‘Dream come true’: 46-anyos na Fil-Aussie, proud na bahagi ng Philippine team sa AFL Asian Champs

Jibb Iglesias, who grew up in Maryborough, Victoria, fulfilled his dream of playing for the Philippine national team at the AFL Asian Champs in Thailand.

Jibb Iglesias, who grew up in Maryborough, Victoria, fulfilled his dream of playing for the Philippine national team at the AFL Asian Champs in Thailand. Credit: Jibb Iglesias

Sa edad na 46, ipinagpapatuloy ng tubong-Cebu na si Jibb Iglesias ang kanyang pagmamahal sa footy habang buong pusong kinatawan ang Pilipinas sa AFL Asian Champs.


Key Points
  • Natupad ni Jibb Iglesias, na lumaki sa Maryborough, Victoria, ang pangarap na makapaglaro para sa Philippine national team sa AFL Asian Champs sa Thailand.
  • Higit pa sa paglalaro, nagsilbi rin si Iglesias bilang mentor ng mga bagong Pinoy na manlalaro, tinutulungan sila sa fitness, nutrisyon at mga batayan ng AFL.
  • Hangad niyang mapalago ang AFL sa mga Pilipino, sa Australia man o sa Pilipinas, kahit na mas nangingibabaw ang basketball sa kulturang pampalakasan ng mga Pinoy.
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