DOHA 23 December 2024 — Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Her Excellency Lillibeth V. Pono, graced the Winter Cup Football Tournament at the Al Jazeera Academy in Abu Hamour on 18 December 2024.

Participated in by Qatar-based Filipino youth, the event was organized by Pinoy Young Futboleros Qatar (PYFQ), a community group dedicated to promoting football.

In her remarks, Ambassador Pono noted the value of sports in building character and in promoting camaraderie.

She also noted the recent strides made by Filipino athletes on the global stage, highlighting the increasing competitiveness of the sports-loving country’s national athletes.

“Sports teaches you the importance of discipline and hard work while having fun” she said. “You will only get better over time, and if you push a little bit harder, we might even see you make it to our national football team.”

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