President, Mr. Lim Kia Tong. first elected Football Association of Singapore(FAS). President since 2017 passed away aged, 70 in Singapore.
“The FAS is devastated to receive news of the sudden passing of our President, Mr. Lim Kia Tong. Mr. Lim had served as the first elected FAS President since 2017 and was a dedicated servant of the sport he loved.” FAS said on official statement.
“From tomorrow, Thursday 15 September 2022, the FAS will be setting up a tribute space in the lobby of the FAS office at Jalan Besar Stadium for those who would like to pay their respects.”
“On behalf of the FAS Council, secretariat, and the wider football fraternity, we send our deepest condolences to the family of the late Mr. Lim during their time of grief”
Mr Lim was first elected president of FAS in April 2017 after his Team Lim Kia Tong defeated Mr. Bill Ng’s Team Game Changers 30-13. He was re-elected unopposed as president of the FAS for a second four-year term in 2021.
A criminal litigation lawyer, Mr. Lim had been on the FAS committee since 1999. He was first a council member before becoming vice president in 2007, prior to his election as president.
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