MANILA- The stage is set for the first Philippine Sports Expo (PSE), a massive three-day event that aims to gather as many stakeholders in sports in the country, including the athletes, the associations they represent, and the brands, goods and products behind them.
The event will take place from June 30 to July 2 at the Crystal Pavilion of Okada Manila. The men behind the event graced Tuesday’s Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, and called on the stakeholders to participate in the event.
“It will be a gathering of all stakeholders in sports – not just the brands and other services but the athletes themselves, the associations and federations and even the government,” said Michael Philippine Sportswriters Association Christian Ensomo and Patrick Buenaobra, PSE directors, said the event is also open to different national sports associations (NSAs) and for their teams to do demonstrations and even mini-competitions.
They told the forum presented by San Miguel Corporation, MILO® Philippines, Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee, and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) they’ve invited those offering merchandise, health foods, supplements and other health products.
Herrera said the PSE, in its bid to reach out to a bigger audience, will hold similar events in Baguio City in December then in Cebu in March next year. Among those planning to hold demos are athletes from karate and arnis.
At least a dozen more sports have shown interest in joining the activities scheduled from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Invitations have been sent out to sports icons like Manny Pacquiao, Hidilyn Diaz, Efren “Bata” Reyes and Ramon Fernandez as well as Sen. Migz Zubiri.
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“This is not just for the brands but a celebration to connect and recognize our athletes, and their endless contributions. It is also a good platform especially for the smaller brands,” said Ensomo.
“The mission is to bring everybody together and celebrate sports in the Philippines in general,” added Buenaobra of Triple Threat Sports.