Tabal, PATAFA susubukang magkaayos
MANILA, Philippines - Muling magkakaroon ng tsansa si marathoner Mary Joy Tabal na iapela ang kanyang reinstatement sa national team sa harap ng mga opisyales ng Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association sa kanilang pag-uusap para sa kanyang Olympic bid.
“We’ll meet her at Patafa office Monday afternoon,” wika ni Patafa president Philip Ella Juico.
Nakuha ng Cebu-based na si Tabal ang Olympic grade sa nilahukang Ottawa Marathon sa Canada ngunit hindi makakuha ng tiket sa Rio Games dahil hindi na siya miyembro ng Patafa squad.
Ayon kay Juico, dapat munang isalang ni Tabal ang kanyang sarili sa pro-seso para mapabilang muli sa Phl team.
Lumiham na ang 26- anyos na si Tabal kay Juico na may petsang June 8.
“When I finally made the Olympic qualifying time, I was beyond ecs-tatic as all the hard work put into making the dream of representing the country in sports’ biggest stage paid off. However, I am also certain that while Rio is within reach, I would never get there if I wasn’t part of the national team. I want to represent the country in Rio and I need your approval to reinstate me to be able to do so,” nakasaad sa sulat ni Tabal.
“I am humbly appealing to the Patafa and the board of directors to acknowledge my achievement in making the Olympic grade and accept me back into the Patafa fold. This isn’t only my achievement, but for all Filipinos, and more importantly, the track and field community,” dagdag pa nito.
“Leaving the Phl team was a bold move on my part and if it slighted you in any way, I would like to assure you that I meant no disrespect. I still hold the Patafa….in high regard. Again, leaving was not a sign of disrespect,” sabi ni Tabal sa Patafa chief.
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