A TOTAL OF 80 TEAMS and 1,380 young talents have competed this weekend in front of more than 7,000 fans in the first edition of the LALIGA Youth Tournament in the Philippines between 18 and 20 October.
The Champions have been announced for each age category: with Crocs FC Davao winning in 3 of the categories: U8, U10, and U12. Total FC won the Cup for the U14 category, and the White Team of DLSZ (De La Salle Santiago Zobel School) achieved the 1st place in the U16 category.
This grassroots tournament has been organized by LALIGA together with RSA 1 Group and Epic Management between 18 and 20 October in Manila. LALIGA Youth Tournament aims to become the benchmark tournament in grassroots football in the region through its multiple local editions and to boost football talent throughout the Southeast Asian region. There are also plans to hold a larger tournament at regional level.
LALIGA, committed to youth and grassroots football
“We are thrilled with the success of the LALIGA Youth Tournament here in the Philippines. With over 80 teams participating, this event was more than just a series of matches—it was a celebration of football and the exceptional talent of young players from across Asia," said Ed Pasion, President of Epic Management Inc.
He added: "The passion and energy we experienced throughout the tournament were incredible, and it’s clear that the future of football is bright. We’re proud to have provided an unforgettable experience for everyone involved, and we look forward to continuing to grow the sport in the Philippines and the region.”
Meanwhile Iván Codina, LALIGA's Director in the Singapore office has this to say.
"We are very committed to the development of global grassroots football, and the Singapore Office has made the LALIGA Youth Tournament a priority project. We aim to work to the highest quality standards and to establish the LALIGA Youth Tournament brand as a reference in the region, thus we are very proud of the success of this edition in the Philippines.” says Codina.
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