PSC aims to establish regional training centers across Philippines
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick "Pato" Gregorio aims to strengthen the country's grassroots program by establishing National Training Centers across regions.
Gregorio emphasized that athlete development should not be confined to Metro Manila and highlighted President Ferdinand "Marcos Jr.’s vision for regional training centers.
The PSC chief has initiated discussions with various National Sports Associations (NSAs) to design training centers based on NSA concepts and talent identification.
Gregorio cited the success of young Filipino weightlifters from Zamboanga as an example of regional specialization in sports development.
Targeted sites for training centers include Ilocos Norte, Baguio, Bataan, Tarlac, Tayabas (Quezon), Batangas, Cavite, Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, Zamboanga, and Siargao, each focusing on specific sports like weightlifting, boxing, surfing, and football.
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