“MAGPOKUS SA SEA GAMES, IISANTABI ANG POLITIKA”

MAY pag-asa pa sa Philippine Sports sa kabila ng kinahaharap na bagong kontrobersiya nang biglang magbitiw si Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Ricky Vargas.

Kailangang magkaisa ang mga atleta at mga opisyal na iisantabi muna ang mga ‘di pagkakaunawaan “with the 30th Southeast Asian Games in Manila only five months from now.” Sa pahayag ni Philippine Handball Federation secretary-general Dr. Ernesto Jay Adalem.

“There is nothing wrong with the change of leadership now. Kung nawala ‘yung isa, may papalit naman. Tuluy-tuloy lang dapat ‘yung paghahanda natin para sa SEA Games,” ayon kay Adalem sa 27th “Usapang Sports” ng Tabloids Organization in Philippine Sports (TOPS) sa National Press Club sa Intramuros noong Huwebes. “Let’s tell our athletes na huwag hayaang maging hindrance sa training and preparations nila ‘yung mga gusot na nangyayari ngayon. Don’t be annoyed by the situation we have now,” dagdag pa ni Adalem sa sportswriters sa weekly forum ng Philippine Sports Commission, National Press Club, PAGCOR, Community Basketball Association at HG Guyabano Tea Leaf Drinks.

Sa komento niya hinggil sa bagong POC president na si Gintong Alay head Joey Romasanta, base na rin sa rule of succession sa POC by-laws, “in my humble opinion, I think it is only fitting that Mr. Romasanta will take over as president when Mr. Vargas resigned. I am not a lawyer but, I think Mr. Romasanta should be allowed to take over for now. There may be some loopholes, but I am sure there is also legal remedy to resolve this issue,” paliwanag ni Adalem. “Tumigil muna sila sa politika. Kesa mag-election na naman agad, let Joey handle things. Sanay na naman siya. Alam na niya ang gagawin,” dagdag pa niya Adalem. (MC)