FORMER national team athlete Dale Evangelista is the new chairman of the Manila Sports Council (MASCO).
Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno-Domagoso recently appointed to the MASCO, the 46-year-old Evangelista, who used to play for the national water polo team and saw action in numerous international competitions.
Evangelista also helped the water polo coaching staff for several years under former mentor Rey Galang.
“I’m very much thankful to be given an opportunity by Mayor Isko to serve our beloved City of Manila and for his trust and confidence. It’s such a huge honor,” said Evangelista, who also served as chairman of Barangay 56 in Tondo.
Evangelista said the focus now is to form a strong Team Manila for Batang Pinoy this year in General Santos City.
Tryouts will soon be held to determine the composition of the squad.
“The instruction of Mayor Isko is very clear —he wants to see programs that will help our grassroots’ development, he wants to see athletes from the city capital make the national team, and he wants these things to be standardized to ensure continuity within the MASCO program,” said Evangelista.
He added that the city is considering the revival the Manila Youth Games, the Manila Marathon, and the holding of tournaments for esports.