
Top officials of FISU and FESSAP (Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines) guested in People’s TV Sports to inform the public of the 7th World University Cycling Championship in Tagaytay City. FISU Vice President Yang Liguo and his assistant Zhu Yitong of the Federation of University Sports of China (FUSC), FESSAP President David Ong and FISU Legal Committee member Atty. Maria Luz Arzaga-Mendoza took turns in discussing the cycling championship, FISU, FESSAP and sports in general.
FESSAP President David Ong started with a brief discussion of the 7th World University Cycling Championship. He explained the different events as well as the choice of Tagaytay City as venue. He also took the opportunity to thank the local government of Tagaytay City Mayor Agnes Tolentino, Department of Interior & Local Government Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento and Bureau of Immigration’s Commissioner Ronaldo Geron for their tremendous support to the athletes and organizers. The FESSAP president confirmed the participation of 16 countries in the event.
He too announced that the Philippines won the hosting rights of the 2018 FISU’s World University Golf Championship which will be held from March 22 to 25, 2018.
FISU Legal Committee member Atty. Maria Luz Arzaga-Mendoza, on the other hand, touched on the sensitive issue of eligibility of Filipino student-athletes to FISU events. She lamented the fact that due to too much politics, Filipino student-athletes are being prevented to play in FISU sporting events. She likewise mentioned that other people tried to get FISU recognition for their own group in the past. But all is settled now and FESSAP is the only entity recognized by FISU. FESSAP, Atty. Arzaga-Mendoza added, is endorsed and recognized by Commission on Higher Education (CHED). She reiterated several times that Filipino student-athletes must be given the opportunity to play at world level competitions without suffering any backlash from selfish sports leaders. Lawyer Arzaga-Mendoza also informed the public that FISU is not only about sports but education as well. FISU, Lawyer Arzaga-Mendoza said, offers scholarships to students who wish to study sports education and management.
Lastly, FISU Vice President Yang Liguo, through his interpreter Mr. Zhu Yitong, explained how China is so successful in sports. He said that China prioritizes sports. Cycling, however, remains a not-so-popular sport in China. Thus, he is excited to see the turnout of the cycling championship in Tagaytay. Mr. Yang said that it his first time to visit the Philippines and would love to see the beautiful places and taste the great food in the country.
Before their TV guesting ended, FISU and FESSAP officials extended their invitation to the public to watch and enjoy the cycling competitions in Tagaytay City from March 16 to 20. The guesting ended with the host of the show wishing FISU and FESSAP great success.
The PTV Sports is hosted by Dennis Principe.
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FESSAP President David Ong started with a brief discussion of the 7th World University Cycling Championship. He explained the different events as well as the choice of Tagaytay City as venue. He also took the opportunity to thank the local government of Tagaytay City Mayor Agnes Tolentino, Department of Interior & Local Government Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento and Bureau of Immigration’s Commissioner Ronaldo Geron for their tremendous support to the athletes and organizers. The FESSAP president confirmed the participation of 16 countries in the event.
He too announced that the Philippines won the hosting rights of the 2018 FISU’s World University Golf Championship which will be held from March 22 to 25, 2018.
FISU Legal Committee member Atty. Maria Luz Arzaga-Mendoza, on the other hand, touched on the sensitive issue of eligibility of Filipino student-athletes to FISU events. She lamented the fact that due to too much politics, Filipino student-athletes are being prevented to play in FISU sporting events. She likewise mentioned that other people tried to get FISU recognition for their own group in the past. But all is settled now and FESSAP is the only entity recognized by FISU. FESSAP, Atty. Arzaga-Mendoza added, is endorsed and recognized by Commission on Higher Education (CHED). She reiterated several times that Filipino student-athletes must be given the opportunity to play at world level competitions without suffering any backlash from selfish sports leaders. Lawyer Arzaga-Mendoza also informed the public that FISU is not only about sports but education as well. FISU, Lawyer Arzaga-Mendoza said, offers scholarships to students who wish to study sports education and management.
Lastly, FISU Vice President Yang Liguo, through his interpreter Mr. Zhu Yitong, explained how China is so successful in sports. He said that China prioritizes sports. Cycling, however, remains a not-so-popular sport in China. Thus, he is excited to see the turnout of the cycling championship in Tagaytay. Mr. Yang said that it his first time to visit the Philippines and would love to see the beautiful places and taste the great food in the country.
Before their TV guesting ended, FISU and FESSAP officials extended their invitation to the public to watch and enjoy the cycling competitions in Tagaytay City from March 16 to 20. The guesting ended with the host of the show wishing FISU and FESSAP great success.
The PTV Sports is hosted by Dennis Principe.
(gcl)