Wednesday, June 03, 2009

ATHLETICS NEEDS NEW BLOOD

Athletics coach says sport needs new blood Manila Bulletin: "Philippine athletics is in dire need of young and tall athletes to be competitive in the Asian level, according to RP coach Jeoffrey Chua.
Chua said the size disparity was obvious during the crushing setbacks suffered by long-distance runner Julius Sermona and hurdler Sheena Atilano in the recent three-leg Asian Athletics Grand Prix in China and Hong Kong.

“Kailangan natin ng mga batang players. Dapat mag-concentrate tayo sa collegiate, para pag-graduate nila, pwede na sila sa elite team. 'Yung mga age na ganun 'yung perfect na i-train for the national team. I'm sure marami tayong potential players sa collegiate ngayon,” Chua said"...

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