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Rizal Memorial Stadium Achieves FIFA Quality Pro Certification

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The Rizal Memorial Sports Complex's football field has been certified as a "quality pro" by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), making it the topmost quality designation within the FIFA Quality Programme. This achievement denotes the strictest standards of performance, accuracy, safety, and durability, indicating that the field is suitable for professional matches and international tournaments. The certification was announced jointly by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and E-Sports International, a leading expert in establishing FIFA-certified fields in the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Rizal Memorial Stadium's football field has achieved FIFA Quality Pro certification, indicating the highest standards of performance, accuracy, safety, and durability.
  • The certification was acquired after a refurbishment period of one month, with testing conducted on April 11 and formal certification received on May 2.
  • The FIFA Quality Pro certificate is valid for one year, while the FIFA Quality certificate has a validity of three years.
  • E-Sports International, the company responsible for the field's certification, will provide one year of free servicing for the upkeep of the field, as well as maintenance equipment and training for PSC personnel.
  • E-Sports International has also concurrently restored several other sports facilities, including track ovals and recreational spaces, which are also FIFA certified.
  • The company has been tapped by the local government of Lanao Del Norte to upgrade the Mindanao Civic Center, utilizing their expertise in establishing FIFA-certified fields.

Statistics:

  • The FIFA Quality Pro certification is valid for one year (Source: E-Sports International).
  • The refurbishment of the field was completed within a month's time frame (Source: E-Sports International).
  • The field was tested on April 11 before receiving formal certification on May 2 (Source: E-Sports International).
  • E-Sports International will provide one year of free servicing for the upkeep of the field (Source: E-Sports International).
  • The company has restored several other sports facilities, including track ovals and recreational spaces, which are also FIFA certified (Source: E-Sports International).

Sources:

  • E-Sports International
  • Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)
  • International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
  • Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum
  • ArenaPlus
  • San Miguel Corporation
  • Philippine Olympic Committee
  • MILO
  • Smart/PLDT

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