THE women’s football athletes joined the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) employees on Monday when they visited for a courtesy call to PSC Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez, who was joined by PSC Commissioners Celia Kiram and Arnold Agustin.
“We recognize the outstanding performance of our women’s football team and their historic accomplishment,” said the sports chief, lauding the ladies who graced the agency’s first physical flag-raising ceremony at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex on Monday.
Lady footballers Chandler and Olivia McDaniel, Camille Rodriguez, Anicka and Sara Castañeda, Hali Long, and Inna Palacios were present on the flag-raising together with Philippine Football Federation (PFF) President Mariano “Nonong” Araneta, Jr.
“This is one of the pinnacles of our experience. We couldn’t have done it without the PSC’s support and all of you behind the scenes. You are all part of this achievement,” said Ms. Long, who served as the team’s co-captain in the tournament.
Mr. Ramirez also commended the leadership of the PFF, its officials, and Australian coach Alen Stajcic, for ensuring that each of our athletes are bringing their best performance on the world stage. Mr. Araneta responded that, “the PSC has been very supportive of all our elite athletes and the campaign of the women’s football team.”
