POC thanks PSC, outfitter

The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) thanked the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for the release of the P3.3 million budget for the country’s campaign in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

Fil-American alpine skier Asa Miller is the country’s lone representative in the Games scheduled Feb. 4 to 20 where he will compete in the men’s slalom and giant slalom events.

POC president Bambol Tolentino also thanked Asics for continuing to be Team Philippines’ official outfitter for both the Summer and Winter Olympics.

“The POC expresses its gratitude to PSC and Asics for their valuable support to our participation in the Winter Olympics,” Tolentino said.

Organizers require a minimum of a six-member delegation to accompany Miller to the Games. Joining Miller will be PH team’s chief of mission Bones Floro, Philippine Ski and Snowboard Federation President Jim Apelar, COVID-19 liaison officer Nikkie Cheng, athlete and administrative officer Dave Carter, athlete welfare officer Jobert Yu and Miller’s coach Will Gregorak.