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PH Sports Institute to put focus on scientific training

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WITH the revival of the Philippine Sports Institute, a lot of emphasis will be put on the scientific training of athletes both in the grassroots and elite level.

Philippine Sports Commission Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez said this before he and members of the board of commissioners began a three-day conference at the Tagaytay Highlands set from Thursday to Saturday.

“It’s no longer about practicing. It’s about the scientific training of athletes and other aspects,” said Ramirez in a radio interview.

Ramirez said when the PSI is relaunched on Jan. 16, a new sports science building will rise at the Philsports Complex in Pasig City.

This will replace the old Philippine Center for Sports Medicine Bldg. at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Vito Cruz, Manila.

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New and modern facilities and equipment worth around P50 million are going to be purchased for the high-performance training center that will be placed under the supervision of National Training Director Marc Velasco.

The equipment will also be made available to athletes who will train in the 12 regional training centers that will be established in the provinces.

Ramirez added that the facilities will be ready by next year, in time for the country’s preparations for the 2018 Asian Games and the Tokyo Olympics.

As for 2017, while national athletes prepare for the Southeast Asian Games, the PSC will focus on supporting the exposure of potential medalists to other international meets.

“For the NSAs, it’s our target to support the potential gold medalists in the SEA Games, the Asian Games and the Olympics. Our focus is there,” added Ramirez.

During their meeting in Tagaytay, Ramirez added that talks will center  on the grassroots development program of the national sports associations.

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