Senator Christopher Go will conduct a post-evaluation of the country’s participation during the Olympics and other international sports competitions in a bid to identify gaps and create opportunities to enhance sports programs.
Go filed Senate Resolution No. 1160 directing the Senate Committee on Sports to conduct an inquiry to evaluate the participation of the Philippines in the 2024 Paris Olympics and other sporting competitions.
The resolution emphasizes the constitutional mandate as outlined in Section 19 Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution: “The State shall promote physical education and encourage sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports, including training for international competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry.”
The resolution, initiated by Go and his colleagues, articulates a clear path forward in further improving the Philippine government’s efforts and encouraging multi-sectoral participation to boost the overall system supporting athletes in their respective endeavors.
The senator noted that assessment will not only cover the immediate concerns that emerged during the Olympics but also broader strategies for fostering excellence in sports.
