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Ayala Malls Manila Bay (AMMB) continues to encourage Filipinos to live healthy lifestyles while uncovering new sports and passions. The “Home Court” initiative — which AMMB launched earlier this year — allows mallgoers to #SeizeTheBay by working out or getting into a new sport. From table tennis to fencing, basketball, and taekwondo, and other sports, communities can participate in fitness activities hosted at various areas within the largest Ayala Malls to date. In addition to sports clinics or workshops, “Home Court” transforms spaces within Ayala Malls Manila Bay into conducive spots for tournaments such as the ongoing Batang Pinoy and the Philippine National Games.
Recognized as the largest venue for this much-anticipated event featuring Table Tennis, Pencak Silat, and Arnis, Ayala Malls Manila Bay has expanded its play areas on December 17-22, 2023, providing a total of nine event spaces with over 10,000 visitors estimated to attend a day. Ayala Malls Manila Bay is proud to be a partner in nurturing the passions and supporting budding Pinoy athletes in this regard. The Philippine National Games, organized by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), aims to identify potential national team players who will proudly represent the country in esteemed international sports events such as the Southeast Asian Games, Asian Games, and the Olympic Games. In addition, for the first time in its history, Batang Pinoy, or the Philippine Youth Games, makes its debut in Manila, extending a warm welcome to athletes under 15 years old, including out-of-school youth.
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| Table tennis in Ayala Malls Manila Bay (Image Source: Manila Standard/Ayala Malls) |
“Here in Ayala Malls Manila Bay, we are honored to host 2 of the country’s biggest sports competitions, Batang Pinoy and the Philippine National Games. We are witnessing the next generations of Olympians and we’re happy that Ayala Malls Manila Bay will be one of their ‘Home Courts’ where they can hone their talents and skills. We fully support our young athletes and we invite you to come and cheer with us," shared Ayala Malls Manila Bay General Manager France Eusebio. More than a shopping center, Ayala Malls Manila Bay also extends as your ultimate indoor sports destination where you can play your sport there. From Mondays to Sundays at 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, join Table Tennis on the 4th and 5th floor (Activity Center Extension, Building A) or Taekwondo on the 3rd floor (Exhibit Area, Building A). Additionally, accessible 24/7 are Pinoy favorites like Basketball, Badminton, and Volleyball which can be enjoyed at the Sports Center on the 5th floor (Building A). Other occasional sports include Fencing, Pickleball, Chess, Arnis, and Pencak Silat.
On top of Batang Pinoy and the Philippine National Games, Ayala Malls Manila Bay has hosted other notable tournaments including the Philippine Taekwondo Championships and League, 1st ASTIGA PILIPINAS Table Tennis Tournament, AQ Prime Fide Standard Chess Tournament, and the Philippine Fencing Championships, among others. Ayala Malls Manila Bay continues its dedication to providing a dynamic platform for sports enthusiasts of all ages, contributing to developing a vibrant sporting community and fostering the potential of aspiring athletes. As the hub for sports and recreation, Ayala Malls Manila Bay stands as the heartbeat of sportsmanship where passion meets competition and dreams take flight.
