Sports leaders nagkaisa

MANILA, Philippines — Muling nagpahayag ng “Suporta at Pagkakaisa” ang mga sports leaders ng bansa para masiguro ang tagumpay sa hosting ng 30th Southeast Asian Games ngayong Nobyembre 30-Disyembre 11 sa New Clark City-Tarlac, Subic, Metro Manila at Tagaytay City.

Dinaluhan nina POC acting president Joey Romasanta, dating POC president Ricky Vargas, POC presidential candidates Rep. Abraham Tolentino ng cycling at Philip Ella Juico ng athletics, Phisgoc chairman at House of Representatives Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, PSC chairman William Ramirez, Executive Sec, Salvador Medialdea at Sen. Bong Go ang pagtitipon kahapon sa Heroes Hall ng Malacañang Palace.

“This meeting is called within the walls of Malacañang Palace to show that President Duterte is gi-ving his 100% support to the country’s hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games,” sabi ni Medialdea sa harap ng mga sports leaders at mahigit 300 atleta ng Team Philippines.

Hinikayat ni Medial-dea ang lahat na isantabi muna ang mga pagkakaiba sa layunin at magkaisa para sa bansa at mga atletang Pilipino.

“We have to set aside differences and join hands in unity for the country and the Filipino athletes. The preparation for the hosting and the training of our athletes should be at the forefront of everyone’s mind. We call all NSAs to support the hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Loyal and true only to the Filipino athletes and love for our sports,” dagdag ni Medialdea.

Dumalo rin si Gilas Pilipinas head coach Yeng Guiao at SBP president Al Panlilio,  dating POC president Celso Dayrit at Philippine Paralympic Committee head Michael Barredo.

“As the chief of the government’s sporting arm, I am heavily invested into ensuring that whatever the situation and political climate, our athletes are shielded and given the support they need to focus on their goals of victory.” Ayon naman kay Ramirez na siya rin ang Chef de Mission ng Philippine delegation para sa 2019 Sea Games.

Para naman kay Caye-tano hindi masasayang ang lahat kung magkakaisa at magtulungan para sa ika-apat na hosting ng bansa ng Sea Games.

“Hindi po ito masasayang Secretary (Medialdea). May disagreements man, may konting pitikan man, in the end, as Sen. Bong Go said, one country tayo, one team, we will go for the gold. So, let us win as one and we can only win as one if we plan as one so please join us in the last phase of the planning,” ani Cayetano.