Top PH athletes introduced as Gatorade ambassadors

MANILA, Philippines – Some of the most popular and successful athletes in Philippine sports today were introduced as part of Gatorade Philippines’ “powerhouse line-up” of ambassadors during the launch for the brand’s new drink flavor on Thursday, October 21.

Celebrating its 50th year in 2015, Gatorade introduced a new orange-and-grapefruit-flavor-based drink called White Lightning to the media, who had the opportunity to work out with the 3 of the brand’s ambassadors.

Btw here’s how the new @GatoradePH white lightning drink looks pic.twitter.com/Y6SOUcMOii

— Naveen Ganglani (@naveenganglani) October 23, 2015

Those 3 were Alaska Aces second-year guard Chris Banchero, two-time UAAP volleyball champion Mika Reyes of De La Salle University, and Ateneo Lady Eagles reigning two-time UAAP MVP and champion Alyssa Valdez.

Former UAAP Rookie of the Year and Finals MVP Jeron Teng of the DLSU Green Archers was also noted as part of the ambassadors line-up, but was unable to attend the launch due to La Salle’s practice.

“We now want to focus on empowering a new breed of athletes and game changers,” said Pepsico Philippines marketing manager for hydration Tony Atayde in a press release. 

“Alyssa, Mika, Chris, and Jeron are top athletes who know the value of working hard to stay in peak form and understand that games aren’t won on the court but in the gym and practice venues.”

“It’s an honor. It’s a blessing,” said Banchero, who was one of the candidates for the PBA Rookie of the Year award last season.

His sentiment was echoed by Reyes: “Of course, [I’m] super blessed to be a part of Gatorade.”

“Every athlete dreams to be part of a top drink, lalo na (especially) Gatorade, so we’re really blessed,” shared Valdez, who’s considered the top volleyball player in the country today despite still being in college.

“All we could do is say thank you to the Gatorade family.” – Rappler.com