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00:00And for our sports banter, we have with us the FIFA Director of Tournaments Jaime Yarsa,

00:05LOC Tournament Director Relly San Agustin, and LOC Deputy Project Lead Kyra Dimeanda.

00:10So good morning.

00:11Good morning, Paul.

00:12Sir Jaime, Ma'am Kyra, and of course Sir Eli. Good morning.

00:15Good morning to you.

00:16Welcome to PTV Sports and of course, thanks so much for visiting our station to discuss

00:22about of course the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup.

00:25So my first question is of course for Sir Jaime.

00:27Sir Jaime, it was on October 4th when FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that

00:33the Philippines will be hosting this inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup.

00:37But can you please take us back on the process on why did FIFA chose the Philippines to be

00:42the host of this inaugural tournament?

00:44Well, as you mentioned, it was the FIFA Council that decided to host it to the Philippines.

00:49And it was based first of all on the interest of the Federation because they submitted their

00:54interest and together with other candidates.

00:57And there was a review done by our division about the various candidates that were hosting it.

01:03And one of the things that really caught our attention was the good project from the Federation

01:08and the strong support from the government to the World Cup.

01:11That was really something that caught our eye.

01:15And we also heard about the good programs that the Federation and the government had

01:20to include futsal in schools.

01:22And we have right now over 30,000 registered futsal players in the country.

01:27So it was really a good match I think for what we wanted to do.

01:32At the same time for us it was very important the legacy that we could leave in the country

01:37and the region.

01:38And we were completely aligned with the Federation in that sense.

01:41And I think a little bit all of these elements together is what convinced the FIFA Council

01:46to grant it to the Philippines.

01:49Sir Jaime, can you elaborate on the plans of FIFA to promote this inaugural all-women futsal?

01:56Well, there are many events that are going to happen.

01:59And obviously we count on all the media here in the Philippines and all over the world.

02:03There is also a lot of discussions with the Ministry of Tourism to spread the word all over the world

02:08in all the countries that are participating in the qualifiers.

02:11So there will be a lot of activities.

02:14Yesterday was a very good example with the brand identity and the logo launch that we did.

02:18We tried to attract the attention of the people with these elements and these activities.

02:23The good thing is that now we have a tool which is the logo and the brand identity

02:27to really publish and do further activities.

02:31So I think we are going to increase obviously our presence in the media

02:36and all the activities to promote the tournament not only in the Philippines

02:40but in Southeast Asia as well as all over the world.

02:43Alright, let's proceed to our LOC.

02:45Sir Eddie, we have about 8 to 9 months before the start of this tournament.

02:49How are our preparations? How is the stadium?

02:52And of course, the reception here in the worldwide futsal community.

02:57Well, the preparation started since June of 2024.

03:01So we've been quite engrossed already in terms of the preparations.

03:06With 8 to 9 months, we are happy to say that we are on schedule

03:10and a lot of things are falling into place.

03:13I can't say it was a smooth ride but there are a lot of challenges

03:17especially with dealing with the local government.

03:21But of course, when we communicated our mission and vision for FIFA Women's Futsal,

03:29they are totally on board and have expressed their full support to us.

03:34So I think right now, it's just a matter of making sure that all the stars are aligned

03:41and make sure that as we head into November, we will be full out prepared.

03:47How is the status of our stadiums?

03:50Especially, we have two stadiums for this tournament.

03:52There's the Fieldsports Arena in Pasig and the Victoria's in Negros Occidental.

03:56So how is the status of both stadiums?

03:58Right now, Fieldsports, let's talk about Fieldsports first.

04:02Of course, it's being used for other sports as well.

04:05We actually also organized a recent futsal tournament just late last year.

04:12But there's a lot of work to be done.

04:14Of course, we wanted to make sure that they are within FIFA standards

04:19and I think this is achievable.

04:21Together with the Philippine Sports Commission, with Chairman Dicky Bachman,

04:26we're going to make sure that we will show the world that our venue is top class

04:33and of course, making sure that it's futsal compliant.

04:37Of course, we're a basketball country, but I think for this one, we will be able to achieve it.

04:42As for Victoria's, we have the full support of the local government, right?

04:46With Mayor Javi Benitez.

04:48We visited the stadium last month and we see that there are a lot of things that need to be done.

04:56But they are excited, we are excited.

04:59They are willing to invest their time and effort and money

05:05to make sure that it becomes a world-class venue as well.

05:08All right.

05:09Let's go to Ma'am Kyra.

05:11Ma'am, of course, this month we are celebrating the International Women's Month.

05:15What is our reaction to this?

05:17We have this inaugural all-women futsal and are we going to conduct football clinics?

05:24So, this World Cup being here today, it's really a long time coming.

05:30So, last night, our President was also talking about it.

05:32It's not something that we just decided on last year, although the announcement was last year.

05:37This has been a long time coming.

05:39And again, echoing on Relly's points, the stars are aligned.

05:44So, us with the Federation are very aligned with FIFA in promoting this sport

05:49because not only will this enable players to go further,

05:54but it will also create pathways, for example, for referees, for management, for coaches.

05:59So, it's not just a one-thing event.

06:03We want this event to be a legacy.

06:06We want to reach ripples of change for it and for generations to come

06:10that we will be able to really create those opportunities,

06:13not just even for women, but for all genders of this sport.

06:17Yes, ma'am, you mentioned that we are also athletes.

06:20Yes.

06:21So, how do you feel that we, the all-women's team, will be the ones to lead this march?

06:29Yes. So, I am a football player, but futsal has been growing very fast in the last few years in this country

06:37and even in the whole world.

06:38So, now that we already have the all-women's futsal event,

06:42then it pushes us to really see that this sport is not just, quote-unquote, for men,

06:48but it's as equally as exciting and maybe even more.

