The Filipino Chinese Amateur Athletic Federation (FCAAF) led by its president She Yi Jing, executive vice president William Castro, vice president Hong Jin Ming and several directors paid a courtesy visit to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).
They were warmly welcomed by PSC chairman John Patrick Gregorio and two commissioners, who expressed appreciation for FCAAF’s continuous efforts in supporting sports development in the Filipino-Chinese community.
Gregorio cited his concern for promoting sports disciplines where the Chinese community has shown strong performance and interest, such as martial arts, table tennis, swimming and track and field.
She presented FCAAF’s current programs, challenges and requests for support, particularly in securing more training venues and equipment for swimming and track and field.
Gregorio shared several possible areas of cooperation, including sending elite Filipino athletes to China for advanced training.
FCAAF has already achieved notable results through its partnership with the Xiamen City Bureau of Sports, where more than ten Filipino Chinese athletes in track and field, table tennis and swimming have joined the Philippine national teams.
Some of the athletes are set to represent the country in the upcoming ASEAN Games in December 2025.
Both PSC and FCAAF agreed to pursue closer collaboration in developing local sports talents.
FCAAF said it would continue to assist in sending more Filipino athletes to study and train in China under the cooperation framework.
