MANILA, Philippines — Ang pagkakaroon ng quality education at world-class training ang pakinabang ng mga qualified na student-athletes sa nilagdaang Republic Act 11470 o ang National Academy of Sports Act ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte.
“The academy will boost our sports development program in the country,” wika kahapon ni Philippine Sports Commissioner Charles Raymond Maxey. “Our student-athletes will enjoy the benefit of ha-ving to undergo training in a modern sports facility and at the same time getting the education they needed in life.”
Si Senator Christopher Lawrence ‘Bong’ Go, ang chairman ng Senate Committee on Sports, ang principal author ng NAS Act. “It is about time that we establish a learning institution focused on sports,” aniya.
Bukod sa pagiging ‘breeding ground’ para sa mga susunod na world-class athletes, ang academy ang inaasahan ding magluluwal ng iba pang sports-related professionals.
Sinabi ni PSC chairman William ‘Butch’ Ramirez na malaki ang magiging kontribusyon ng NAS sa pinupuntiryang kauna-unahang god medal ng bansa sa Olympic Games.
“The PSC commits its support and cooperation in the implementation of RA 11470’s provisions, recognizing its success as a vital boost to the country’s sports development and complementing the sports agency’s efforts in line with its mandate to develop grassroots and elite sports,” ani Ramirez.
Itatayo ang NAS sa New Clark City Sports Complex sa Capas, Tarlac na ginamit na venue noong 2019 Southeast Asian Games at magsisilbi sa mga karapat-dapat na high school student-athletes.