BAYI’S STATEMENT OF CONCERN

The simple humble from the heart statement was made by Major (rtd) Filbert Bayi many times over each time he was asked to tell the secret of his success in achieving numerous sports achievements. Over the years the above statement became his lifetime motto on whatever he undertook and the philosophy worked all the time as can be witnessed by the many existing public and private projects that have Filbert Bayi's devotion and commitment.

For many years Filbert Bayi had this dream of creating an institution that would create an environment where the existing abundant sports talents can be developed to the full potential. This dream came about after witnessing painful experience where young sports talents had been wasted due to lack of simple but crucial resources and inadequate patronage to hopeful young ones.

Filbert Bayi's long life dream of spreading his philosophy was ultimately realised in the year 2002 and now a trustee has been founded. The foundation has been created to promote the spirit of 'commitment, consistency and sacrifice' to both young and old Tanzanians. Filbert Bayi's strong conviction that participation in sports naturally leads to a healthy individuals at a lower level and a healthy nation at a higher level and ultimately resulted in the creation of this crucial institution where people from all walks of life are welcome to pursue their own individual lifetime dreams of excelling in sports and sports related activities.

Filbert Bayi's persistent determination that led him to making himself a household name as one of the most respected athletes of his time, internally and worldwide. He and his fellows have finally created a stage, a large stage where all Tanzanians can fully display and develop their potentials. The Foundation has come at an opportune moment in Tanzania where there are many sports conscious people who need such a stage to practise and participate in sports activities without fear or discrimination. In addition, the foundation will involve itself fully in supporting sportsmen/women to participate actively in other economic and social activities.