THE Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) established on Thursday its 'French Connection' whose mission is to help guarantee the preparedness both physically and mentally of Filipino...
THE Philippine Olympic Committee established on Thursday its 'French Connection' whose mission is to help guarantee the preparedness both physically and mentally of Filipino athletes who qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.'We in the POC are making sure our qualified athletes are well-prepared and acclimatized for the Paris Olympics,' said POC president Rep. Abraham 'Bambol' Tolentino after sealing the partnership with officials of the City of Metz in France.
The MOA covers the use of sports facilities for practically all sports as well as accommodation and food for Filipino athletes who qualify for the Games.'The qualified athletes will train here for two months before the Olympics open,' Tolentino said.The Paris Olympics are set 545 days away from July 26 to August 11.The two-month pre-Olympic training is a never-done-before endeavor by the POC, according to Tolentino.
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