PSC backs Paragames

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is set to throw its all out support to the 2020 Asean Paragames that the country will host from 18 to 25 January next year.

PSC chairman William “Butch” Ramirez said the Paragames is a national commitment as it draws 2,500 athletes coaches and officials from Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore and other Southeast Asian countries.

The PSC had already allotted P100 million for the Paragames hosting aside from fund coming from other sources.

Prior to that, the national government had earmarked P6.5 billion for the country’s hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games from 30 November to 11 December.

“We will support them because aside from the SEA Games, this is also a national commitment,” said Ramirez, adding that he already informed Philippine Paralympic Committee chief Michael Barredo that they want to see them hold their elections next year.

“Good governance of sports associations is important and the PSC will use its supervisory and visitorial rights on these associations to make sure that proper management is in place since public funds are being given to them.”