THE Clark Parade Grounds in Clark Freeport will soon be developed into a world class multi-sports area, said Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) president and CEO Vivencio Dizon at the opening ceremony of the Pinas Cup 2018 here.
“For next year, you’re going to find something very different when you play here because for next year, all of this will be transformed into a world-class football pitch starting next year for all of you. So, it would look like you’re playing in Europe and other countries,” Dizon told the participants.
Dizon also mentioned that this Freeport serves as a major area for various events on Sports Tourism and Eco Tourism in the country as he also cited the support of the government for different sports activity like the Pinas Cup.
“If you come here on weekends, you will notice that there are events for sports tourism and ecotourism. All these events are happening in Clark on a regular basis and this is the third year already of Pinas Cup and it will just get bigger and bigger and the government is going to support it all the way,” Dizon said.
Meanwhile, Clark Development Corporation president and CEO Noel Manankil said that about half of the parade grounds will be rehabilitated for its development into a more suitable area for football games.
Manankil also mentioned that aside from football, other sports activity like the World Record attempt of Trinx Bikes for longest line of bicycle parade will also be held here.
“Aside from other activities here, a record setting feat will also be hosted here. This is a biking event that hopes to bid in the Guinness World Record and we also have a Sunset Marathon. So, generally the type of activities often done here are biking, marathon and football,” he said.
Accordingly, Manila Soccer Academy director and head organizer of the event, Monty Roxas, has cited the suitability of this Freeport as their major location for the event.
“Our home turf now is Clark because of the size of the football field. It is only here that we can find such a field and the environment of Clark is really conducive for Pinas Cup,” Roxas said. (PR)