Philippine Curling Team Receives Cash Incentive After Historic Gold Medal Win

Philippine Curling Team Receives Cash Incentive After Historic Gold Medal Win

The Philippines' curling team has made history by winning their first-ever gold medal at the Asian Winter Games. As a result, each member of the team will receive a significant cash incentive from the government. According to Republic Act 10699, each gold-winning team member is entitled to P500,000, making it a well-deserved reward for their historic achievement.

A Token of Appreciation

Under the National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act, the Filipino curlers are eligible for this cash prize. The law stipulates that each member of a national team with five or more participants will receive 25% of the incentive for individual medal winners. With a gold medal haul worth P2 million, each team member is due for a substantial payout.

A New Era in Philippine Ice Sports

The Philippines' curling team's breakthrough win marks a new era in the country's ice sports history. Led by coach Jessica Pfister and comprising players Alan Frei, Enrico Pfister, Christian Haller, Marc Pfister, and Benjo Delarmente, the team defeated South Korea 5-3 to claim the gold medal.

A Brighter Future Ahead

Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richard Bachmann is ecstatic about the team's achievement. He believes that this victory sets the stage for greater success in ice events. We strongly believe that this achievement is just the beginning of our historic rise on ice for the Philippines, he said.

Winter Olympics Medal Within Reach

Philippine Olympic Committee President Abraham Tolentino shares Bachmann's optimism, stating that a Winter Olympics medal in Italy next year becomes a much more realistic possibility. This [Asian Winter Games gold] is too good to be true. Shocking, that's the least I can say. Now, the path is clearer toward our first medal in the Winter Olympics, he said.

The Journey Ahead

While the PH curling team's cash incentive is a significant motivator, it's just the beginning of their journey to the top. The team will need to overcome numerous challenges and obstacles as they strive for greatness on the international stage. As Tolentino noted, This achievement is too good to be true, implying that the road ahead won't be easy.

Conclusion

The Philippine curling team's historic gold medal at the Asian Winter Games is a testament to their dedication, hard work, and perseverance. The cash incentive they will receive is a well-deserved reward for their efforts. As they look to the future, the team will face new challenges and opportunities. With their eyes set on a Winter Olympics medal, the sky's the limit for Philippine ice sports.

Keywords PH Curling Team, Asian Winter Games, Cash Incentive, National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act, Winter Olympics

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

Enjoy the little things in life. For one day, you may look back and realize they were the big things. Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.