to live, to love, to learn, to leave a legacy… and to laugh along the way
Our country’s ranking in the regional Southeast Asian Games will give us a sneak peek on the country’s future. Not just in sports, but in its overall standing in the community of nations. Our place in the regional games will reflect on the type of people we will have at the helm of our country in the decades ahead.
As we step into 2024, the dreams for Philippine sports are ambitious yet achievable. By investing in youth development, enhancing local leagues, and promoting diverse sports, the Philippines can cultivate a thriving sports culture that not only produces champions but also inspires and unites the nation.
From the country’s successful Olympic foray, to the victories against foreign teams in different ballgames, to individual achievements as well as local developments, the year has blessed us with numerous successes that has brought pride and honor to the land.
We are best suited for – and should therefore concentrate on – bantam sports that are fit for our physique. Let’s stop dreaming of making it big in basketball. We can never match up against the behemoths of other countries. Let’s focus instead on such sports as gymnastics, boxing, weightlifting, table tennis, etc. These are the sports that we can truly make a name for ourselves.
Undoubtedly, the AFP and PNP can play a big role in the propagation of Philippine Sports. First, it can provide a sustainable career path for athletes who have the passion to propagate their respective sports. But more importantly, it has the potential to significantly upgrade the country’s overall sports programs through a comprehensive and systematic grassroots sports development program for the youth, thus helping create a healthier, more disciplined, and more physically and mentally-endowed society.
Lydia leaves behind an indelible mark that remains a source of national pride. Her inspiring journey to the top of her field would pave the way for the next generation of Filipinas – led by Hidilyn Diaz, Alyssa Valdez, Margilyn Didal, Nesthy Petecio, etc – ladies who also did not grow up with the proverbial silver spoon, to fight, to sacrifice, to work hard in order to achieve victory, not just in the sports arenas, but in life’s mightier struggles as well.
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