THE Philippine Sports Commission’s (PSC) Indigenous Peoples Games (IP Games) would have to wait some more before they are revived at least later this year.
“I plan to resume the IP Games, but we have to follow health protocols. So as of now, it’s negative,” PSC Commissioner Charles Maxey told the BusinessMirror.
The PSC staged IP Games last year in Lake Sebu, Benguet, Ifugao and Davao City with local tribes participating in kadang-kadang or bamboo poles race, setanggung or lechon race and the tag of war, among others. The tribemen’s hunting skills were also featured in bow and arrow and spear competitions.
The PSC is conducting the IP Games in accordance with House Bill 8626 that provides for the preservation of indigenous games.
Maxey said the PSC intended to hold the games in Zambales, La Union, Bukidnon and Mati City but these were all ran over by the pandemic.
“The best thing to do now is actually wait for the situation to normalize. We cannot risk the health of everyone,” Maxey said.