The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) celebrated the historic gold medal win of the nation's men's curling team at the 9th Asian Games by rewarding each member with $5,000 in cash incentives.
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) showered its historic men's curling team with appreciation and cash incentives before they departed for Switzerland on Monday. Despite the gold medal itself being priceless, POC President Abraham 'Bambol' Tolentino ensured the team was recognized for their extraordinary achievement.
The team, consisting of Marc Pfister, Christian Haller, Enrico Pfister, Alen Frei, alternate Benjo Delarmente (also Curling Pilipinas President), and Jessica Pfister, received $5,000 each as a token of gratitude from the POC Executive Board during a pre-flight lunch at the New World Hotel in Makati City. Tolentino acknowledged that the monetary reward could never fully compensate for their dedication, effort, and personal expenses incurred throughout their journey. However, he emphasized that it was a small gesture to express the POC's profound appreciation for their historic accomplishment. \The team, hailing from Switzerland but representing the Philippines in the 9th Asian Games, had made significant investments to compete in international tournaments leading up to the Harbin Games. Tolentino highlighted the financial burden associated with funding their participation in such high-level events, particularly in a niche sport like curling. Prior to officially competing under the Philippine flag as a fully recognized POC member, the team had poured their resources into their campaign. \The team's historic triumph in Harbin has paved the way for future endeavors. Tolentino announced that the POC is actively taking steps to support the team and other winter sports athletes in their pursuit of qualifying for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The focus is now on securing a first-ever Winter Olympics medal for the Philippines, building upon the momentum generated by this remarkable achievement
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