IBA, Zambales — The Zambales provincial government has opened a Sports Clinic Program to further develop and hone homegrown athletes and strengthen the competitiveness and performance of local youth in sports competitions.
The program was formally launched by the Provincial Sports Development Office (PSDO) on May 2 and had since attracted the participation of local athletes coming from various disciplines.
SPDO manager Jade Ballesteros said the sports clinic initially offered training in Wushu Sanda, wrestling, boxing, chess, table tennis, and karate at the Zambales Sports Complex Gymnasium.
With the availability of local coaches, the program soon included training in archery, arnis, and basketball, he added.
The Sports Clinic Program was initiated following a strong showing by local athletes in the Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) Games held on March 21 to 27 in Tarlac province and from April 6 t6o 13 Aurora.
The Zambales contingent finished second overall in the said regional sports event, taking home 53 gold, 42 silver, and 79 bronze medals, and emerging as 1st runner-up in the elementary level and 2nd runner-up in the secondary level.
Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. had expressed satisfaction over the CLRAA turnout and pledged the provincial government’s all-out support for local athletes, pointing out that their strong performance “bannered the pride of Zambales in athletics.”
Ballesteros, meanwhile, expressed optimism that the Sports Clinic would further improve the talent and capability of local athletes, and strengthen their discipline to face tough competition in sporting events.
The clinic will also encourage the youth to focus their attention on wholesome activities that develop physical, emotional, and mental growth, he added. ▲
PHOTO: Sports Clinic participants master their karate stance under the tutelage of lady Sensei (ZFTP)
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