The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) held an inclusive sporting event titled "Walk, Run & Roll" in collaboration with Walter Torres, a former athlete and advocate for para sports. The event took place at the University of the Philippines Diliman grounds on a drizzly Sunday morning, attracting approximately 5,000 participants of various distances, including individuals with disabilities (IWDs).
Walter Torres, a board member of the PSC and a prominent figure in promoting para sports, emphasized the importance of intentional inclusion, not an afterthought. He stressed that the PSC focuses on ensuring opportunities, removing barriers, and expanding spaces for all Filipinos, regardless of ability, to participate with dignity and confidence.
Patrick C. Gregorio, another board member, expressed his satisfaction with the event's inclusive nature and acknowledged the support received from the public.
The Para athletes, including three-time ASEAN Para Games throwing gold medalist Cendy Asusano and 2019 Southeast Asian Games marathon gold winner Christine Hallasgo, participated in the event.
The event, aimed to celebrate inclusion and promote accessible sports, showcased a strong collaboration between the PSC and Walter Torres, who has dedicated himself to advancing Para sports and ensuring that individuals with disabilities are given equal opportunities in sports.
The event gathered approximately 5,000 participants of different distances, highlighting the PSC's dedication to promoting sports for all Filipinos, regardless of ability, to engage in activities with self-assuredness and esteem.
Walter Torres, a board member of the Philippine Sports Commission and a prominent figure in advancing Para sports, emphasized the significance of intentional integration, underscoring that the PSC focuses on eliminating obstacles and broadening opportunities for all Filipinos, irrespective of their abilities, to engage in sports with pride and confidence.
Patrick C. Gregorio, another board member, expressed his satisfaction with the event's inclusivity and acknowledged the public's support.
The event featured accomplished Para athletes, including three-time ASEAN Para Games throwing gold medalist Cendy Asusano and 2019 Southeast Asian Games marathon gold medalist Christine Hallasgo, showcasing the event's commitment to sportsmanship and accessible sports.
The race attracted approximately 5,000 participants with varying distances, demonstrating the Philippine Sports Commission's dedication to promoting sports for all Filipinos, irrespective of abilities, to actively participate with poise and confidence.
Walter Torres, a member of the Philippine Sports Commission and an influential advocate of Para sports, emphasized the importance of deliberate integration, emphasizing that the PSC's main focus is to eliminate hindrances and expand opportunities for all Filipinos, regardless of their abilities, to engage in sports with pride and assurance.
Patrick C. Gregorio, another member of the board, expressed satisfaction with the event's inclusivity and acknowledged the public's support.
The event featured distinguished Para athletes, including three-time ASEAN Para Games throwing gold medalist Cendy Asusano and 2019 Southeast Asian Games marathon gold medalist Christine Hallasgo, showcasing the event's commitment to sports for all Filipinos, despite their abilities, to actively engage in sports with confidence and determination.
The race drew approximately 5,000 participants representing different distances, highlighting the Philippine Sports Commission's dedication to promoting sports for all Filipinos, regardless of their capabilities, to actively participate with pride and confidence.
Behind the scenes, Walter Torres, a member of the Philippine Sports Commission and an influential advocate of Para sports, underlined the significance of intentional integration, emphasizing that the PSC's primary focus is to eliminate obstacles and expand opportunities for all Filipinos, regardless of their circumstances, to engage in sports with assurance and confidence.
Patrick C. Gregorio, another board member, expressed satisfaction with the event's inclusivity and acknowledged the public's support.
The event featured accomplished Para athletes, including three-time ASEAN Para Games throwing gold medalist Cendy Asusano and 2019 Southeast Asian Games marathon gold medalist Christine Hallasgo, showcasing the event's commitment to sports for all Filipinos, regardless of their abilities, to actively engage in sports with passion and enthusiasm.
The race attracted approximately 5,000 participants representing diverse distances, highlighting the Philippine Sports Commission's dedication to promoting sports for all Filipinos, regardless of their capabilities, to actively take part in sports with pride and enthusiasm.
In his capacity as a member of the Philippine Sports Commission and a prominent advocate for Para sports, Walter Torres emphasized the importance of deliberate integration, emphasizing the PSC's primary goal is to eliminate barriers and expand opportunities for all Filipinos, regardless of their circumstances, to engage in sports with confidence and resolve.
Patrick C. Gregorio, another board member, expressed satisfaction with the event's inclusivity and acknowledged the public's support.
The event featured accomplished Para athletes, including three-time ASEAN Para Games throwing gold medalist Cendy Asusano and 2019 Southeast Asian Games marathon gold medalist Christine Hallasgo, showcasing the event's commitment to sports for all Filipinos, regardless of their abilities, to actively participate in sports with passion and dedication.
The race attracted approximately 5,000 participants representing various distances, highlighting the Philippine Sports Commission's dedication to promoting sports for all Filipinos, regardless of their backgrounds, to actively engage in sports with pride and enthusiasm.
In his role as a member of the Philippine Sports Commission and an influential advocate for Para sports, Walter Torres emphasized the significance of intentional integration, emphasizing that the PSC's core objective is to eliminate obstacles and expand opportunities for all Filipinos, regardless of their circumstances, to actively engage in sports with confidence and conviction.
Patrick C. Gregorio, another board member, expressed satisfaction with the event's inclusivity and acknowledged the public's support.
The event featured accomplished Para athletes, including three-time ASEAN Para Games throwing gold medallist Cendy Asusano and 2019 Southeast Asian Games marathon gold medallist Christine Hallasgo, highlighting the event's commitment to sports for all Filipinos, regardless of their capabilities, to actively participate in sports with passion and dedication.
The race attracted approximately 5,000 participants representing different distances, showcasing the Philippine Sports Commission's dedication to promoting sports for all Filipinos, regardless of their backgrounds, to actively engage in sports with pride and enthusiasm.
Walter Torres, an influential figure in the promotion of Para sports and a member of the Philippine Sports Commission, emphasized the importance of intentional integration, emphasizing that the PSC's core objective is to eliminate obstacles and expand opportunities for all Filipinos, regardless of their circumstances, to actively engage in sports with assurance and belief.
Patrick C. Gregorio, another board member, expressed satisfaction with the event's inclusivity and acknowledged the public's support.
The event featured accomplished Para athletes, including three-time ASEAN Para Games throwing gold medallist Cendy Asusano and 2019 Southeast Asian Games marathon gold medallist Christine Hallasgo, highlighting the event's commitment to sports for all Filipinos, irrespective of their capabilities, to actively participate in sports with eagerness and zeal.The race attracted close to 5,000 participants from different distances, demonstrating the Philippine Sports Commission's dedication to promoting sports for all Filipinos, despite their backgrounds, to actively engage in sports with confidence and enthusiasm.
As an influential advocate of Para sports and a member of the Philippine Sports Commission, Walter Torres emphasized the importance of intentional integration, emphasizing that the PSC's fundamental goal is to eliminate obstacles and expand opportunities for all Filipinos, irrespective of their circumstances, to actively engage in sports with confidence and enthusiasm.
Another PSC board member, Patrick C. Gregorio expressed satisfaction with the event's inclusivity and acknowledged the public's support.
The race attracted approximately 5,000 participants from various distances, highlighting the event's commitment to sports for all Filipinos, regardless of their abilities, to actively engage in sports with enthusiasm and passion.
The event drew near 5,000 participants from various distances, demonstrating
