Bumuhos ang pagbati ng mga mambabatas sa makasaysayang panalo ng Filipinas, ang women’s national football team ng bansa.
Matatandaan na sa pagsabak nila sa FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 kamakailan ay natalo nito ang bansang New Zealand matapos maitala ni Sarina Bolden ang kauna-unahang World Cup Goal ng Pilipinas.
Ayon kay House Speaker Martin Romualdez, ang panalong ito ng koponan ay tatatak na sa sports history ng bansa.
Hamon pa nito na ipagpatuloy ang determinasyon at pagkakaisa upang gawing posible ang imposible.
“My heart swells with pride as we celebrate the astounding victory of our women’s national football team at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. They have made history today…The exceptional Sarina Bolden marked our nation’s first-ever World Cup goal, leaving an indelible mark in Philippine sports history.”
“To the rest of the team and to everyone who supported them, thank you for showing the world the strength and spirit of the Filipino. As we continue to shake up Group A, let this victory remind us that with hard work, unity, and a determined spirit, we can make the impossible, possible. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!” pahayag ni Speaker Romualdez.
Binigyang diin naman ni PBA Party-list Representative Margarita Nograles na magsisilbi itong inspirasyon sa maraming atleta na nagsusumikap maabot ang kanilang mga pangarap.
Ipinagmamalaki din ng mambabatas ang kapwa Dabawenya na si Sara Eggesvik na nag-assist kay Bolden para makuha ang goal.
“This victory has certainly marked a significant milestone in Philippine football history as it showcased the unwavering determination, resilience, and skill of our talented Filipina players. Their hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport have paid off in the most spectacular way, proving that with teamwork and belief, anything is possible. This victory not only serves as a testament to the potential of Philippine women’s football but also inspires generations of aspiring athletes to pursue their dreams fearlessly and strive for excellence. I am very proud especially to fellow Davaoeña Sara Eggesvik who facilitated the assist for that one historic goal of Sarina Bolden,” ani Nograles.
Umaasa naman si Biñan City Representative Marlyn Alonte na magtutuloy-tuloy ang panalo ng ating national team.
Makakaasa aniya sila ng patuloy na suporta mula sa bawat Pilipino sa kanilang pag-abanse sa torneyo.
“I send our resounding congratulations and continuing homeland cheers to our national women’s football team! I am confident their historic win over the much higher ranked New Zealand contingent will energize them in their next match which will be against Norway on July 30, Sunday, so they can take the lead in their group and advance to the Round of 16,” saad ni Alonte. | ulat ni Kathleen Jean Forbes
