President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. commended the country’s national grassroots sports program for the revival of sports participation across all ages following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during his third State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City.

“Grassroots and sports-for-all programs are back in the mainstream catering to Filipinos of all ages,” PBBM said.

He emphasized that these programs not only provide a platform for identifying new athletes to represent the country internationally but also contribute to promoting health and wellness, particularly among the youth.

The President mainly expressed gratitude to the recent hosts of the country’s largest grassroots sports competition, Palarong Pambansa, namely Marikina City and Cebu City.

“As we speak, 28 of our finest athletes are competing in Paris now for the glory of the Philippines” the President added.

Beyond discovering national pride, these grassroots sports programs also prioritize the health and well-being of citizens, especially the youth.

Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Richard Bachmann thanked the President for his dedication to enhancing sports development from grassroots to elite levels.

Bachmann highlighted the agency’s continuous efforts throughout the year to implement various programs benefiting young athletes, women, the indigenous sector, and our national training pool, aligning with the administration’s drive for inclusive governance.

He also emphasized ongoing upgrades in sports facilities to ensure better equipment and resources for all athletes in their pursuit for a winning journey.

“The PSC remains instrumental in advancing the Bagong Pilipinas governance of the Marcos Administration. We are committed to extending government services across the country, ensuring that our policies benefit all sports stakeholders and support every aspiring athlete in achieving their goals for their families and the nation,” Bachmann said.

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