Philippine Badminton Association revives grassroots program

THE Philippine Badminton Association announced the revival of its grassroots program after an extended hiatus.

In line with the vision of Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, PBAD is committed to nurturing young badminton talents in the Philippines and ultimately producing a Filipino badminton Olympian.

The initial grassroots program will be implemented in ten provinces across the country through local tournaments for different age groups.

“We are delighted to revive our grassroots program and provide aspiring young athletes with the necessary training and support to excel in badminton,” said PBAD head of development Melvin C. Nubla. “Through this initiative, we aim to discover and develop the next generation of Filipino badminton champions who will proudly carry our nation’s flag on the international stage.”

Aligned with international standards and drawing inspiration from successful bad-

The program will commence this August in P ampanga, a province renowned for its vibrant sports community and passion for badminton.

“PBAD extends its gratitude to the local government of Pampanga for their in- valuable support and partnership in hosting the inaugural phase of the program,” said PBAD secretarygeneral Christopher Quimpo. PBAD is thrilled to collaborate with FMKD Inc. in implementing the grassroots program. This partnership brings together the expertise and resources of both organizations, guaranteeing the program’s success in nurturing young talent and fostering a love for badminton at the grassroots level.

“FMKD, Inc. is here to help PBAD provide a world-class experience to all JRS participants across all legs and ensure that the JRS program becomes a solid grassroots platform for recruiting new players for their junior team. We believe that players in other regions are just as competitive as the players in Metro Manila. The talent is out there; we just need to reach out and tap into it,” Marvin Salazar, Vice Chairman of FMKD Inc.