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PH sports body says unity essential in SEA Games victory

By Lito Delos Reyes

July 26, 2019, 7:23 pm

DAVAO CITY -- William Ramirez, the head of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and Team Philippines' Chef de Mission, said unity remains the key for Team Philippines to achieve victory in the South East Asian (SEA) Games.

The SEA Games, which is set to take place four months from now in the country, is the largest biennial multi-sport in the region.

"I have to admit that we can keep dreaming but without everyone else here agreeing and putting their head and hearts together, it will remain a dream," Ramirez said.

Ramirez was the PSC chief during the 2005 Manila SEA Games when the country bagged its 1st overall championship in SEAG history with 113 gold, 84 silver, and 94 bronze medals.

"As the chief of the government’s sporting arm, I am heavily invested into ensuring that whatever the situation and political climate, our athletes are shielded and given the support they need to focus on their goals of victory," he said.

He added that winning the top spot once more has been the battle cry of Team Philippines, whose players will see action in the 30th Southeast Asian Games from November 30 to December 11, 2019.

Meanwhile, Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) chairman and House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano also underscored the importance of cooperation in making the Manila meet successful.

"We can only win as one if we plan as one. So please join us in the last phase of the planning and we have room for everyone's opinion," said Cayetano. (PNA)

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