President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expects the newly-inaugurated PhP1.2-billion Sorsogon Sports Arena (SSA) to contribute to the country’s quest for Olympic glory as it serves as a training camp for Filipino athletes.
“[Maaari] rin itong [gamitin] bilang National Training Camp sa mga atletang Pilipino,” the President said during the inauguration of SSA, highlighting the province’s 130th founding anniversary and the 50th Kasanggayahan Festival celebration.
“Ito po ay isang mahalagang hakbang upang maitaguyod natin ang ating mga kababayan na may angking galing sa larangan ng palakasan. Sa tulong nito, mabibigyan sila ng pagkakataon upang mahasa pa ang kanilang mga talent,” he said.
The President mentioned sprinter Isidro Del Prado of Cagang, Barcelona, Sorsogon, who competed in the 400-meter event in 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.
(Source: PIA Bicol)