THE Philippine Sports Commission, through the Women in Sports program, has tapped the provincial government of Ifugao to host the WIS Laro ng Lahi on May 26-29.
The PSC, represented by the Office of Commissioner Olivia “Bong” Coo, conducted an ocular inspection and coordination meeting with the Office of Gov. Jerry Dalipog and Executive Assistant IV Agustin Calya-en last Feb. 17 in the Ifugao Provincial Capitol in Lagawe.
“Ifugao would like to strengthen their five regular sports, and we would like to help them,” said Coo.
“We are happy na pumunta ang PSC with regards to the program of Commissioner Bong Coo. The province of Ifugao is really preparing for big events this year, with the PSC’s help and assistance, especially the sports equipment, iyan ang gusto ni Gov. Dalipog, para ma-improve ‘yung sports program namin.” said Calya-en.
The PSC-WIS intends to include muay, weightlifting, boxing, taekwondo and wrestling as proposed by the province to help the LGU further develop its grassroots sports program.
Also being held during the Laro ng Lahi sportsfest are the 10 indigenous games of Ifugao like guyyudan, kadang-kadang sa bao, dopap dimanuk, munbayu, and uggub.
“Majority of the games will be played by women and girls as we want to increase the number of female athletes and discover new talents to be part of our national training pool,” said Coo.
