FWCF urges strict weather safety measures at school sporting events after lightning strike injures two Denbigh footballers

November 11, 2026

Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) is calling for greater vigilance and strict adherence to weather-related safety protocols at school sporting events.

The appeal follows reports that two Denbigh High School footballers, Omarion Wright and Lashawn Barnaby, were hospitalised after a lightning strike during yesterday’s ISSA Dacosta Cup quarter-final clash against Cornwall College in Montego Bay, St. James.

They are said to have been discharged from hospital last night and are scheduled for a follow-up with doctors.

The Foundation’s Youth Policy Committee Member, Jordaina Denton says the incident raises serious concerns about the measures in place to protect student-athletes and other participants when dangerous weather conditions threaten outdoor sporting events.

She said, lightning and thunderstorms are not risks to be taken lightly, and the appropriate safety protocols must be observed to prevent children and others from being exposed to potentially life-threatening situations.

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