SANTO DOMINGO.- The Executive Committee of Centro Caribe Sports and its President Luis Mejía, regret the passing of Judy Simons, former President of the Bermuda Olympic Association, and until last October, member of the Board of our organization, which occurred on Wednesday night, January 3, 2024.

Simons served the Olympic movement in the various sporting bodies such as the International Olympic Committee, Panam Sports, CANOC, Commonwealth Games Federation, as well as Centro Caribe Sports, with her ideals as a leader.

“I am still shocked by the passing of our Bermuda leader, Judy Simons, who accompanied us full time in the management of Centro Caribe Sports. Her passing last night shocks us enormously.”, said President Mejia through a press release.

He continued, “I still remember the emotion of the recognition we gave her in Chile last October.”

Judy Simons was a member of Centro Caribe Sports in different positions, as treasurer, third Vice President and President of the Ethics Commission during the 2019-2023 management, where she was a member of the regional sports organization.

Last October at the General and Election Assembly of Centro Caribe Sports, Judy Simons was recognized for her contributions by the Executive Committee, after she made the decision to retire as a leader.