Philippine ambassador Lillibeth V Pono graced the Winter Cup Football tournament at the Al Jazeera Academy in Abu Hamour recently (December 18).In her remarks, the envoy noted the value of sports in building character and in promoting camaraderie.The embassy said that the event was organised by Pinoy Young Futboleros Qatar, a community group dedicated to promoting football.Pono noted the recent strides made by Filipino athletes on the global stage, highlighting the increasing competitiveness of the sports-loving country’s national athletes."Sports teaches you the importance of discipline and hard work while having fun” she said. "You will only get better over time, and if you push a little bit harder, we might even see you make it to our national football team.”
December 23, 2024 | 11:15 PM