A CONGRESSMAN on Wednesday said she鈥檚 looking to establish a 鈥渃omprehensive鈥 sports program in Marikina City to bolster Philippines鈥 chances to earn more gold medals in Olympic games and other international competitions.
Marikina Rep. Marjorie Ann Teodoro said she鈥檚 pushing for improved sports infrastructure and enhanced youth sports programs in the city to help athletes 鈥渞each their full potential,鈥 paving the way for increased chances of Filipinos attaining medal finishes in international games.
She鈥檚 also looking at establishing sports clinics in schools throughout Marikina City to provide more sports opportunities for students.
鈥淥ur goal is to develop more professional athletes from Marikina and, one day, have an Olympic gold medalist who will bring honor to our city,鈥 Ms. Teodoro said in a statement. 鈥 Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio
