Atletang Ayala Welcomes 19 World-Class Athletes

ACMobility CEO Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, AFI President Tony Lambino, and Ayala Chief HR Officer Paco Romero Milán lead Ayala group officers in welcoming the second cohort of Atletang Ayala, which includes Olympians Joanie Delgaco (rowing) and Kurt Barbosa (taekwondo); Paralympian Allain Ganapin (taekwondo); Amparo Acuña and Franchette Quiroz (shooting); Jason Baucas (wrestling); Abby Bidaure and Jonathan Reaport (archery); Baby Canaval, Dave Cea, Laila Delo, and Veronica Garces (taekwondo); Janna Catantan, Allaine Cortey, Noelito Jose Jr., Nathaniel Perez, and Sammuel Tranquilan (fencing); and John Ferrer and Leah Jhane Lopez (judo).

Through the Atletang Ayala program, the Ayala group seeks to inspire more Filipinos to pursue their athletic dreams and bring the nation together through sports.

JAIME ALFONSO ZOBEL DE AYALA
ACMobility CEO

Atletang Ayala is the group's investment in the next generation of sports leaders who will influence and inspire others to excel in whatever field they choose.

TONY LAMBINO
Ayala Foundation President

Nineteen top-caliber Filipino athletes made it to the list of individuals joining Ayala Foundation’s Atletang Ayala program, which supports their sports training while offering opportunities for career development in the Ayala group.

This year’s Atletang Ayala batch represents a diverse set of athletes who have shown immense promise and have made a mark in national and international competitions, including the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the 2024 Paris Olympics, and the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

The Atletang Ayala program augments resources for training and competition while providing opportunities for career growth. Aside from full-salaried employment with flexible work arrangements, the athletes will be covered by Healthway Medical Network’s Athletes’ Health program, which includes physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, and sports psychology. They also gain access to world-class sports and fitness facilities at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Cavite, and receive fixed support for international training camps and competitions. Aside from these, they will actively participate in sports-related and volunteer programs of various Ayala companies and Ayala Foundation. This cohort will be part of the program for the next four years.

Ayala Foundation runs the Atletang Ayala program, supported by Ayala Corporation, Ayala Land, Bank of the Philippine Islands, Globe Telecom, ACEN, AC Health, AC Logistics, ACMobility, Integrated Micro-Electronics, and Ayala Multi-Purpose Cooperative.