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HANGZHOU—Philippine Olympic Committee president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino unleashed his pent-up disgust and frustration over the Philippine Sports Commission, which he described as having given teamwork a different meaning and created a wedge between the two major sports organizations during the 19th Asian Games.
“Why send the letter on September 20? Why not after the closing ceremony? Perhaps October 10, when we have all gone home,” Tolentino told Filipino reporters covering the on Saturday, the morning after the Philippines bagged the men’s basketball crown for its fourth gold medal in the games. The financial assistance for the Bangkok campaign was sourced from the Philippine Amusements and Gaming Corp, but was eventually deducted as the government gaming body’s contribution to the PSC.
“While we were here on the first day and waving the Philippine flag, they sent us the letter with an instruction “to answer within five days” upon receipt,” he said. “Give me one valid reason for the Filipino people on the timing of the sending the letter … Why? To distract us? That’s malicious intent … bad faith.”
The PSC also asked the POC to liquidate P2.5 million in financial assistance to athletes and officials in last year’s Vietnam Southeast Asian Games and another P600,000 for the national swimming team’s preparation and participation in the Cambodia SEA Games last May.
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