General Santos City to Host 15,000 Athletes at Batang Pinoy Games
Source: news.source.inquirer
The upcoming Batang Pinoy Games, set to commence on October 25 in General Santos City, are expected to draw at least 15,000 young athletes. This flagship grassroots sports development program, supported by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), aims to provide participants with an experience akin to international competitions. The event will feature a comprehensive digital manual and interactive educational programs on safe sports, antidoping, nutrition, and women in sports. Notable figures like Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo, who started her career at the Batang Pinoy, highlight the significance of the games in nurturing future sports stars.
Key Points
The Batang Pinoy Games will be held in General Santos City starting October 25, expecting at least 15,000 athletes.
The event is organized by the Philippine Sports Commission as a grassroots sports development program.
A digital manual will be introduced, similar to those used in international competitions like the Asian Youth Games and Youth Olympic Games.
Interactive educational programs on safe sports, antidoping, nutrition, and women in sports will be featured.
Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo credits her start in the Batang Pinoy Games as pivotal to her Olympic success.
The games will showcase various sports including aquatics, archery, arnis, athletics, and more.
