POC urges PSC to release P2 million for curling gold medalists

The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) is urging the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to release P2 million in incentives to the national curling team that won a historic gold medal at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China.

Abraham Tolentino, president of the POC and Tagaytay City Mayor, emphasized the importance of these incentives for the athletes' training as they prepare for next year's Winter Olympics qualifier in Italy.

The delay in releasing the incentives could negatively impact the momentum of the curling team, which won a first-ever gold medal for both the Philippines and Southeast Asia in any winter sport.

Prior to their victory, the curlers had been competing at their own expense without government support.

Tolentino expressed hope that the PSC would release the incentives soon to avoid hindering the team's preparations for qualification.

The POC has already provided $5,000 to the team before they left for further training abroad.