The PHP10 million worth of sports equipment from the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is expected to strengthen grassroots sports development in Antique.

The equipment was released to 18 local government units and seven schools in a ceremony at the Binirayan Sports Complex in San Jose de Buenavista on Thursday.

PSC Commissioner Matthew “Fritz” Gaston, in a video message, said the basketball, volleyball, table tennis and boxing sports equipment are expected to have a positive impact on the development of sports in the province.

“The sports equipment are for our athletes to use in their intertown sports activities,” he said.

The Antique Athletic League, an intertown sports program launched in 2022, has been instrumental in honing the skills of local athletes to qualify in regional and national sports competitions.

Rep. Antonio Agapito Legarda thanked the PSC for the support, hoping it could inspire local athletes to excel.

Antique Governor Paolo Everardo Javier said sports could develop athletes physically and mentally.

League of the Municipalities of the Philippines – Antique chapter Vice President Aser Baladjay said athletes in the different municipalities will have something to use during their practice and tournament. (PNA)