It will be designed to empower Filipino athletes globally.
Last Tuesday, August 12, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Delaware, U.S.A.-based Elite Link., Inc. announced that they will jointly launch a new digital platform soon during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Makati City.
The said mobile application will be a digital database and recruitment platform connecting Filipino athletes across all sports and competition to support talent identification and development efforts of the PSC and National Sports Associations (NSAs).
Through the new app, athletes can register, upload, and update their personal profile, statistics, credentials, achievements, and performance highlights for visibility and monitoring by verified coaches, scouts and recruiters, showcasing Filipino athletic talent on a global scale.
“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. This is a great generosity that I am sure future champions will honor with their success,’’ said PSC Chairman Pato Gregorio.
“We are proud to sign this MOU and join forces with the Philippine Sports Commission to empower the next generation of Filipino athletes,” said Elite Link President and CEO Guillaume Lucci. “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.”
According to Lucci, Elite Link will design, develop, and manage a secure, scalable, and user-friendly mobile application that has been crafted with the needs of Filipino athletes at its core, but will also appeal to connect with athletes worldwide.
Data protection mechanisms and authentication will be installed to ensure secure access and integrity of athlete data.
The PSC will also be given basic data insights and analytics through a dedicated dashboard to assist in their implementation and oversight of an integrated amateur sports promotion and development program for the country.
Another partner in this project, White Cloak Technologies, said in its statement, “White Cloak Technologies is proud to apply our deep expertise in mobile and web development to the Elite Link project. Leveraging our experience in building scalable architectures, secure data environments, and intuitive user interfaces, our team has been hands-on from concept to code, ensuring the platform meets the highest standards of performance and reliability.”
The app’s official launch date will be revealed in due course.