Tagaytay Velodrome: A New Cycling Hub Ignites Philippine Sports Dreams
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham 'Bambol' Tolentino is spearheading efforts to transform Tagaytay City into a major cycling hub with the upcoming inauguration of the country's first UCI-standard indoor velodrome. The facility, built by Canadian company Junek Velodrome, aims to elevate the Philippines' status in Asian cycling and revive the nation's past sporting glory. Tolentino is actively securing track bikes for the velodrome, collaborating with international counterparts during his visit to Bangkok for the Southeast Asian Games Federation meeting.
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The Tagaytay City Velodrome, the first UCI-standard indoor track cycling facility in the Philippines, is set to be inaugurated as part of the city's foundation anniversary celebrations.
Abraham Tolentino, who is both the president of the Philippine Olympic Committee and the mayor of Tagaytay City, is actively working on securing track bikes for the new velodrome.
During a visit to Bangkok for a Southeast Asian Games Federation meeting, Tolentino connected with Thai cycling federation president General Decha Hemkasri to discuss the purchase of track bikes.
The velodrome, designed by Peter Junek of Junek Velodrome, positions the Philippines alongside other Asian countries with similar facilities.
The facility aims to make Tagaytay City a cycling and sports hub, helping to revive the Philippines' past sporting achievements.
