Gomez guest in Batang Pinoy opening rites

MANILA, Philippines - Qualifiers who will see action in Batang Pinoy National Championships will be in the company of accomplished sportsman and current president of Philippine Fencing Association Richard Gomez who will grace the Solidarity Meeting and Opening Ceremonies on Nov. 27 in Cebu City.

“The organizers of Batang Pinoy thank Richard Gomez for supporting our program and his presence will definitely inspire the participants (of Batang Pinoy) and the youth in general to engage in sports activities,” said Philippine Sports Commission chairman Ricardo Garcia.

The national centerpiece program for sports, Batang Pinoy caters to children 15 years and below.

The popular actor recently won gold at the first-ever Asian Master’s Fencing Championship held at the PhilSports Complex in Pasig City.  Aside from fencing, he dabbled in basketball, archery, volleyball, dragonboat among others.