Philippine Sports Commission Commissioner and officer in charge Arnold Agustin welcomed over 300 para athletes in Davao City as the ‘Differently-Abled Sports for Life’ (DAS4Life) Para Games opens today at the University of Mindanao field.
Agustin thanked all the participants and assured them of the PSC continued support reminding that “one of the agency’s priorities is helping our para athletes discover grassroots talents through these kind of events.”
“Aside from the R.A. 6847, we are also mandated by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities (UNCRPD) through Article 30 ‘to promote the inclusion of PWDs in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport,’” added Agustin.
Meantime, Davao City Vice Mayor Bernard E. Al-ag was elated with the equipment donated by PSC, saying: “We will use this for the development of our para athletes.”
National Council on Disability Affairs Board of Directors Member James Infiesto assured that “we will continue to support and work hand-in-hand with the PSC in strengthening the morale of our PWDs.”
Participants, ages 24 and below, will compete today in chess and volleyball at the University of Mindanao, table tennis at Rizal Park, athletics and goal ball at People’s Park and wheelchair basketball at Barangay 35-D covered court.
