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| courtesy of change.org |
I am pleasantly surprised to find out that a volleyball fan created a petition that seeks the ouster of Jose Cojuangco Jr. as Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President and the abolition of Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas Incorporated (LVPI) as the national sports association for Philippine volleyball. The petition is timely and revealing on several levels.
One, it shows that ordinary Filipino volleyball fans see the true state of Philippine volleyball. The demand for the resignation of Cojuangco and the abolition of LVPI are spot on as far as finding solutions to the current problem in volleyball are concerned. After all, Cojuangco, LVPI and the men behind it are the real problems of Philippine volleyball.
Two, the petition shows that volleyball fans are smart enough to know what to demand from our sports leaders. The petition which rues the absence of national teams while having a lot of hosting events for LVPI, shows great insight. The preoccupation with the hosting of FIVB and AVC events to the point of neglecting the formation of national teams reveals that Cojuangco, Romasanta, Suzara and Palou among others, are really in it for the money-making aspect of volleyball.
Lastly, the petition is a realization that for change to take place, volleyball fans must take positive and concrete action. I am truly happy to finally see volleyball fans take things seriously and dare to take bold steps to better sports governance.
Thus, it is my fervent hope that the petition gains tremendous support. I truly hope that those who have the best interest of Philippine volleyball take the time to sign the petition and become a part of a change that is coming.
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