Photo: Quest Prep celebrate winning the Samsung Cup 2014
Kingston, Jamaica – June 7th, 2014 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. closed the finals of the second annual Samsung Cup youth football tournament on June 7th, 2014 in Kingston at University of Technology Stadium and names Quest Prep tournament Champion.
The closing day of the Samsung Cup commenced with the third place match between the runners-up of the Urban and Rural regions. Mona Preparatory and Fullerswood Primary battled on the field, with Mona Prep’s Duncan McKenzie scoring late in the second half edging out its opponent 1-0.
The highlight of the day was the final match between the regional finalists Quest Preparatory and Howard Cook Primary Both regional finalists fought with passion and determination, and in the end, Quest Prep reigned victorious with a score of 6-5 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out.
The tournament closed out with a formal closing ceremony with the presence of players, coaches, families, press and supporters, along with the collaboration of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA), Usain Bolt Foundation, Samsung Cup Ambassador Ricardo “Bibi” Gardner, Karen Gardener, Sales Manager for Samsung Electronics Latin America and Mr. Young Dae Sin, Managing Director for Samsung Electronics Latin America.
The winning team Quest Prep received medals for all players and a team trophy, as well as the grand prize of a Samsung Smart School Classroom fully equipped with Samsung products, gifted to the team’s school thereby more than doubling the value of the initial prize. Samsung Smart School is an innovative total education solution with the latest technology that helps teachers engage students in the learning experience and provides classroom management at heightened levels of efficiency and performance.
The second and third place teams, Howard Cook Primary and Mona Prep, respectively, were also awarded individual medals and team trophies. The Most Valuable Player of the finals was Howard Cooke’s Alex Forbes, who was awarded a Samsung Camera.
The Samsung Cup youth football tournament was initiated in Jamaica to advance sports, wellness and recreation among the country’s youth. Samsung recognizes that young people are the future and is greatly committed to programs that promote values such as teamwork, respect and leadership.
“Throughout its history, Samsung has made use of innovation, the most revolutionary technology and discipline to design the best products in the market. In the same manner, we want to be a part of helping these children become young men and women capable of taking on challenges and succeed in sports, as well as their lives.” said Mr. Young Dae Sin, Managing Director, Samsung Latin America, Miami office. “By promoting the ethics and values of sports at a young age, Samsung seeks to contribute to the social inclusion and personal development of children through sports and education,” added Sin.
Samsung acknowledges its partners including JFF and JISA, Usain Bolt Foundation, and the official hydration partner Pepsi Jamaica Limited., as well as the coaches, staff, family and friends, who made this a memorable experience for all the players competing. “Over the several weeks of the Samsung Cup, we’ve seen what these footballers are truly made of and we want to acknowledge the great teamwork and leadership, courage and resolve, dedication and commitment exhibited throughout the tournament. This has been a thrilling tournament not only for the teams competing, but for everyone who has been watching and cheering on these young players over the last few weeks,” said Karen Gardner, Sales Manager, Samsung Latin America, Miami office.
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