Considering the prestige and symbolic significance of the Olympics as a global sporting event, it is no wonder that every country representative is celebrated as national heroes.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. himself, in recognition of the role the athletes play towards nation-building, moved to give the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) additional funding to support the preparation and participation of Filipino athletes in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Last June, President Marcos led the send-off ceremony for the nine out of 15 Filipino athletes representing the Philippines in the Paris Olympics.
“To our athletes: You carry our hopes and dreams to Paris, you also carry with you the banner of our nation that believes in you, stands proudly beside you, and celebrates your every triumph, and is with you through any obstacle,” he said.
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