the USOC.

The Organization

The USOPA-Houston members will solidarity support its Chapter by participation in organizational chapter meetings, public events, and fundraisers. As members we will also involve ourselves in organizations connected with, affiliated, or interacting with the component members of the Olympic movement.

The Olympic Experience

This unique Olympic experience demonstrates the qualities and extraordinary values that Olympians offer to our communities. As an organization of exemplary Olympians. We can effectively change, influence others, and activate leaders in society through our position as positive role models.

A Letter from Our President

Thank you for visiting the Houston Olympians and Paralympians site. My name is Funmi Jimoh Blakemore, an Olympic finalist at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, and it is an honor to serve as the new president of this extraordinary organization-a true powerhouse of greatness. Our chapter is home to more than one hundred Olympians and Paralympians, with over sixty-five percent having earned gold medals for Houston and Team USA.

As Olympians and Paralympians, we know what it means to strive for excellence, overcome obstacles, and inspire those around us. Our chapter is built on the values of sportsmanship, education, commitment, and unwavering dedication. We are united by the belief that “Once an Olympian & Paralympian, Always an Olympian & Paralympian,” and we are committed to carrying the Olympic and Paralympic spirit into our communities every day.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to empower Houston’s athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and well-being, and to inspire and unite our city through the Olympic and Paralympic movements.

We are proud to be ambassadors for the Olympic movement, fostering camaraderie among athletes and serving as positive role models for the next generation. Our chapter is deeply involved in the community, from mentoring youth at Olympic Day events to supporting adaptive sports and promoting inclusivity across Houston.

We know that only one in every 1.5 million individuals becomes an Olympian or Paralympian, and we cherish the responsibility to give back and lift up others on this journey.

I invite you to join us-whether as a supporter, volunteer, sponsor, or friend. Your support and partnership are invaluable in helping us continue to thrive and to offer Houston’s Olympians and Paralympians every opportunity to shine on the world stage.

Let’s keep inspiring, leading, and making Houston proud-on and off the podium, together.

With gratitude and pride

Yours in Sport,
Funmi Jimoh Blakemore

And Growing!

100+ Houston
Olympians & Paralympians

As an organization of exemplary Olympians, we can effectively change, influence others, and activate leaders in society through our position as positive role models.

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