06:53We don't know, but we'll know.

06:55Wow.

06:56This World Cup.

06:57In Tagalog, lumalaban ang mga babae.

06:59Yes.

07:00And this is the perfect opportunity for women to really show the skills that we have

07:04and how the sport can really push forward women empowerment and just how women play.

07:11Wow.

07:12Sir Jaime, now let's talk about the format of this tournament.

07:15As of today, there are two qualified teams, New Zealand and the Philippines, as those countries.

07:20What's the tournament format?

07:22And, of course, when can we expect the 16 teams to be completed before this inaugural Futsal Women's World Cup?

07:28Well, it's 16 teams from all over the world.

07:31And, as you said, only OFC, Oceania, has concluded the qualification.

07:36New Zealand is qualified as well as Philippines.

07:38The UEFA qualification started right now, and by the end of May, we should know all the countries.

07:43It's four from UEFA, three from Asia, three from South America, two from Africa,

07:51and two more from CONCACAF, so the region of North Central America.

07:57And they will be divided into four groups of four, and two groups will be then probably in Victoria,

08:03and two groups will be in Pasig here in Manila.

08:06We have 77, as I said before, teams competing to be part of this tournament, which is amazing.

08:13It really shows the growth of the game, of the futsal girls playing all over the world,

08:19and we are really excited because we know that the best teams will come to play in the Philippines.

08:24So, we are really looking forward to it.

08:27Prime Minister, are you already scheduled for the official draw, or not yet?

08:31Yes, we are doing it in September, on the 15th of September, so I'm hoping that everybody will be very excited.

08:38By that time, we will know the teams, we will know which will be the teams competing against the Philippines,

08:44and also in which city will they be playing.

08:46So, it's going to be a very, very important milestone for us.

08:50The teams will come also on the occasion of the draw, so the 60 teams will be here,

08:55we'll have the chance to talk to the media, we'll have the chance to visit the facilities, the hotels,

09:00get to know a little bit of the country, and when they get back home,

09:04then tell their fans how good the Philippines is so they can come for the tournament.

09:08We are looking forward to that.

09:10That's beautiful.

09:12We are looking forward to that.

09:14But of course, Sir Jaime, do we have another tournament aside from this All Women's Sports?

09:21All Women's Futsal World Cup, yeah.

09:23Another tournament, you mean what?

09:25I mean other tournaments.

09:26After this FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup, are there any upcoming tournaments for FIFA besides futsal, football, and of course the other sports?

09:37This year?

09:38Yeah.

09:40Oh yes, I have the Beach Soccer World Cup right now, then I have the Club World Cup in the US,

09:45then I have the U20 men's in Chile, then I have the U17 girls in Morocco,

09:51then I have the U17 boys in Qatar, then I have this one, and then I have the Intercontinental Cup,

10:01and then I have the Arab Cup, so it's a busy year.

10:03But for me, this is the most important tournament of the year because it's the first ever.

10:09There's never been a FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup before.

10:12We are very excited, all of us.

10:14I think we match with the Philippines the right place to do it,

10:17and we are really looking forward to this tournament because we are going to see now, live, all of us,

10:23I've seen them, but the rest of the world can see it now,

10:26how good the girls play futsal and how good these technical skills, this fit,

10:30is really fitted for the way the women play the game.

10:35So it's very exciting to see the big names of the world like Spain, like Brazil, like Portugal, like Japan, like Iran.

10:43All over the world.

10:46All over the world.

10:47So I just want to ask, the PFF has been very busy for the past few months to prepare for this prestigious tournament,

10:54how would you assess the way that PFF handles the preparation of this inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup?

11:00Well, first of all, as always, the Federation appoints a local organizing committee,

11:05which shall be comprised of very professional people,

11:08and we are really very happy with how things are developing.

11:11We have an extremely professional team, they've been doing an amazing job,

11:16and they're also making the right decisions by appointing the right agency,

11:20so we are really very confident that this tournament will go very well,

11:24because the preparation, the knowledge, and the professionalism of the Federation

11:30and the local organizing committee has been outstanding until now.

11:34Alright, thank you very much, sirs and ma'am.

11:37Of course, if you have any message, invite us.

11:39Yes, please invite all the futsal fans all over the world to come here to the Philippines

11:43to watch the inaugural Futsal Women's World Cup, and please tell them to watch live.

11:48It is very important that the fans are watching the games live,

11:51so can you please invite futsal fans all over the world to come here and watch the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup?

11:56Well, it's not only to the Filipino fans that are here, enjoy.

12:01This is the first time that the Philippines will host a World Cup,

12:04and it's a very historic World Cup because it's the first ever FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup.

12:09And to the rest of the world, come and enjoy.

12:12Beautiful Philippines, very hospitable people, nice facilities.

12:17It's a country for holidays, and now you can combine both things,

12:22coming to see the World Cup as well as enjoying the beautiful place in the Philippines.

12:27Sir?

12:28Yes, and I'd like to mention, of course, that not calling out not just our Filipino fans in Manila or in Negros,

12:38but all over the country to come and support and show the world that we are really the place or a venue for international events.

12:49So let's make the country proud, and see you in November.

12:53Alright, the last one. Ms. Kaya, go ahead.

12:56So, ladies and gentlemen, thank you again for your time.

12:59And yes, we have countries that will come here to fight, to become world champions,

13:05and we are one of those who will fight to become world champions.

13:09That's why we invite you to watch the Futsal World Cup this November.

13:14Alright, again, thank you so much.

13:16Sir Jaime Yarsa, Ms. Kaya Radimandal, and of course, our ladies and gentlemen for visiting our show,

13:20and good luck for the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup, and have a great day.

13:24Thank you. Salamat.

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