Random thought on sports in Pinas
I still get surprised when people wonder why I am into Baseball and Football. It seems like I am some kind of an alien here in the Philippines. But think of it. In USA, it is very normal for girls to like Baseball, although some are still cynical that girls can really talk Baseball. In Europe and around the world, except in Archipelago de San Lazaro and US of A, Football is part of their life.
If I am living in any of those countries, I'd be like a commoner, but not here in my own country where most people only appreciate Basketball and Manny Pacquiao. Yeah, not Boxing. How many Pinoys can you get who will tell you of another boxer besides Pacman? I'm not even one of them, for I bother not remembering their names.
Not every boy here in Pinas are even capable of real Basketball talk. I sincerely believe that although they may be rooting for a particular team.
There was an incident in the clinic a week ago when one of my colleagues asked our MIS if he was able to watch the Dec-4 Alaska vs. San Miguel game. The guy he asked was clueless about the game, but I made a comment about it. What did he do? He became silent and no longer pursued the topic. I then came to two conclusions: 1, He was being disrespectful and didn't want to talk to me about the game; 2, he was concerned I might have a lot of info about the game.
The latter sounds sensible. Truth is, I don't speak Basketball that much. I'm not fond of the game unless the Alaska Aces are playing. I wonder if people think I can about every sport there is.
I've been brooding on the sports status here in the Philippines. Not everyone is into any sport when Filipinos can actually excel. I must admit that I don't play a particular sport, but I at least am a fan. A passionate one.
So I thank what the Azkals have achieved so far. They're bringing awareness to our people, especially to our public servants who were ought to be first to cheer for our athletes.
What we have now for Philippine Football is good. It's a good start.
If I am living in any of those countries, I'd be like a commoner, but not here in my own country where most people only appreciate Basketball and Manny Pacquiao. Yeah, not Boxing. How many Pinoys can you get who will tell you of another boxer besides Pacman? I'm not even one of them, for I bother not remembering their names.
Not every boy here in Pinas are even capable of real Basketball talk. I sincerely believe that although they may be rooting for a particular team.
There was an incident in the clinic a week ago when one of my colleagues asked our MIS if he was able to watch the Dec-4 Alaska vs. San Miguel game. The guy he asked was clueless about the game, but I made a comment about it. What did he do? He became silent and no longer pursued the topic. I then came to two conclusions: 1, He was being disrespectful and didn't want to talk to me about the game; 2, he was concerned I might have a lot of info about the game.
The latter sounds sensible. Truth is, I don't speak Basketball that much. I'm not fond of the game unless the Alaska Aces are playing. I wonder if people think I can about every sport there is.
I've been brooding on the sports status here in the Philippines. Not everyone is into any sport when Filipinos can actually excel. I must admit that I don't play a particular sport, but I at least am a fan. A passionate one.
So I thank what the Azkals have achieved so far. They're bringing awareness to our people, especially to our public servants who were ought to be first to cheer for our athletes.
What we have now for Philippine Football is good. It's a good start.