Asian Games is not for the exhibition – Fernandez

By Nick Giongco

National sports associations in urgent need of exposure do not need to send athletes to the Asian Games, said Ramon Fernandez, Commissioner of the Commission Philippine Sports Association (PSC). The athletes that they want to exhibit, but do not include them in the Asian Games, "Fernandez said, pointing out that the women's volleyball team and one of the nine-bridge players are not worthy of" the game. "

The Asian Games is scheduled for August 18, Sept. 2 in Indonesia and Fernandez is still open to see these players face on the condition that the POC spends for each of them.

"They are spending not only for airfare and hotel fees but also for uniforms, allowances and equipment", citing that the women's volleyball team and the bridge were not answering. the criteria established by the PSC in partnership with the CEP.

Fernandez says he is looking forward to meeting Asian Games Chef de Mission Richard Gomez to discuss the issue.SPC spends for the participation of the Philippines with the POC up to now approving the 39, inclusion of 280 athletes and 37 officials.

At the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, the Philippines won a single gold medal courtesy of Fil-Am BMX rider Daniel Caluag.

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