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With next year’s Tokyo Games heralded as the country’s best chance to win its first Olympic gold, 1Pacman Partylist Vice President Mikee Romero asked all sports leaders and key stakeholders on Monday to award the newly elected Committee Chair Philippine Olympian (POC) Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino all the support he needs to realize that long-awaited dream.
On a day that the country celebrated the anniversary of the birth of revolutionary hero Andrés Bonifacio, Romero said that it is time to revolutionize Philippine sports and make a difference in international competitions such as the Olympic Games.
“First of all, I would like to congratulate my good friend Cong. Bambol, for securing a full four-year term this time. It’s a tough job to be POC president, but I know you can handle it as an experienced leader both as an athlete and as a politician. “ said the former godfather of amateur basketball.
Tolentino, who represents the city of Tagaytay in the House of Representatives, beat archery chief Clint Aranas in another very close election last Friday for his first four-year term.
But to make the Olympic dream come true, Romero urged everyone to come together and end the “sports policy” that has slowed the growth of some sports.
“We have to plan and work as one because the next Tokyo Games are really our best chance. No more politics in sports because it destroys the three values of Olympism which are excellence, friendship and respect ”. Romero said.
“They better work with Cong. Bambol for the sake of Filipino sports,Romero added, noting that the support of Filipinos working in the vibrant city of Tokyo will have a huge impact on the performance of PH betting.
The cycling boss, however, will have his hands full next year.
In addition to the Tokyo Games that were rescheduled in July due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), national athletes will also prepare for the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam, the IV Asian Youth Games and the VI Games Asian Beach Games in China, and the VI Asian Martial Arts and Indoor Games in Thailand.
“With so many international tournaments next year, I hope our elite athletes receive the proper training for Cong. Bambol will need financial support from the government and the private sector, ”said Romero, who is one of the leaders of the National Federation of Polo Players of the Philippines (PNFPP).
But Romero is pleased to observe the continued training of boxers Eumir Marcial and Irish Magno, pole vaulter EJ Obiena and gymnast Carlos Yulo, all of whom have already qualified for the quadrennial show.
“They are the best gold medal prospects in the country so far, but I look forward to more qualifiers.Romero said.
Those with realistic chances of making the grade are Rio de Janeiro 2016 silver medal winner Hydilyn Diaz, weightlifter; boxers Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam, Rogen Ladon and Ian Clark Bautista; and golfers Yuka Saso and Bianca Pagdanganan.
“They say the more the better, but for us, the more athletes we can send, the greater opportunities we will have. said Romero, who is hopeful that other national bets will excel in the respective qualifiers set early next year.
