Eala seeks pathways for all athletes; POC eyes harmonious relationship

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA

Noli Eala seeks to sustain the Philippine Sports Commission’s programs for the long term following his appointment as new chairman of the government sports agency.

In a statement Thursday, Sept. 1, Eala said he “will carry out the mandates of the PSC to develop and promote sports in the grassroots as a tool towards nation building and unity, and ensure full and enhanced support of our national athletes in their continued quest to bring honor and glory to our country.”

“We will continue with programs that will further strengthen our sports initiatives,” Eala said.

“We will create pathways for all to get involved in sports while ensuring that elite athletes are provided with all they need to be successful.”

Eala also said the PSC will also reach out to the private sector and harness their support for all stakeholders of sports similar to the golden years of the Gintong Alay program under then President Ferdinand Marcos in the 1980s where elite athletes such as the late Lydia de Vega-Mercado were discovered.

He also vowed the agency will have “a new face and new energy.

Meantime, Philippine Olympic Committee President President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is forward to a harmonious chemistry between the POC and PSC as he praised Malacanang’s choice of Jose Emmanuel “Noli” Eala as chairman.

“A wonderful choice by our President BBM [Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr.] because he [Eala] is a sportsman himself and has been involved in sports for many decades,” Tolentino said. “He surely knows the needs of athletes and coaches in all sports federations.”

Tolentino said he looks forward to a more harmonious relationship between the country’s top sports bodies as he believes Eala will be as active in supporting the national team.

“I expect a good chemistry between the PSC and the POC in achieving common goals for the best of the country. I wish him all the best,” Tolentino said.

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Eala seeks pathways for all athletes; POC eyes harmonious relationship

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA

Noli Eala seeks to sustain the Philippine Sports Commission’s programs for the long term following his appointment as new chairman of the government sports agency.

In a statement Thursday, Sept. 1, Eala said he “will carry out the mandates of the PSC to develop and promote sports in the grassroots as a tool towards nation building and unity, and ensure full and enhanced support of our national athletes in their continued quest to bring honor and glory to our country.”

“We will continue with programs that will further strengthen our sports initiatives,” Eala said.

“We will create pathways for all to get involved in sports while ensuring that elite athletes are provided with all they need to be successful.”

Eala also said the PSC will also reach out to the private sector and harness their support for all stakeholders of sports similar to the golden years of the Gintong Alay program under then President Ferdinand Marcos in the 1980s where elite athletes such as the late Lydia de Vega-Mercado were discovered.

He also vowed the agency will have “a new face and new energy.

Meantime, Philippine Olympic Committee President President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is forward to a harmonious chemistry between the POC and PSC as he praised Malacanang’s choice of Jose Emmanuel “Noli” Eala as chairman.

“A wonderful choice by our President BBM [Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr.] because he [Eala] is a sportsman himself and has been involved in sports for many decades,” Tolentino said. “He surely knows the needs of athletes and coaches in all sports federations.”

Tolentino said he looks forward to a more harmonious relationship between the country’s top sports bodies as he believes Eala will be as active in supporting the national team.

“I expect a good chemistry between the PSC and the POC in achieving common goals for the best of the country. I wish him all the best,” Tolentino said.

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