By UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK — Boxing Hall of Famer and former Philippine Senator Manny Pacquiao delivered a message at the United Nations General Assembly for the opening of the United Nations Games, where he pushed for peace through sports.
“I believe that if more people played sports, there would be fewer wars and less hate in the world,” said the only eight-division champion in boxing history in a video message.
“Sports help us see one another not as enemies, but as teammates, challengers, and friends,” he added.
Pacquiao is one of the special guests at the ceremony where the Philippines is part of the organizing committee.
