Singapore Premier League matches postponed as mark of respect for late FAS president Lim Kia Tong

SPL soccer will resume on Oct 1, with Tanjong Pagar United taking over the Younger Lions and Tampines Rovers going through Geylang Worldwide.

All different home league fixtures that might have taken place between Wednesday and Sep 22 have additionally been referred to as off and rescheduled. This impacts the Singapore Soccer League 2, Island Broad League, Girls’s Nationwide League and Centre of Excellence Below-17 League.

“Additional updates on all these affected fixtures can be supplied in the end” stated SPL and FAS.

TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR MR LIM

SPL golf equipment have paid tribute to Mr Lim, expressing their shock and grief. 

In a submit on Fb, the Lion Metropolis Sailors stated that they had been “shocked and saddened” to listen to of Mr Lim’s passing. 

“Extending our deepest condolences to the household throughout their time of grief,” stated fellow top-flight facet Hougang United.

In a membership assertion posted on Fb, Tampines Rovers stated it’s deeply saddened by Mr Lim’s dying.

“We lengthen our honest condolences to his household, and together with the Singapore footballing fraternity, thank him for his service to native soccer,” it stated.

Geylang Worldwide despatched its condolences to Mr Lim’s household in a Fb submit: “Geylang Worldwide stands with the Soccer Affiliation of Singapore and wider Singapore soccer household in mourning the lack of its president Mr Lim Kia Tong.”

Balestier Khalsa stated on Fb: “All of us on the membership are grateful for his dedication and contribution to Singapore soccer.”

Albirex Niigata’s academy additionally posted an image of their trainees observing a second of silence earlier than a coaching session.

Membership chairman Daisuke Korenaga paid tribute to Mr Lim on Twitter, including that he had simply met the FAS president final week.

“Certainly, there have been occasions when he was confronted with troublesome issues, however he at all times was an sincere and honest particular person. Might his soul relaxation in peace,” wrote Mr Korenaga in Japanese.

Mr Lim had been on the FAS committee since 1999 earlier than being elected to the highest job in 2017. Previous to his profitable presidential bid, he served as a council member earlier than changing into vice chairman in 2007.