PHThe Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is considering developing the Mindanao Civic Center (MCC) in Lanao del Norte into a regional training hub for athletes, aiming to create a sports tourism destination in Northern Mindanao. PSC Chair John Patrick Gregorio praised the MCC as a 'world-class sports facility' and emphasized its potential to become a 'sports university' that produces champions from the grassroots. He highlighted the need for focused training programs in various sports such as football, swimming, sepak takraw, tennis, basketball, volleyball, track and field, and arnis. Lanao del Norte Representative Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo noted that the MCC already meets international standards, as evidenced by certifications from the Federation of International Football Association and World Athletics. She also mentioned President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s support for establishing a sports university within the MCC. The proposal follows the MCC's history as a host for the Palarong Pambansa in 2003.
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