It‘s a bronze for PH in the Laliga Youth Tournament 2022

THE grassroots tournament was attended by around 50 teams from four countries and more than 2,000 fans.representing the Philippines, Arayat FC, led by coach Hamed Hajimehdi, finished 3rd, winning the bronze medal, competing in the Under-12 category. Loyola FC participated with two boys’ teams in the Under-10 age group finishing in 8th&9th place, and another team in 5th position in the Under-14 category, led by Roxy Dorlas, director of the Loyola FC Academy.

Mazda GB FC (Laos) in U8, Akademi Wira Muda, United Malaysia and JDT FC (Malaysia) in U10, U12 and U14 respectively, and Chiagnmai FC (Thailand) in U16 were the winners of the Laliga Youth Tournament 2022, which was held on 23-24 July at the Kopa Arena of Universiti Sains Malaysia in Penang.

The tournament, organized by Laliga and Sambill Park, brought together nearly 50 teams and more than 630 players from four countries, who competed to become champions of a competition that has become one of the most important grassroots football competitions in Asia.

“We want Laliga Youth Tournament to become the biggest football tournament in Asia in the next five years. We are looking to provide a platform for young players in Asia to achieve their dream and enjoy an exciting experience with Laliga. I would also like to thank Mazda, LT and Tourism Malaysia for their support in organising this tournament,” said Daniel Wong, Managing Director of Sambill Park.

In addition to the collective awards, the tournament closed with the best player award going to Muhammad Izham Aiman bin Khairul, JDT FC Malaysia player, who will participate in one of the Laliga Camps programmes conducted by the Laliga Grassroots team at the ESC Laliga centre in Madrid.

“We are very satisfied with the celebration of Laliga Youth Tournament 2022, as we have managed to ensure that the main protagonists of the tournament, the players, enjoy themselves, compete and demonstrate their skills. We look forward to the next edition and will continue to look for opportunities to bring Laliga to young players and fans in Southeast Asia,” said Adrian Prol, Laliga delegate in Malaysia.

With the celebration of the Laliga Youth Tournament, Laliga continues its commitment to the development of grassroots football in Southeast Asia through the different projects of Laliga Grassroots and its firm commitment to bring Spanish football to fans on this side of the world.