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PRESIDENT Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. commended the country’s national grassroots sports program and the revival of sports participation across all ages following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during his third State of the Nation at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City.
He emphasized that these programs not only provide a platform for identifying new athletes to represent the country internationally but also contribute to promote health and wellness, particularly among the youth. “As we speak, 28 of our finest athletes are competing in Paris now for the glory of the Philippines” the President added.
Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richard Bachmann thanked the President for his dedication to enhancing sports development from grassroots to elite levels.
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