THE Integrated Cycling Federation of the Philippines, or PhilCycing, will hold its elections on Dec. 3 at the Golden Bay Restaurant along Macapagal Avenue in Pasay City.
The exercise, held once every Olympic cycle, will start at 10 a.m.
PhilCycling President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and Secretary General Atty. Avelino “Billy” Sumagui have called on affiliated clubs to attend the general assembly that will elect the 15 members of the PhilCycling board.
Please email your queries to philcycling@gmail.com or call or text 09175594767. Each regular or affiliated member will be entitled to one vote. The voting representative must at least be a vice president, or its equivalent, of his or her club. A written authority from the club president is required. The clubs also need to secure a Certificate of Good Standing from the PhilCycling.
The deadline for clubs wishing to update their membership is on Nov. 3.
Meanwhile, boxing chief Ricky Vargas will not ignore clamors for change from within the ranks of the Philippine Olympic Committee.
Vargas, who heads the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines, will file his candidacy today.
“I know it is not going to be an easy task to go up against the entrenched powers that be, but the clamor is too intense for me to ignore,” said Vargas.
POC president Jose “Peping” Cojuangco is attempting to secure a fourth term when elections take place on Nov. 25.
Philippine Football Federation president Mariano “Nonong” Araneta and cycling chief Abraham Tolentino were supposed to run, but gave way for Vargas in a sign of unity.
Vargas’ bid was done following consultations with a number of NSA heads, who are involved in a movement for change.
“I accept to lead the call for change as asked of me by sports leaders,” added Vargas.
There are 43 voting members in the POC, including 40 NSAs.
A candidate needs to get 22 votes to win the presidency.