Pilipinas Sambo President Paolo Tancontian continues to champion grassroots sports development, staying true to his vision of empowering young athletes with opportunities to achieve their dreams through sports.
Freshly inspired by his participation in the prestigious Singapore Olympic Academy’s annual sessions, Tancontian is eager to implement the strategies and insights he gained during the week-long seminar. These new approaches will play a pivotal role in shaping the character and foundational skills of aspiring athletes.
Coinciding with the Pilipinas Sambo Grassroots Development Program in Davao City from December 16-22, Tancontian’s fresh perspectives are expected to enhance the organization’s already robust initiatives.
“Pilipinas Sambo has always been deeply committed to grassroots development because most of our national athletes today come from this level,” Tancontian emphasized.
The event will gather around 7,000 participants, including students and teaching staff from Sta. Ana National High School. Tancontian highlighted the importance of instilling correct fundamentals, techniques, and discipline among the participants.
“We’ll teach techniques that they can use daily, making them a way of life. Starting with the right fundamentals is crucial for long-term success—every step must be precise from the very beginning,” he shared.
The Pilipinas Sambo national team will spearhead the training sessions, with World Jiujitsu Champion Godwin Amos Langbayan also joining the seminar to inspire the participants.
“Our national team members will serve as role models, showing the students that they, too, started from grassroots programs just like this,” Tancontian said.
As he looks forward to the event, Tancontian fondly recalls Pilipinas Sambo’s humble beginnings in 2015. His dedication to nurturing young talents underscores his belief in the power of sports to transform lives and communities.
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