November 26, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — Itinuring ni Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick ‘Pato’ Gregorio si South Korean coach Ryu Su Seng bilang ‘a gift to Philippine archery.’
Kasalukuyang ginagabayan ni Ryu ang mga national archers sa paghahanda para sa parating na 33rd Southeast Asian Games sa Thailand sa Disyembre.
“If we want to be the best, get the best. Coach Ryu is a gift to archery in the Philippines. We are lucky that she has chosen our country where she will give back to the sport after achieving all of her success,” ani Gregorio kahapon sa Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum sa Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
Iginiya ni Ryu ang mga South Korean archers sa dalawang gold medals sa Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games noong 2016 at sa tatlong golds sa Tokyo noong 2021.
Umaasa ang PSC na mananatili pa rin si Ryu sa bansa upang sanayin ang Philippine team para sa 2026 Asian Games, 2027 World Youth Archery Championships at sa 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
“In the SEA Games, we can win the medals. Also in the Asian Games, even the gold. And in the Olympics, we can get to the quarterfinals and then in the future, a medal,” wika ni Ryu.
Nakipagtulungan si Gregorio kay World Archery Philippines (WAP) president Bing Reaport para makuha ang serbisyo ng South Korean trainer.