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Senators dismayed by golfers' uniform woes in Paris Olympics
Senators dismayed by golfers' uniform woes in Paris Olympics
MANILA -- Some senators are still dismayed by the issues that Filipina golfers encountered regarding their uniforms in the recently concluded Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
MANILA -- Some senators are still dismayed by the issues that Filipina golfers encountered regarding their uniforms in the recently concluded Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
This, even as they acknowledged that the Philippines' campaign was successful, with the country producing two gold medals courtesy of gymnast Carlos Yulo, and two bronzes from boxers Aira Villegas and Nesthy Petecio.
This, even as they acknowledged that the Philippines' campaign was successful, with the country producing two gold medals courtesy of gymnast Carlos Yulo, and two bronzes from boxers Aira Villegas and Nesthy Petecio.
Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Committee on Sports, conducted an evaluation of the country's campaign on Tuesday. Present at the Senate inquiry were Philippine Olympic Committee President Bambol Tolentino, officials from the Philippine Sports Commission, and leaders of various sports associations.
Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Committee on Sports, conducted an evaluation of the country's campaign on Tuesday. Present at the Senate inquiry were Philippine Olympic Committee President Bambol Tolentino, officials from the Philippine Sports Commission, and leaders of various sports associations.
It was Senator Raffy Tulfo who highlighted the woes of the golfers, after Olympian Dottie Ardina revealed on social media that they lacked official uniforms. Tulfo said it was a humiliating situation for the national athletes.
It was Senator Raffy Tulfo who highlighted the woes of the golfers, after Olympian Dottie Ardina revealed on social media that they lacked official uniforms. Tulfo said it was a humiliating situation for the national athletes.
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Philippines' Dottie Ardina competes in round 1 of the women’s golf individual stroke play of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Le Golf National in Guyancourt, south-west of Paris on August 7, 2024. Pierre-Philippe Marcou, AFP
Philippines' Dottie Ardina competes in round 1 of the women’s golf individual stroke play of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Le Golf National in Guyancourt, south-west of Paris on August 7, 2024. Pierre-Philippe Marcou, AFP"They were humiliated when they represented their country without the proper uniform and gear," he said. "Itong nangyari kay Dottie Ardina at Bianca Pagdanganan, nakakapanliit po."
"They were humiliated when they represented their country without the proper uniform and gear," he said. "Itong nangyari kay Dottie Ardina at Bianca Pagdanganan, nakakapanliit po."
Ardina went viral on social media when she revealed that they had to stick the Philippine flag on their shirts via double-sided tape.
Ardina went viral on social media when she revealed that they had to stick the Philippine flag on their shirts via double-sided tape.
The head of the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP), Bones Floro, explained that they were working with a sponsor for the golfers' uniforms, but there was a delay because the golfers were among the last to qualify for the Summer Games.
The head of the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP), Bones Floro, explained that they were working with a sponsor for the golfers' uniforms, but there was a delay because the golfers were among the last to qualify for the Summer Games.
"Specifically, si golf is the last to qualify sa Olympics. 'Yan ho pinaka-last out of all the Olympians, so lumalabas lang po 'yan June 25 in our case by the IGF, the International Golf Federation," Floro explained.
"Specifically, si golf is the last to qualify sa Olympics. 'Yan ho pinaka-last out of all the Olympians, so lumalabas lang po 'yan June 25 in our case by the IGF, the International Golf Federation," Floro explained.
Floro explained that the uniform sponsor asked whether they preferred the uniforms to be shipped locally or directly to Paris. However, the uniforms were held up in French customs.
Floro explained that the uniform sponsor asked whether they preferred the uniforms to be shipped locally or directly to Paris. However, the uniforms were held up in French customs.
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"I inspected it, wala yung competition gear. Right there and then, tinawagan ko Adidas at POC representative sa secretariat, informed them nawawala yung competition gear. 'Yun ang importante pa naman. Immediately, they checked and they got back to me right there and then. Tumawag pabalik sa akin, naipit daw sa DHL and French customs," he said.
"I inspected it, wala yung competition gear. Right there and then, tinawagan ko Adidas at POC representative sa secretariat, informed them nawawala yung competition gear. 'Yun ang importante pa naman. Immediately, they checked and they got back to me right there and then. Tumawag pabalik sa akin, naipit daw sa DHL and French customs," he said.
As a result, Ardina had to purchase her own uniform and said that she wouldn't have done so if the replacement uniforms had fit properly. Ardina was accused of refusing to wear the replacement uniforms.
As a result, Ardina had to purchase her own uniform and said that she wouldn't have done so if the replacement uniforms had fit properly. Ardina was accused of refusing to wear the replacement uniforms.
"Ako ho yung nasisi, parang nabaliktad na ako pa yung hindi nagsuot ng uniform, kasi kung tutuusin naman po, hindi naman ako bumili kundi palpak binili nila," Ardina said via Zoom.
"Ako ho yung nasisi, parang nabaliktad na ako pa yung hindi nagsuot ng uniform, kasi kung tutuusin naman po, hindi naman ako bumili kundi palpak binili nila," Ardina said via Zoom.
Gina Ardina, Dottie's mom, lamented the lack of support from the NGAP during their stay in Paris.
Gina Ardina, Dottie's mom, lamented the lack of support from the NGAP during their stay in Paris.
"Salamat po, Mr. Floro, sinundo mo kami sa airport kasi po yun ay obligasyon ninyo. Kung sa akin po, sa madaling salita, kayo po team captain, ano po trabaho ninyo? Sasabihin nyo sa interview nyo kayo nag-drive. Natural po kasi kayo team captain, kayo po sinusundo nyo, hatid-sundo lang sa golf course. After nun, iniwan nyo na kami," she said.
"Salamat po, Mr. Floro, sinundo mo kami sa airport kasi po yun ay obligasyon ninyo. Kung sa akin po, sa madaling salita, kayo po team captain, ano po trabaho ninyo? Sasabihin nyo sa interview nyo kayo nag-drive. Natural po kasi kayo team captain, kayo po sinusundo nyo, hatid-sundo lang sa golf course. After nun, iniwan nyo na kami," she said.
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Floro, for his part, apologized to the Ardinas for the inconvenience.
Floro, for his part, apologized to the Ardinas for the inconvenience.
Meanwhile, Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas President Monico Puentevella accused the POC of meddling in the selection of coaches for the weightlifting team.
Meanwhile, Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas President Monico Puentevella accused the POC of meddling in the selection of coaches for the weightlifting team.
Puentevella said he suspended a coach three months before the Paris Games due to an assault on a weightlifter but was surprised when the coach was still given accreditation for Paris.
Puentevella said he suspended a coach three months before the Paris Games due to an assault on a weightlifter but was surprised when the coach was still given accreditation for Paris.
"Lo and behold, pagdating ko para samahan yung aking tatlong weightlifters at apat na coaches designated by us, accredited by POC, biglang sumipot na bagong coach po," he said.
"Lo and behold, pagdating ko para samahan yung aking tatlong weightlifters at apat na coaches designated by us, accredited by POC, biglang sumipot na bagong coach po," he said.
In response, POC President Tolentino read a letter from Olympian weightlifters Vanessa Sarno and John Ceniza, in which they requested that the suspended coach be sent to Paris to assist with their training.
In response, POC President Tolentino read a letter from Olympian weightlifters Vanessa Sarno and John Ceniza, in which they requested that the suspended coach be sent to Paris to assist with their training.
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