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Camacho backs Youth Summer Sports Blitz program
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Posted on Jul 28 2023
The 19th CNMI Youth Congress hosted the first ever Youth Summer Sports Blitz program at the Oleai Sports Complex, with a total of 50 youth participants ranging in ages from 10 to 17 years old taking part in various exercises and sports activities.
Spearheaded by youth senator Filomenaleonisa Iakopo, who chairs the Sports and Recreation Committee, the participants played soccer, volleyball, basketball and track, under the supervision of expert trainer Peter Pulu, who is a two-time Olympian champion with expertise in track racing and physical fitness.
Saipan Mayor Ramon Blas “RB” Camacho talked to the young participants about the importance of their health and lifestyle and encouraged them to become more involved in physical activities such as sports to not only benefit themselves but to set an example for their peers in the community.
“I believe in promoting a physically active and a healthy lifestyle for our youth. By investing, supporting, and empowering our youth, we contribute to their personal development, education, and overall well-being,” said Camacho. “It is not only about providing the financial resources; it is about the impact that lies within activities such as the Youth Summer Sports Blitz Program. I will continue to support youth programs like this because it prevents obesity, diabetes, and other noncommunicable diseases.”
Camacho thanks the 19th CNMI Youth Congress for creating and hosting the event and the coaches and volunteers for lending their expertise and skills to the program. He also lauded the other program sponsors—the Office of Youth Affairs, RUN Saipan, and Tupu Cane Juice—for lending their support to the event.
The program’s main goal is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among the local youth through sports. (PR)
