Dr. Paulo Jan F. Samson, University Director Sports, attended a training program organized by the International Association of Physical Education and Sports (IAPES), Inc., at Tokyo Gakugei University in Koganei, Tokyo, Japan on December 1, 2024– and, was honored with the International Eminence Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership and Sports Administration.

The award was conferred in recognition of Dr. Samson’s outstanding qualities, excellence in educational leadership, adherence to the highest moral standards, and commitment to civic accountability and social responsibility. The recognition also highlights his significant contributions to shaping the field of physical education and sports.

The ceremony was led by Prof. Jesús D. Agrarin, LPT, PhD, President of IAPES Inc., and Prof. Sri Jewelson M. Santos, LPT, PhD, DHum, DLitt, FCCT, FECSS, Chairman of IAPES Inc. The event celebrated global achievements in education and sports management while fostering international collaboration among academic professionals.

Dr. Samson expressed his gratitude for the prestigious recognition and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the fields of education and sports administration.