8 AGS booters repping PH at La Liga Youth Tourney in Malaysia

Prayers are requested for the safety and success of the youngsters who are currently in Malaysia for the La Liga Youth Tournament, especially the eight Ateneo de Manila Grade School boys who were sent by the Loyola Football Club to represent the Philippines in the Under-10 age group. The eight AGS booters- whose sections from School Year 2021-2022 follow their names in parentheses- are Anton Flameño (4-Kalun), Sancho Bautista (3-Daraitan), Ethan Alferez (3-Kanlaon), Harvey Garcia (4-Sikatuna), Ghazi Dy (4-Humabon), Sylar Alcantara (4-Kamagong), Javie Bautista (4-Kalun), and Bosco Virrey (4-Kamagong).

     
The event is an official tournament endorsed by La Liga, the world’s biggest football league. Participants will compete against athletes from Asian countries such as Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, and Singapore. It features seven categories for boys (from Under-8 to Under-16) and two age groups for girls (Under-12 and Under-14) in an event that will provide “healthy and fun competition.” The tournament will unfold at the KOPA Arena in Penang, Malaysia, from July 23 to 24, 2022.