OCA exec to PH: Bid for Asian Games
Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:36:21 +0000
BY KRISTEL SATUMBAGA
OLYMPIC Council of Asia Vice President Wei Jizhong suggested the country should bid for “bigger events” like the 2030 Asian Games after his first-hand experience with the ongoing 30th Southeast Asian Games.
Wei shared his detailed observations during Monday’s press briefing at the World Trade Center, citing the spectacular opening ceremony at the Philippine Arena on Saturday to the little details such as the world-class facilities, guidebooks, traffic, venue and volunteer hospitality.
OCA Vice President Weil Jizhong (left) is urging PH officials to bid for Asian Games. Also shown are POC president Cong. Abraham Tolentino (center) and PHISGOC CEO Tats Suzara. (Ali Vicoy)
“The Philippine Arena is perhaps a unique arena in the world. We witnessed the enthusiasm of all athletes, and showed the excellent tradition of the SEA Games so far,” he said.
“This means that Philippines is capable to organize bigger-scale games.”
Wei was also delighted with the attitude of the Filipino
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