SPORTS science takes centerstage in the Philippine Sports Commission’s (PSC) sixth session on Thursday of the National Sports Summit 2021 with Dr. Jose Raul Canlas as the main speaker.
Canlas, the only Filipino member of the International Basketball Federation’s Medical Commission since 1998, leads the 6th edition of the online sports conference. He will discuss the fundamental role of sports science in harnessing elite talent and potential of the athletes.
Canlas is a decorated orthopedic who served in consecutive editions of the Fiba World Cup as part of its medical team. He also currently heads the United Philippine Surfing Association, the national association for surfing.
“We are very honored to have a world-class Filipino doctor impart knowledge to our participating athletes, coaches, sports educators, and local government units, in this area (sports science) where we have a lot to develop as a sporting nation,” PSC Chairman William Ramirez said.
More than 900 participants joining the fifth session last March 4 which tackled clean and fair play sports with Philippine National Anti-Doping Organization President Dr. Alejandro Pineda as main speaker.