Surigao solon to revive golden days of sports

SURIGAO CITY, Oct. 2 (PIA) – Recalling the golden days of Philippine sports when Atty. Jose Sering was still a governor, Surigao del Norte 1st district representative Francisco Jose ‘Bingo’ Matugas II promised to revitalize sports tourism in Siargao.

“We belonged in the top three circles in Southeast Asia before. I remember this vividly because I was part of the SEA Games Organizing Committee in the 1990s. It’s about time that we go back to the drawing board,” said Matugas as he expressed his confidence that Siargao can make it the assistance from the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).

Coaches were comprehensively trained by PSC, which had initial sessions in Dapa, General Luna and Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte.

Pursuant to the marching orders of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte to PSC Chair William Martinez, a consultative meeting with Matugas was put in order.

Sport Mapping Action Research Talent (SMART) ID Train was also operationalized to train Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH) teachers and identify potential athletes from 50 students, through anthropometric and performance tests.

Anthropometric data involves arm/wing span, height when standing and sitting, and weight. Performance covers endurance, agility, speed and power.

Internationally-licensed trainers and officiating officials from the National Sports Association (NSAs) will coach and officiate the course for the grassroots level.

In addition, lectures are also organized and initiated by sports nutritionists, sports psychologists, sports physiologists, strength and conditioning specialists, sports medicine, first aid doctors and physical therapists.

There are also non-competitive children’s games to generate awareness, fun and excitement.