The Barbados Football Association (BFA) was founded in 1910
and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2010.
The
Barbados Football Association (BFA) has today issued an official statement
regarding the passing of former BFA General Secretary, Jai Jebodhsingh.
“The
Barbados Football Association (BFA) is deeply saddened to hear of the passing
of former BFA General Secretary Jailal ‘Jai’ Jebodhsingh.
Known
as ‘one of Barbados’ football heroes of the 1970s’ and the ‘father of UWI
sports’ at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus, Jai Jebodhsingh,
a French lecturer and Past President of the Caribbean University Sports
Association (CUSA), is credited as the driving force behind the inception of an
extra-curricular sports programme for past and present students at UWI.
With
a particular passion for football, in 1975 Jai established the annual
inter-faculty league and knockout football competitions. This was an important platform
for footballers to obtain playing experience and additionally allowed local women’s
football to grow, at a time where there was no competitive women’s league in
Barbados.
Jebodhsingh
was also a Coach and an attacking forward on Cave Hill’s football team.
During
his time as BFA General Secretary, he encouraged the formation of Parish
Leagues and promoted a philosophy of ‘football for all’ across the island.
The
BFA extends heartfelt condolences to Jai’s family and loved ones, and thanks Jai
for his extensive contribution and dedication to the development of football and
sports in Barbados.”
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Caption: Former
BFA General Secretary Jai Jebodhsingh (image credit The Nation Newspaper).
Media
enquires:
Amy
Goulding
BFA Communications Director
+1 (246) 820 8695
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