A swimmer who overcame a heart problem. A physically-challenged athlete who also works as a fisherman. A Manobo runner who’s competing to bring pride to her tribe. They are only three of the more than 10,000 young Filipino athletes from all over the nation that taught us the value of sacrifice, discipline, and honor weeks ago in “Palarong Pambansa 2016.” Get to know them more as they show us how to be a winner not only in sports but in the game of life in “Palaro,” a documentary that will debut on Saturday (May 14), 6:30pm on ABS-CBN Sports + Action.
Follow the stories of tanker Nikki Pamintuan, who won her fight against a heart problem with the help of her grandmother, who was always her number one fan; Juan Canelas, a visually impaired fisherman who got into sports to help his family despite his condition; and Jeanette Mansumilya, a Manobo runner who wants to make history by making her tribe known in the sporting event. They gave their all in training and competition and now they will show us what keeps them going – not only glory, or fame, but for their future. Our future in sports.
ABS-CBN Integrated Sports, the sports arm of the country’s leading media and entertainment company, will uncover the journey of the young athletes — their sweat, blood, tears, and the grueling hours of practice they put in in this special documentary on the biggest national sporting event in the Philippines.
Attended by athletes from 18 regions, “Palarong Pambansa” is the training ground of future star athletes like track legend Elma Murros, basketball star Johnny Abarientos, and Olympian Ral Rosario. It is also the place where collegiate stars Ernesto Obiena (athletics), Jack Danielle Animam (basketball), and Axel Ngui (swimming) were discovered. Because of the hope and promises that “Palarong Pambansa” gives to students, it is the most anticipated event for aspiring student athletes.
In a presscon held last April, ABS-CBN Sports + Action channel head Vince Rodriguez emphasized the network’s commitment to champion Philippine sports and Filipino athletes. “How can you tell the story of our athletes, understand their struggles and celebrate their victories, if you do not start the story from the beginning? As a channel committed to sports development, we know it’s important to show the stories of our heroes, both big and small, in inspiring Filipinos especially the youth,” he said.
Don’t miss out on the inspiring and heart-tugging documentary from ABS-CBN Sports. Watch “Palaro” on Saturday (May 14), 6:30pm on ABS-CBN Sports + Action and ABS-CBN Sports + Action HD Ch 166 for SkyCable subscribers. For details and more information, follow ABS-CBN Sports on Facebook and Twitter (@abscbnsports) or logon to their website, sports.abs-cbn.com.
