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Rizal Memorial Football Field Earns FIFA Quality Pro Certification

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The Rizal Memorial Football Field, a vital sports facility in the Philippines, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining the prestigious FIFA Quality Pro certification from the sport's world governing body, Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). This achievement reflects the stringent standards of performance, accuracy, safety, and durability that the field has met, making it suitable for top-level football matches and international tournaments.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Rizal Memorial Football Field is the first in the country to receive the FIFA Quality Pro certification, a top-level designation within the FIFA Quality Programme.
  • The field was refurbished within a month and underwent testing on April 11, before receiving the formal certification on May 2.
  • The certification is valid for one year, and E-Sports, the company that built the field, will provide one year of free servicing for the upkeep of the field.
  • E-Sports will also provide maintenance equipment and training to PSC personnel to ensure the long-term quality of the field.
  • The company, founded by Managing Director Audris Romualdez, has also built the track oval at the New Clark City Athletic Stadium in Tarlac and specializes in playing surfaces for sports such as tennis, basketball, and badminton.
  • E-Sports is involved in various projects, including building the first and largest skate park in the Philippines and creating recreational spaces, obstacle courses, and outdoor fitness spaces for developers.

Statistics:

  • The Rizal Memorial Football Field is the first in the Philippines to achieve FIFA Quality Pro certification.
  • E-Sports will provide one year of free servicing for the upkeep of the field.
  • The certification is valid for one year, with the FIFA Quality certificate valid for three years.
  • E-Sports has built the track oval at the New Clark City Athletic Stadium in Tarlac.
  • The company specializes in playing surfaces for sports such as tennis, basketball, and badminton.

Sources:

  • Philippine Sports Commission
  • E-Sports International (Everything Sports)
  • Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum
  • Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
  • San Miguel Corp.
  • Philippine Olympic Committee
  • Milo
  • Smart/PLDT
  • ArenaPlus

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