THE Philippines should follow up its successful showing at the Tokyo Olympics by developing grassroots programs for select sports that suit Filipinos. Granted, the grassroots program is not a new idea, and in the past, there have been many other worthwhile suggestions regarding sports development. But a benefit of any grassroots program is that it encourages young people to take up sports, a healthy activity. To date, the only developed grassroots program in the Philippines is basketball. If only we can develop other athletes at an early age, more Filipinos might become Olympic champions in the future.

Source: Manila Times August 14, 2021 14:26 UTC