SEN. Bong Go expressed confidence that the country would excel in sports competitions, citing the progress shown by Filipino athletes on the regional stage.
On Wednesday, Go sponsored Senate Resolution 227 honoring the Philippine delegation for its strong showing at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand last December.
“I am quite sure that our country will become a strong contender in future competitions, and we will be dubbed as a ‘sports powerhouse in Asia,’” Go said in Filipino and English during his sponsorship speech.
He underscored the importance of inter-agency coordination and cooperation with the private sector, stressing that an athlete’s success depends on a unified support system.
“This achievement also highlights the importance of bringing together all of our sports agencies, like the Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee, and the private stakeholders, for the welfare and success of our athletes,” he said.
“We must unite and support a strong and effective system for our athletes,” Go said, adding that assistance should go beyond funding alone.
“To our athletes, you have become a symbol of strength and a great source of inspiration to our fellow countrymen, who continue to give us hope in the face of adversity,” the senator said.
“Our Filipino athletes have proven time and again their undying devotion and have even unified the country through sports. Thus, upholding the true spirit of patriotism,” he added.
Go vowed to continue pushing for programs for athlete welfare and sports development. He also emphasized the role of sports in steering young people away from harmful activities.
“As your Senate committee chairman on sports, rest assured, I will continue to pursue sports development programs and initiatives that will promote the welfare of our athletes, to help restore our rightful place in the world of sports,” he said.
