THE Philippine Sports Commission has approved the request of the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines, Inc. for financial assistance to their ASBC Asian Boxing Championships participation in Dubai from May 21 to June 1.
The competition was originally set in New Delhi but an overwhelming surge of COVID-19 cases forced the Asian Boxing Confederation to shift the competition to Dubai.
The P2 million support covers expenses for airfare, accommodation, allowance, visa fee, and insurance. An additional funding of P714,750 was also approved to cover their quarantine expenses.
Making up the team are Josie Gabuco, Maricel dela Torre, Mark Lester Durens, Marvin Tabamo, Jummilardo Ogayre, Jere dela Cruz, John Paul Panauayan, and Eumir Marcial.
They will be accompanied by three coaches, a physiotherapist, masseur and a team official.
