It is all systems go for the ASEAN Schools
Games (ASG) Golf Championship to be hosted by the Philippines in November. This
activity aims to further “cement the bond of sportsmanship and cultural
exchange among student-athletes in South East Asia.”
Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC said that all the
necessary preparations and logistic support to ensure the smooth conduct of the
annual ASG are in place.
“We are confident that we can successfully host this
event with the full support of our partners from the government and the private
sector.”
DepEd, the Philippine agency overseeing the ASEAN sports
meet, has recently inked an agreement with the International Container Terminal
Services Inc. (ICTSI) Foundation to co-manage the staging of the golf leg of
the region-wide sporting event.
The ASG Golf Championship will be held on November 25 to 29
at the Splendido Taal Golf Club. The governing council of the ASG has recently
held a Chef-de-Mission meeting at the venue to check the on-going preparations
and clarify any concerns.
This early, the delegation from Thailand has expressed
appreciation for the preparations being put in place.” The golf venue is
beautiful, the food, the hotel and hospitality are all very good.”
Another Thai delegate said: “The golf course has strong
winds unlike in my country that is why I believe this is going to be an
exciting tournament.”
Education Assistant Secretary Tonisito Umali, who is
directly in charge of tournament preparations, said that DepEd is ready to host
the event and is looking forward to hosting the full ASG next year, “This ASG
golf tournament will serve as a practice run for the full ASEAN Schools Games,
which the Philippines will be hosting next year.”
The Philippines, through DepEd, is an active member of the
ASEAN Schools Sports Council, which conducts the annual ASG. It aims to enhance
friendship among students around the ASEAN region and provide opportunities for
school athletes to engage in sports and cultural exchange.
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