Bong Go seeks support for young athletesBy The Manila Timeshome/News/Top Stories/Bong Go seeks support for young athletesChristopher Lawrence “Bong” Go has reaffirmed his commitment to push for the long-term development of Philippine sports, starting at the grassroots level. “Batang Pinoy [Games] and such tournaments are participated in by out-of-school youths and children below 15 years old. This is a government program which purpose is to prevent youths from taking drugs,” Go said in Filipino. Go, who is seeking a Senate seat, said he wanted to help develop a comprehensive sports programs that involved young athletes, with the aim of eventually forming capable competitors, who would represent the country in international tilts. Let us support their training from childhood,” he said.

Source: Manila Times February 26, 2019 16:49 UTC