THE Philippine Badminton Association (PBAD) announced the revival of its grassroots program after an extended hiatus.
In line with the vision of Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, PBAD is committed to nurturing young badminton talents in the Philippines and ultimately producing a Filipino badminton Olympian.
The initial grassroots program will be implemented in ten provinces across the country through local tournaments for different age groups.
“We are delighted to revive our grassroots program and provide aspiring young athletes with the necessary training and support to excel in badminton,” said PBAD head of development Melvin C. Nubla.
“Through this initiative, we aim to discover and develop the next generation of Filipino badminton champions who will proudly carry our nation’s flag on the international stage.”
Aligned with international standards and drawing inspiration from successful badminton nations such as Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and others, PBAD will also introduce a juniors ranking system. This is on top of the Philippine National Ranking System which is currently being set up and can be seen on the PBAD website.
The program will commence this August in Pampanga, a province renowned for its vibrant sports community and passion for badminton.
“PBAD extends its gratitude to the local government of Pampanga for their invaluable support and partnership in hosting the inaugural phase of the program,” said PBAD secretary-general Christopher Quimpo.
