SENATOR Pia Cayetano on Sunday pledged to support the establishment of sports facilities, saying sports activities help develop the youth’s overall health and well-being and teaches them discipline and teamwork.

Cayetano committed to continue backing grassroots sports and the development of sports facilities.

“Ako, personally, gusto ko makakita ng sports facilities. Kasi balewala lahat ng sinasabi ko kung wala namang opportunity at walang safe spaces for these kids to engage in sports,” she said.

“You can’t go wrong with involving the youth in sports,” said the senator, herself a former champion varsity player for the University of the Philippines Lady Maroons Volleyball Team, and a national volleyball athlete.

“What’s important is, number one, mag-enjoy sila at magiging healthy sila. And then made-develop sa kabataan yung discipline, commitment, yung essence ng teamwork at cooperation,” she added.

Sports also open opportunities like scholarships for aspiring athletes, creating avenues for the youth to get a good education, the senator said.