Filipina athletes honored at 1st Women in Sports Awards
SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go, head of the Senate Committee on Sports, personally expressed his admiration and support for Filipino women athletes during the 1st Women in Sports Awards held at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila on Wednesday, March 20.
The ceremony, which coincided with Women’s Month, became an avenue for the senator to recognize the invaluable contributions of women athletes to the Philippines and reaffirm his commitment to the sports sector.
In his speech, Senator Go emphasized the role of sports in steering Filipinos away from drugs and other vices. By supporting the sports sector, Go maintains his advocacy for promoting a healthy and disciplined lifestyle among Filipinos, illustrating the profound impact sports can have on societal well-being.
“As chair of the Committee on Sports, I assure you of my continued commitment to support and enhance the sports sector in the Philippines to the best of my capacity. Bukas po ang aking opisina para sa inyong lahat lalung-lalo na po sa ating mga athletes. In my own small capacity as your chairman po sa Committees on Sports and Health, tutulungan ko po kayo sa abot ng aking makakaya,” Go affirmed.
“Mahalaga po ang papel ng sports sa ating lipunan. Higit pa sa pagiging libangan po, ito ay isang mahalagang kasangkapan sa paghubog ng karakter ng ating mga kabataan. Sa bawat pagtakbo, paglundag, mga panalo man o pagkatalo natututo tayo ng disiplina, pakikipagtulungan, at integridad. Naniniwala ako na isang paraan ang sports para maipagpatuloy ang kampanya laban sa iligal na droga. Get into sports, stay away from drugs to keep healthy and fit,” he expressed.
