Wowowie

I was in high school in Holy Cross as freshman when I knew her as a Senior. While not much memory was recorded about it, she was already gaining popularity owing to powerful personality.

Wowie Satorre's ageless finesse in the pitch earned her one more championship belt just recently in the National Women's Football Championship in Davao City. A national MVP a couple of times, she is a force to reckon with in the Philippine football scene.

Do not ask me how far below we are ranked in the world. No thanks to the government of the republic of the Philippines, football has been relegated as a secondary sport even if it is the world's most popular game. In the Olympics, Asiad or SEA Games it takes eleven uniformed athletes to win a medal as opposed to swimming, gymnastics or track and field where individuals win multiple medals. Maybe this is the philosophy of Philippine Olympic Committee insofar as 'high-maintenance' sports are concerned. But same with basketball, whose leadership crisis has dragged us deeper into the wasteland.

As I remember before, Wowie was an all around athlete in the only Intramurals we both joined (she had to graduate that year): dodgeball, softball, banner relay, etc. She is so athletic that her brother who was my scoutmaster pales in comparison in physical agility.

Already in her thirties, I hope Wowie continues to make the country proud in the sport she dominates.