Athletes must have a solid support system that begins right from the beginning of their sports career, and not only when they have already won medals for the country.
Growing up, I had always been fortunate to have parents who were not only supportive of mygoals but understood what it takes to achieve those goals. Being former athletes themselves, they understood how much dedication and hard work were necessary to be competitive among top athletes. They knew how important it is to have easy access to a training facility and the right coaches, and that I needed exposure to competitions both locally and internationally.
Whether it's support from your family, coach, or public or private institutions, no man is an island. Success is a team effort, in any sport—just like many other areas of life. Just a year ago I got the chance to be in the pilot batch of the Atletang Ayala Program, an initiative by Ayala Corporation through the Ayala Center for Excellence in Sports.
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