PSC, Elite Link to roll out mobile app destined to change the digital sports ecosystem

Manila, Philippines - The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), in partnership with Elite Link, Inc., today launched Elite Link, a groundbreaking mobile platform designed to connect Filipino Athletes with coaches, brands, clubs, and scouts across the globe.

More than just a database, Elite Link is a game-changing digital ecosystem that puts athletes at the center of their sporting journey. Through the platform athletes can register, create and update their personal profiles, and showcase their statistics, achievements, and performance highlights - opening doors to recruitment, sponsorships, training programs, and competition opportunities at every level.

To underscore it's role in athlete development, the PSC announced that registration on Elite Link will be a requirement for participants in the upcoming Batang Pinoy event. The integration ensures that grassroots athletes trackable from youth competition to elite stages.

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"This partnership with Elite Link is a beautiful gift for Philippine sports. It is a chance for our young, talented athletes to find their communities, to discover opportunities, and to realize their potential, said PSC Chairman Patrick 'Pato' Gregorio. By starting with Batang Pinoy, we ensure every athlete has a digital footprint from the beginning. We want to have access to our athletes and give them all the opportunities they need to unleash their full potential."

Elite Link emphasize the platform's transformative mission: "With the Elite Link app, we are creating a game-changing digital platform where athletes can connect with peers, train with specialized coaches, secure sponsorships, join teams, showcase their skills, and get noticed by scouts and recruiters -- all while accessing opportunities to compete in sporting events at every level. Our mission is to transform the sports ecosystem into an inclusive space that offers equal opportunities for athletes from grassroots to professional ranks."

Adding her voice, Olympian and Elite Link Senior Advisor Akiko Thompson - Guevarra underscored the lived experience of athletes: "Becoming an athlete takes discipline, resilience, and heart - but talent alone is never enough. Opportunities, connections, and visibility are just as critical. That's why e

Elite Link is a game changer - it levels the playing field, giving every Filipino athlete a chance to be seen, to be supported, and to succeed on the global stage." (EM)

(L to R ) PSC ICT Consultant Hans Bayaborda, Elite Link officer Marianne Kho, PSC Chief Pao Gregorio, EL senior advisor former Olympian Akiko Thompson.