SEA Games: Cavite skateboarding, cycling-BMX venues ready

By Anthony Giron

TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite—It’s all systems go for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games’ skateboarding and cycling-BMX sites at the sprawling oval park.

The cycling-BMX and skateboarding competition are slated from December 4 to 9.

Observers consider the sports park near the Tagaytay government center as one of the best to hold such events citing the city’s cool climate, alluring spots and good environment.

Tagaytay is the top tourist destination in Region IV-A (CALABARZON).

Contractor Wharton R. Chan confirmed that the sites, including the newly constructed grandstand, are ready for the SEAG skateboarding and cycling-bmx events.

“Yes, it is complete,” Chan told Manila Bulletin.  The construction crew, he said are just working on some “minor improvements for looks.”

A member of the Indonesian SEAG skateboarding team reportedly started practicing in the area during the week.

Cavite 8^th District Representative and Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino called on everyone to “stand as one” as the country’s hosting of the 30th SEA Games goes full blast.

Tolentino said this is the fourth time the Philippines is hosting the SEA Games after 1981, 1991 and 2005.  “Remember, the next time we will host this could be in 2030. This is for the country,” Tolentino said.

“Let us support the athletes. With this, my statement will be not only for us to ‘we win as one’ but ‘we stand as one’ in hosting this SEA Games,’” he added.

Source: Manila Bulletin